Guides

Plain-English answers about hiding, locking and encrypting the photos on your phone. One new guide every day.

• How to Hide Photos on Android (Every Built-In Way, Ranked)Four built-in ways to hide photos on Android, from Google Photos Locked Folder to Samsung Secure Folder and Private Space. The exact steps, who can still open each one, and when you need real encryption.
• How to Hide Photos on iPhone (and What Hidden Really Protects)The exact steps to hide photos on iPhone, find the Hidden album, and lock it with Face ID. Plus who can still open it, and what to do when hidden isn't private enough.