However, you might not like anyone to have the access to your photos or videos. For such images, you could set up a locked folder in Google photos on Android. And keep that image away for safekeeping. Once you do this, the only way you could see the image once you locked it in the locker folder will be to use the authentication (such as fingerprint, Facial Recognition, Pin or Password of your screen). There is of course a caveat to using a locked folder. Any photo or video stored in the locked folder is not backed up to your cloud account. So, choose the pictures/videos you want to lock up in that directory. I am going to tell you how to set up a locked folder in Google photos on Android. I am using Samsung A11 to show you the process of how to create a locked folder in google photos on Android. If you want to know how to create a locked folder in Google photos on Android? then follow the steps below to know.
How to create a Locked Folder in Google photos on Android?
Note: From this point on, Android does not allow taking screenshots (because this is considered a sensitive area) so, follow the instruction, and no need to worry you can do this even without any image. Warnings indicating:
Related photos (including copies and edited versions) will not be moved. Items will be deleted if you uninstalled the google photos.
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Accessing the Locked folder
Now that you have created the locked folder and added photos and videos in it, to access it, tap utilities, and scroll down until you find the locked folder option. Tap on the Locked folder and once authenticate yourself, you will be shown the photos or videos that you have added to the locked folder. Use this feature wisely and it will keep prying eyes away from the photos or videos you want to keep away from other people. Note: Anyone can open the locked folder if he/she has access to your phone pin or password. This feature will help you keep your photos like credit cards, vaccination cards, driving licenses, and other documents. The extra protection will prevent someone from looking upon any of your information you don’t want anyone to see.
Conclusion:
In this article, I taught you How to create a Locked Folder in Google Photos on Android. If you want to keep your photos safe from prying eyes then I highly you use this feature to keep them safe from people you want them to use.
