You use your iPhone for work as well as fun, so it’s only natural that you’d want to ensure some things remain private. Parents may feel the same—some images aren’t meant for prying eyes. (We’re looking at you, snapshot of this year’s Christmas gift.) That’s why it pays to know how to hide photos on your iPhone. Show
When it comes to iPhone hacks, this one will revolutionize your photo album. You may know how to recover recently deleted photos or delete all photos—heck, you might even be a pro at taking a screenshot and screen recording on an iPhone—but chances are, you haven’t made use of this photo-hiding iPhone Trick. The good news is that it’s quite easy to keep your most personal photos from anyone who might look at your device. Follow this easy guide to learn how to hide photos on your iPhone and iPad. How to hide photos on your iPhone’s Photo appIf you want to hide your photos, your first step is to place them in the Hidden album that comes with every iPhone. You can also use all of the steps below to hide photos on your iPad. rd.com, getty images
Easy, right? The next time someone asks you how to hide photos on an iPhone, you’ll be able to explain. (Psst! You can also hide text messages on an iPhone.) How to hide a hidden albumAfter you move your photos to the Hidden album, your work isn’t done. That’s because the Hidden album is still visible. Here’s how to find it: Open the Photos app, click Albums at the bottom of the screen, and scroll down to the Utilities section, where you’ll see the Hidden option. Tap it, and you’ll see all of your hidden images. To really keep those photos private, you’ll need to hide the Hidden album itself. Here’s how to do that: rd.com, getty images
Now the Hidden album is truly hidden. It won’t appear under Utilities in your Photos app. If you change your mind, you can simply go back to your iPhone’s Settings app and toggle the Hidden Album switch back on. Speaking of keeping things under wraps: You can also hide apps on your iPhone. How to lock photos on your iPhone in the Notes appThere’s a lesser-known path to concealing special photos outside of the Photos app. You can hide them in the Notes app that comes on every iPhone. The same steps work for hiding photos in the Notes app on your iPad. First, transfer your photo from Photos to a note:rd.com, getty images
You can create a note with multiple photos by selecting several images before tapping the sharing icon. When you hide the note, you’ll hide all of the images together. Or add a photo to a new note in the Notes app:rd.com, getty images
Now that your photo is in a note, it’s time to conceal it. Apple makes that easy: Just as you can lock iPhone apps, you can lock individual notes. Finally, lock the note that holds your photo:rd.com, getty images
You have now successfully hidden your image in the Notes app. Whenever you want to access it, simply select the View Note option and type in your password. You can view your photo anytime, but nobody else can access it without the special password you’ve chosen. Just make sure you always tap the lock icon to seal the photo every time you are done looking at it. Next, learn how to edit photos on your iPhone like a pro. Sources:
How do I make my album private?Change your photo album's privacy setting on Facebook. At the top of Facebook, tap Profile.. Tap Photos.. Tap the name of the album. You can tap See All to find it.. In the top right, tap Edit.. Next to Audience, tap the current privacy setting (Example: Friends).. Tap to choose who can see your album.. Tap Update.. How do I hide an album in my gallery?How do I Hide & Unhide Albums in my Gallery?. 1 Launch the Gallery app.. 2 Select Albums.. 3 Tap on.. 4 Select Hide or Unhide albums.. 5 Toggle on/off the albums you would like to hide or unhide.. How do I find a hidden album on my iPhone?On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:. Open the Photos app and go to the Albums tab.. Tap the Hidden album.. Select the photo or video that you want to unhide.. Tap > Unhide.. |