

Alternatively, you can also click on the Add Photos button at the top right to insert photos inside Locked Folder. You can click on ‘Move Items’ to add photos to the locked folder. Right-click the folder and select Properties from the menu list. Now, every time you enter Locked Folder, you will have to enter your password/fingerprint. Open File Explorer and find the folder you want to lock. Now enter your lock screen password or fingerprint, whichever you have set for your smartphone. Fill in your Samsung account credentials. Tap Sign in when asked for your Samsung Account. Tap on the ‘Set up’ option at the bottom right. On your device, follow these instructions: Go to Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure Folder. Google Photos will then explain you how it works. Read More: Google expands Fast Pair support, new features announced Step 4 Step 3Ĭlick on Utilities section and scroll down. Go to the Library section at the bottom bar. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can setup the Locked Folder feature and use it to hide sensitive and private photos of yours: Step 1 Open the Files by Google app on your Android smartphone, and tap the Safe Folder option on the Browse tab. Note that the feature will be available on iOS soon, but is not available as of now.


When the photo is locked, it will not appear in the Google Photos grid, memories, search, or albums. The Locked Folder feature in Google Photos allows users to hide the photos behind a password protected folder. Introduced first back in May of 2021, the Locked Folder feature in Google Photos was exclusive to Pixel smartphones but later in October of last year, Google announced that the feature will be coming to all the Android smartphones.
