{"id":11785,"date":"2023-10-25T18:53:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/?p=11785"},"modified":"2023-10-25T18:53:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:53:36","slug":"how-do-i-hide-a-folder-in-android-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/how-do-i-hide-a-folder-in-android-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Hide A Folder In Android Gallery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:200%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:59.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:115.5612244898%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:177.46913580247%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:177.32919254658%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:177.6357827476%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:177.13310580205%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:77.941176470588%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:211.03448275862%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:210.71428571429%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:210.93333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:215.73333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:177.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:177.62039660057%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:211.11111111111%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-21::before{padding-top:211.11111111111%; }img#mv-trellis-img-21{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-22::before{padding-top:210.98901098901%; }img#mv-trellis-img-22{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>There are many reasons you might want to keep the data on your Android device private and secure. One way is to hide folders in your gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To hide a folder, go to the file manager app and select the folder you want to hide. Create a new folder with the name &ldquo;.nomedia&rdquo;. This basically tells the android system that such a file doesn&rsquo;t exist. Next, transfer all the pictures you want to hide to that folder, restart your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep scrolling if you want to find out more about hiding and unhiding pictures on Android devices.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-hide-a-specific-folder-in-my-android-gallery\">How do I hide a specific folder in my Android gallery?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#nbsphow-do-i-hide-photos-in-my-samsung-gallery\">&nbsp;How do I hide photos in my SAMSUNG gallery?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-find-hidden-pictures-in-my-gallery\">How do I find hidden pictures in my gallery?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-access-the-secure-folder-in-the-gallery\">How do I access the Secure Folder in the gallery?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#who-can-see-my-gallery-photos\">Who can see my gallery photos?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-a-folder-and-an-album-in-photos\">What is the difference between a folder and an album in Photos?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-hide-a-specific-folder-in-my-android-gallery\"><strong>How do I hide a specific folder in my Android gallery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how you can easily hide a folder in android gallery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>On your phone, launch the file manager app.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b321993e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"720\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20360%20720'%3E%3Crect%20width='360'%20height='720'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"720\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b321993e.png.webp\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Go to the folder you wish to conceal and select it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b324fc0b.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"474\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b324fc0b.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"474\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Click the directory tab and select the option to create a file name &lsquo;.nomedia&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b327cd47.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b327cd47.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b328cc55.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b328cc55.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Close the file browser and reboot your smartphone after you&rsquo;re finished.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b329f467.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"453\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b329f467.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"453\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\"><li>That folder is now hidden.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-hide-photos-in-a-gallery-without-any-app\"><strong>How can I hide photos in a gallery without any app?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>On your Android phone, you may have a photo folder you&rsquo;d like to keep hidden from curious eyes and prevent it from appearing in your gallery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The method below is one of the safest ways of hiding a folder. This not only prevents the contents of the folder from being displayed in gallery apps, but it also prevents the directory from being shown in file managers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that power users, however, may still find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps for hiding photos in the gallery without any third party app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch the My Files organizer, which allows you to manually explore your device directories. Each image situated within the gallery folder can be hidden.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32be6bd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"575\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32be6bd.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"575\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Tap and hold the picture to select it &gt; hit the three dots in the top right corner to bring up the menu &gt; tap &ldquo;Rename&rdquo;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Simply place a <strong>&ldquo;.&rdquo; <\/strong>before the directory&rsquo;s name. Just change &ldquo;Image&rdquo; to &ldquo;.Image&rdquo; and the folder will be hidden.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11786\" width=\"322\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6.png 429w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11786 lazyload\" width=\"322\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6.png.webp 429w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6-169x300.png.webp 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-6.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s how to unhide the folder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>In the File manager, slide right and locate the &ldquo;Display hidden files&rdquo;<strong> <\/strong>option to access its preferences.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make sure it&rsquo;s turned on &gt; you should see the secret &ldquo;.Image&rdquo; folder, slightly transparent.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you remove the<strong> &ldquo;.&rdquo;<\/strong> from the front of its name, the folder will go back to a normal appearance.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32d1de2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32d1de2.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-unhide-a-folder-on-android\"><strong>How do I UNHIDE a folder on Android?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how to unhide a hidden folder on Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch the file manager program and pick Settings from the three dots at the top right.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32de0c6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"556\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32de0c6.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"556\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Scroll to the bottom until you see the View Hidden System Files option, then switch it on.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32ec44d.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"519\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b32ec44d.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"519\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nbsphow-do-i-hide-photos-in-my-samsung-gallery\"> <strong>How do I hide photos in my SAMSUNG gallery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To hide photos in your Samsung gallery, follow these steps:<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to the Gallery.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11790\" width=\"476\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png 635w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11790 lazyload\" width=\"476\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png.webp 635w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10-300x233.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Choose which photos you want to hide.<\/li><li>Tap the<strong> <\/strong>triple dots to bring up the menu.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11791\" width=\"290\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png 387w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11-142x300.png 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11791 lazyload\" width=\"290\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png.webp 387w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11-142x300.png.webp 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Select &ldquo;Transfer to Secure Folder&rdquo; to transfer all chosen pictures and videos from Gallery to Secured Folder. They will no longer be visible in the gallery.<br><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11793\" width=\"280\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png 373w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13-142x300.png 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11793 lazyload\" width=\"280\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png.webp 373w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13-142x300.png.webp 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-find-hidden-pictures-in-my-gallery\"><strong>How do I find hidden pictures in my gallery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s how to find hidden pictures in your Gallery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Access Secure Folder by tapping it. Enter your password or other lock key<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b330a56e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"791\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b330a56e.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"791\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Select what you want to see from the folders list. To view photographs, tap Gallery.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b33453b1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"809\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b33453b1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"809\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-access-the-secure-folder-in-the-gallery\"><strong>How do I access the Secure Folder in the gallery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can access the secure folder in your gallery:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Pull down the Quick Menu.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b3370174.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"665\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b3370174.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"665\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Swipe the menu and select the + sign option&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tapping the + sign will display a list of widgets you can add to Quick Panel, including the Secure Folder.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b338ed3f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"627\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b338ed3f.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"627\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Simply drag the Secure Folder onto the quick panel and touch &ldquo;Done&rdquo;.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You can now tap the Secure Folder icon to reveal or conceal it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: in the above screenshots, secure folder is displayed as &ldquo;private mode&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-hide-folders-in-google-photos\"><strong>Can you hide folders in Google Photos?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>By nature, all pictures you post to Google Photos are personal. It becomes public only when you tag another person inside a photo or share that with another user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you share a photo with somebody, Google links them to the image. Although unusual, if a complete stranger gets that link, they&rsquo;ll be able to see the uploaded photo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, Google Photos is still quite secure. While posting images makes them publicly accessible, a person would need to know the unique URL to access them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Android smartphones, the Google Photos app also acts as a gallery. Pictures from local files, such as snapshots, WhatsApp, and other similar folders, are displayed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t want these files to show in the Google Photos app, you can make them invisible by placing a.nomedia file inside them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open the folder you want to conceal with a File Explorer program e.g. Solid Explorer or ES File Explorer.<\/li><li>Look for the New file button in the toolbar, likely under the three-dot icon. Tap on it to create a new file.&nbsp;<\/li><li>For the file name, type &rdquo;.nomedia&rdquo; (nomedia preceded by a dot)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The directory holding the.nomedia file will not appear when you launch the Google Photos app. The folder will also be hidden from other gallery apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will, nevertheless, remain accessible in File Explorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b33a6735.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b33a6735.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b33e85cc.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b33e85cc.png.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-hide-a-shared-album-on-google-photos\"><strong>Can you hide a shared album on Google Photos?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There are a few ways to hide a shared album on Google Photos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Turn off album sharing &ndash; all the photos in the album will be hidden, unless you saved inside the library<\/li><li>Archive the album to remove the images from your library<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-see-my-gallery-photos\"><strong>Who can see my gallery photos?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you have a private gallery, only your close friends can see your gallery photos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re concerned about your privacy, you can also create a personal album. This will keep all your items hidden and can only be accessed with a password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a private album on Google Photos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Tap the ellipses on the upper right side of Google Photos on your iPhone to select the alnum<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b3426f78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"760\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b3426f78.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"760\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Choose Photos and give the album a title.<\/li><li>Select the photos you want to use.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b345784a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"760\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/img_622b9b345784a.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"760\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>To confirm,, tap the checkbox in the top left-hand corner.<br><br><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8-485x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11788\" width=\"364\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8-485x1024.png 485w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8-142x300.png 142w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8.png 379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8-485x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11788 lazyload\" width=\"364\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8-485x1024.png.webp 485w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8-142x300.png.webp 142w, https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8.png.webp 379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mobilepains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-see-who-viewed-my-google-photos\"><strong>Can I see who viewed my Google Photos?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There is no easy way of knowing who has seen the photos you&rsquo;ve shared. One workaround is when you introduce additional images to a shared album: whenever you post pictures to a shared album, you receive an email when someone looks at them.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-folder-and-an-album-in-photos\"><strong>What is the difference between a folder and an album in Photos?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Albums are stored in a folder. An album is a collection of photographs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albums are virtualized structures that can only be created using photos backed up. On the other hand, Folders are stored in the phone&rsquo;s internal storage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single photograph may be part of numerous albums. A folder, on the other hand, only has one copy of a picture, unless you duplicate it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-deleting-photos-from-the-gallery-delete-from-google-photos\"><strong>Does deleting photos from the gallery delete from Google Photos?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Unlike other photo galleries, deleting a photo from Google Photos does not delete it from everywhere on your smartphone..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Photos act as a photo storage service as well. If you want to keep photos in Google Photos and delete them from your gallery, follow these step:.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Make sure Google Photos is activated on your smartphone. Be aware these pictures will be backed up so there are 2 copies, a device copy and a cloud copy.<\/li><li>Delete the pictures from your gallery or use the &ldquo;Free storage space&rdquo; option. In both cases, the gallery pictures will be deleted, but you can still access them via the Google photos app.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many reasons you might want to keep the data on your Android device private and secure. One way is to hide folders in your gallery. To hide a folder, go to the file manager app and select the folder you want to hide. Create a new folder with the name &ldquo;.nomedia&rdquo;. 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