Tap and hold to select multiple media files to move or delete them in bulk. Google Photos has a trash folder where all your deleted files are kept, however, files that are deleted from the Locked Folder will be deleted permanently without being moved to the Trash folder first. You will be asked to enter a PIN code or use biometric authentication to unlock the folder.

Open Photos app and go to “Library -> Utilities -> Locked Folder”.

If you are like me, this method is for you. I can then organize them right inside Photos as I want. My phone is configured such that all photos and videos are uploaded to the Google Photos app automatically.

How to Add Media From Photos Library to Locked Folder

Photos that are archived are backed up in the cloud and sync across devices, are searchable, can be shared, and are not protected by any kind of password. Locked Folders differ from the Archive function in a few important ways. While inconvenient, hopefully, this will be addressed in a future update. You can’t create subfolders within the Locked Folder to further organize your photos and videos. You may also use a third-party app to lock the Photos app as well.Īnother thing worth noting is that there is only one primary folder - Locked Folder. The feature is available on mobile only and not the web app because it doesn’t support cloud backup.īy default, the Locked Folder will use your phone’s biometric or PIN code to secure itself. There are a couple of ways to use it but first, you can find it in the “Utilities” section under the “Library” tab in the Photos app. iOS users will have to wait until early next year. Locked Folder is available on Android only, at the time of writing this article, and supports Android 6 or later. First, you’ll need to update the Photos app to the latest version.

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