How to hide photos and videos for iPhone

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Use separate vault for separate lock

Private Photo Vault^® na for storing private photos and videos, with AES encryption and its own PIN, password or pattern. Different vault code separate phone access from access to private collection.

Start with small import. Open imported photos and play videos for vault before you move the rest. Set albums so you fit find files without returning dem to public library.

1. Choose vault code wey different from device passcode.
2. Import photos or videos wey you wan keep private.
3. Check say imported files open and videos play.
4. Check originals and other copies before you decide wetin to remove.

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Manage your original photos and the other copies wey dey

To import photo no dey remove copies from messages, shared albums, other apps or separate backups. Decide wetin you wan do with those copies instead of assuming say import don handle dem.

If you remove originals from Apple Photos, dem normally stay for Recently Deleted for 30 days. If iCloud Photos dey on, deletion also affect other devices wey use that library. Check the copy wey you wan keep before you delete anything permanently.

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Choose how to back up private collection

Private Photo Vault^® work offline without account. For encrypted backup and sync between devices, turn on optional Premium Cloud Vault and let files finish uploading.

Keep Cloud Vault password safe. E different from app passcode, and our team no fit recover am. Check say backup complete before you rely on am or replace phone.

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Alternative: Apple Hidden album

If you only wan remove items from main Photos view and you no need independent vault code, Apple Hidden album na built-in alternative. Current iOS versions lock am by default, but e use device authentication instead of separate album password. This give less separation from person wey already fit authenticate for your phone.

Hidden album dey keep all the photos and videos wey you hide for one collection. E no support separate albums or sub-albums inside that collection, and e no get decoy password wey fit open another collection.

1. Open Photos and find photo or video wey you wan hide.
2. Touch and hold item, choose Hide, then confirm.
3. To find am later, open Hidden album or collection and authenticate. Where e dey and its labels depend on iOS version.

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