How to Lock & Hide Images on iPhone

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In today's digital age where privacy is becoming increasingly important, it's essential to know how to protect your personal data from prying eyes. One of the most common items people want to keep hidden are images and videos stored in their phone's gallery or other folders.

Fortunately, locking and hiding images on an iPhone is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps:

Step 1: Open the Settings App

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Begin by opening your iPhone's settings app. You'll find this icon as a gear-like symbol located on one of your home screens (or you may need to swipe left or right through your apps until it appears).

Step 2: Go To Screen Time & Content & Privacy Restrictions

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Once inside the Settings App, scroll down and tap 'Screen Time' followed by selecting either 'Use Personal Info' if prompted. Then navigate further into 'Content & Privacy'.

Step 3: Enable Image Library

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Now you'll see a list of options with several toggle switches next to them - look for 'Image Library'. Tap on this once so that it turns green, indicating that image library has been enabled.

Step 4: Set A Passcode Or Touch ID/Fingerprint

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Next up is setting up your passcode or biometric authentication (Face/TouchID). This step adds an extra layer of security to prevent anyone from accessing your locked images without entering the correct code. Simply enter a four-digit numeric PIN, then re-enter it again for confirmation.

Step 5: Lock & Hide Images

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Now that you've enabled image library and set up biometric authentication (if desired), let's move onto actually locking individual images:

1\. Open Photos or any other gallery app on your iPhone.

2\. Tap the folder in which you want to store the image you wish to lock.

3\. Locate the '+' button at the top right corner of this new window and tap it. A list will appear with various options; choose 'Add Photo' from here.

4\. Browse through your device's storage until you find the desired photo, then select it by tapping on its thumbnail.

5\. Once selected, a red circle with an arrow pointing down inside should now be visible at the top right corner of this window. Tap anywhere outside this area to exit back into your main gallery view without saving anything yet.

6\. To actually lock & hide the image(s), long press (or hold and press simultaneously depending on model) on each one you want secured, then tap 'Lock' from the context menu that appears next. You'll see a padlock icon alongside these images now indicating they're protected!

And voila! Your precious memories are safe behind an impenetrable digital wall - only accessible when someone enters your correct passcode or biometric info first.

Remember: always keep your device locked with Face/Touch ID/Fingerprint whenever possible and never share sensitive information like passwords via text messages or social media platforms. Stay protected, iPhone users!

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