Security22.02.2017

The best ways to hide photos on your smartphone

Apps on Smartphone

Protecting private data is becoming increasingly important as the online transfer of media becomes easier and more prevalent.

With more apps storing sensitive data such as credit card information and bank account details, smartphone security is a serious consideration for users.

A primary focus should be the overall security of your device, which nobody should access without your knowledge.

Strong lock-screen options, password protection for messages, and revised automatic connection settings are a few points to keep in mind.

If your device is accessed, sensitive images or photos are items users would want hidden.

We have compiled a list of the best options for hiding your sensitive images on your Android device or iPhone.


Android

Many Android smartphones include file manager software, which allows you to set images as hidden – removing them from your photo gallery.

Entire folders can also be hidden this way, although anybody can view the images if they have access to your file manager and enable the “Show Hidden” view option.

There are a number of dedicated vault apps available for Android which encrypt files and lock them behind a password.

When using a dedicated app, check which permissions it requires and limit them if necessary.

Below are a number of free, highly-rated file vault apps for Android.

Android


iOS

iOS 10 also has a built-in feature which allows users to hide pictures from the photo gallery.

Hidden images can be viewed if the user navigates to All Albums, as there is a separate Hidden Images album.

Dedicated vault apps for iOS allow users to encrypt and protect their photos and files behind a standalone application with password protection.

When selecting a vault app, check the application’s required permissions and reviews in order to determine its reliability.

Below are some of the best free vault apps for iOS 10.

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