Samsung‘s Gallery app is a powerful tool for managing and viewing your photos and videos.
But did you know that it also hides a secret feature that can help you protect your private content?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to enable the hidden “Lock Album” feature, allowing you to securely safeguard your sensitive images and videos.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Open Samsung Gallery:
- Locate the Gallery app on your home screen or app drawer and tap on it to open.
Access Settings:
- Tap the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and select “Settings.”
Navigate to About Gallery:
- Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu and tap on “About Gallery.”
Activate Gallery Labs:
- Tap on the version number displayed below the “Gallery” headline. You’ll need to tap it around 8-10 times.
- A message will appear informing you that Gallery Labs has been activated.
Enter Gallery Labs:
- Go back to the main Settings menu and you’ll now see a new section called “Gallery Labs.” Tap on it to enter.
Enable Lock Album:
- Within Gallery Labs, find the “One UI 5.x” submenu and tap on it.
- Locate the “Album entry-locks” toggle and tap on it to enable it.
- Confirm your choice by tapping “OK.”
Lock Your Albums:
- Now that the Lock Album feature is activated, you can start protecting your albums.
- Tap and hold on any album you want to lock (except for “Favorites”).
- Click on the three horizontal line icon that appears.
- Select the “Lock album” option.
Unlocking Locked Albums:
- To unlock a locked album, simply tap on it. You’ll be prompted to enter your phone’s PIN, password, pattern, or use fingerprint authentication.
Additional Tips for Using Lock Album:
- Protect Multiple Albums: You can lock as many albums as you like to keep your private content secure.
- Choose Strong Security: Use a strong PIN, password, or pattern to prevent unauthorized access to your locked albums.
- Consider Fingerprint Authentication: If your device supports fingerprint recognition, enable it for quick and convenient unlocking.
- Regularly Review Locked Albums: Periodically check your locked albums to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to them.