This is especially helpful if you have sensitive, private, or confidential photos on your Android or iOS device that you may want to keep for your eyes only.

It also means that your photos saved in Locked Folder will not be synced to Google Photos or any other cloud service, but will be saved on the device used, giving you peace of mind that no unwanted eyes will be privy to the contents of your locked folders. That means that, unless you give someone else the passwords to your locked folders, you're the only person who can access any photos saved there. Related: How to Hide Your Private Photos and Videos in Google Photos Think of it as a hidden album feature, much like the one on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, but with access control in the form of biometrics or a password. They won't be visible as you scroll through Google Photos or any other apps on your device. If automatic backups are enabled, this reads as Backup complete. In case you're wondering what a Locked Folder is, it's an access-controlled folder where you can save media like photos and videos privately. Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner of your screen.

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