Google Photos Locked Folder Arriving for More Android Smartphones

Google Photos initially launched the Locked Folder function again in May but it surely was solely accessible for Google Pixel smartphones. Now, it appears to be arriving to extra Android smartphones because the search big promised some time again. In October, Google introduced that this function will arrive for extra Android customers sooner or later. The Locked Folder function for Google Photos has began rolling out for extra customers however it’s at the moment seen solely on sure smartphones as of now.

The Locked Folder function for Google Photos, as talked about earlier, was launched through the Google I/O occasion in May. The function was then unique for Pixel smartphones. However, now extra Android smartphones have began receiving the function. Android Police was the primary to spot this function. However, Gadgets 360 was additionally in a position to independently confirm this function on a Motorola Edge 20 Fusion and a OnePlus 7, each operating Android 11.

Since, there was no official announcement on the rollout it may be speculated that the replace might be rolled out step by step. Expect the replace to trickle all the way down to all Android smartphones within the coming days or even weeks. Locked Folder for Google Photos on iOS is but to reach and should solely come early subsequent 12 months.

The Locked Folder function will enable customers to avoid wasting photographs and movies individually in a password protected folder. Once the media has been saved within the Locked Folder, it is not going to present up whereas the consumer is searching by way of Google Photos or another Gallery app of their smartphones.

Follow this information on easy methods to arrange a Locked Folder in Google Photos. Users must also ensure that they’ve up to date the app and are on the most recent model. Once the customers have arrange a Locked Folder, they’ll merely transfer present media to the locked folder by tapping the Move gadgets possibility. The media within the locked folders cannot be backed up or shared by way of Google Photos.