How to Lock Photos with Face ID or Touch ID in iOS 16/iPadOS 16
How to Lock Photos with Face ID or Touch ID in iOS 16/iPadOS 16
Make Sure You Have Created a Hidden Album on Your iPhone or iPad
To get started, ensure that you have created a hidden photo album.
Note that you can follow the same steps to hide more images that need to stay away from prying eyes.
Tip:
By default, the Hidden Album appears in the Photos app. However, you can choose to remove it from the photo library. To do so, open the Settings app on your device -> Photos and then turn off the toggle for the Show Hidden Album.
Lock Your Hidden Album With Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone and iPad
Lock Your Hidden Album With Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone and iPad
Once you have created a hidden album, you can easily lock it with the available biometric authentication on your device.
Allow Any Family Member or Close Friend to Access Your Locked Hidden Album on iPhone and iPad
Just in case you want to let any family member like your sweetheart or a close friend view your locked photo album without any restriction, there is a way to get it done. For this, you will need to allow your friend to either set up an alternate Face ID or register their Touch ID on your device.
Can You Lock Photos on Older iOS Versions Like iOS 15 and iOS 14?
Yes, you can. There are several top-notch third-party photo vault apps like Keepsafe (free, offers in-app purchases) and Pic Safe (free, offers in-app purchases) that allow you to lock photos and videos on your iPhone and iPad for free.
Is There a Way to Offer Someone Unrestricted Access to the Locked Photo Album on iPhone or iPad?
Yes. You can let a trusted friend/family member set up Touch ID or Face ID for unrestricted access to your locked hidden album. To get it done, follow the steps mentioned above.
Wrap Up…
Wrap Up…
So, now, you know how to provide the much-needed shield to your memorable shots to ensure they can stay protected. Recently, we have covered some really helpful guides like how to use Lockdown Mode, find and delete duplicate photos and remove background from photos. If you could not catch up with these articles, check ‘em out!
