Your iPhone’s security was weak because any third-party app that had a picture selector could still display your hidden pictures even though they were hidden in the Photos app.

In iOS 16, Apple made the Hidden album more secure by locking it with Face ID, Touch ID, or the device’s passcode. This means that when you open the hidden album, you have to authenticate with your face or fingerprint so that no one but you can access the pictures you send to that album. This also ensures that no third-party app can view your sensitive images without your access via the image selector.

iOS 16: Steps to Hide Photos and Videos

  1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the camera icon in the top left corner of the Photos app.
  3. Swipe left to view all of your photos and videos.
  4. Tap a photo or video to open it in full screen mode. ..

To hide images or videos, select them and press the “hide” button.

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To hide a photo or video on your iPhone, tap “Hide Photo” on the Photos app. ..

Final Words

To hide photos and videos on your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
  2. Click on a photo or video to open it in the app.
  3. On the bottom left of the screen, click on the three lines in a circle to open the menu.
  4. Under “Privacy,” select “Hide Photos and Videos.”
  5. If you want to keep a copy of the photo or video for yourself, select “Keep Photo or Video.” ..