You can complete the entire operation directly in your default gallery without downloading any third-party tools. Below is the detailed step-by-step guide, along with instructions for viewing hidden content and key precautions.
Step-by-step guide to hide photos and videos
Open your phone’s default Album (Gallery) app, and navigate to the folder where the target photos or videos are stored.
Long-press any single photo or video to enable multi-selection mode, then tap to select all the photos and videos you wish to hide. You can select multiple items in one operation.
After confirming your selection, tap the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner of the screen to expand the action menu.
Find and tap the "Hide" option from the dropdown list, then confirm the action when prompted. The selected items will be immediately removed from the public album browsing view and moved to the hidden folder.
How to view hidden photos and videos
Hidden items will not appear in regular album browsing to protect your privacy. To access your hidden content:
Open the Album app and stay on the main album homepage.
Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner to enter the Album settings interface.
Locate and select the "Hidden photos" option from the settings menu.
On supported devices, you may need to verify your identity (via lock screen password, fingerprint, or face recognition) before entering the hidden album to ensure data security.
After passing verification, you can normally view, edit, or share all hidden photos and videos.
How to unhide photos and videos
If you want to restore hidden items back to the public album:
Enter the "Hidden photos" folder following the viewing steps above.
Long-press to select the photos or videos you want to restore.
Tap the three-dot icon or the direct "Unhide" button on the screen, then confirm the operation. The restored files will return to their original album folder.
Important Notes
Feature availability: This native hide function is currently only available on part of phone models. If you do not see the "Hide" option in your album menu, your device does not support this feature yet. You can check for official system updates to get the latest feature releases.
Data safety: Hiding photos or videos does not delete the files. All hidden content remains stored locally on your device, and will not be lost during normal system updates, app cache cleaning, or album app upgrades.
Privacy reminder: For models without identity verification for the hidden album, anyone with access to your phone can enter the album settings and view the hidden folder. For highly sensitive content, we recommend using the system-level secure folder feature (if available) for stronger protection.
Third-party visibility: This feature only hides content within the system Album app. Hidden files may still be visible when browsing internal storage through a file manager app or when your phone is connected to a computer.