In February 2023, we learned that the Google Photos Locked Folder would eventually be getting a cloud backup feature and interestingly now, we’ve got a sneak peek of this new offering. Locked Folder is a feature that hides select photos from your timeline so you don’t accidentally share sensitive info, either in person or online.
Photos moved to Locked Folder aren’t currently backed up, however, so if you move to a new phone without manually moving those images over, you risk losing them forever. But this upcoming feature will help you keep your personal data safe and secure without the chance of failing and
Google apps enthusiast AssembleDebug has recently shared a screen recording of the Locked Folder backup feature process. The video confirms that the element will be opt-in, so your sensitive images won’t make their way to the cloud without your permission. Once you’ve opted into cloud backup, images in your locked folder are stored online, separately from the rest of your photo library.
Notably, the Locked Folder photos won’t be visible in your normal Google Photos view or in other apps. And AssembleDebug further clarifies that photos backed up in Locked Folder are still accessible after uninstalling and reinstalling Google Photos, which is not the case with Locked Folder images stored locally.
To be mentioned, the company has not yet rolled out the feature for users feature, but we can expect it to get available in the coming weeks or months.
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An exclusive look at the "Backup Locked Folder" feature in action. Your photos will be backed up to the cloud when you add them in the Locked Folder and can access them even after you uninstall or clear data of the app. pic.twitter.com/rgxIL13c93
— AssembleDebug (@AssembleDebug) August 25, 2023
