Guides

Plain answers about keeping photos private on an iPhone, including the cases where you do not need an app.

Guides

• How to Encrypt Photos on iPhone (Really Encrypt, Not Just Hide)

  Hiding a photo and encrypting it are different things. Here's what iOS does on its own, what it doesn't, and how to actually encrypt photos on an iPhone.

• Is the iPhone Hidden Album Encrypted? What It Actually Does

  The Hidden album locks behind Face ID, but the photos are still ordinary photos in your library and in iCloud. Here's who can still see them, and what to use instead.

Situations

• Taking Your iPhone In for Repair: How to Keep Your Photos Private

  Repair shops often need your phone unlocked. Here's exactly what to do before you hand it over — in 15 minutes, in the right order.