I can’t hide my photos.

my iPad is gen 9, newest update, i went to settings and clicked hidden photos, I’ve reset my iPad, I’ve tried other tricks from different articles and it won’t work. I need help.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 6, 2023 4:31 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2023 4:53 PM

For the hidden folder/album to be visible, you must first enable the hidden album in iPad settings:

Settings > Photos > Show Hidden Album - set to ON


Having enabled the album, for the album itself to be accessible, you must now assign at least one photo to the hidden album… 


From your Photo Library, identify a photo that you intend to hide. Tap the Selectbutton at top-right of the Photo App window - and individually select the photo(s) that you wish to add to the Hidden album. When you’ve selected the images that you wish to hide, tap the ellipsis button (…) at bottom right of the screen. A menu will appear; tap Hide.


Having initially added photos to your Hidden photo album, this album can be directly accessed from the Photos sidebar.


Additional description of using this feature can be found here:

Hide photos on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Apple Support


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Mar 6, 2023 4:53 PM in response to Mosept

For the hidden folder/album to be visible, you must first enable the hidden album in iPad settings:

Settings > Photos > Show Hidden Album - set to ON


Having enabled the album, for the album itself to be accessible, you must now assign at least one photo to the hidden album… 


From your Photo Library, identify a photo that you intend to hide. Tap the Selectbutton at top-right of the Photo App window - and individually select the photo(s) that you wish to add to the Hidden album. When you’ve selected the images that you wish to hide, tap the ellipsis button (…) at bottom right of the screen. A menu will appear; tap Hide.


Having initially added photos to your Hidden photo album, this album can be directly accessed from the Photos sidebar.


Additional description of using this feature can be found here:

Hide photos on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Apple Support


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