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iPhone photo privacy guides, explained plainly
Guides to photo and video privacy on iPhone and iPad. What works, what doesn’t, and what each option really protects.
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- BackupsHow to delete photos from iCloud (everywhere, or just iCloud, or just your iPhone)Delete photos from iCloud on iPhone, Mac or iCloud.com, delete from iPhone but not iCloud and the other way round, or remove your whole library safely.7 min readRead guide
- iPhone privacyHow to turn off location on iPhone: for every app, one app, people and photosTurn off location on iPhone completely, for one app, or just for photos. Plus how to stop sharing your location in Find My, and whether people will know.7 min readRead guide
- iPhone privacyHow to hide text messages on iPhone: 6 ways, and who can still see themHide text messages on iPhone: turn off Lock Screen previews, lock Messages with Face ID, hide alerts, filter chats with Focus, or delete them for good.7 min readRead guide
- BackupsHow to recover deleted photos on iPhone, even after 30 daysRecover deleted photos on iPhone from Recently Deleted, iCloud.com or a backup. What works after 30 days, what doesn't, and where missing photos really go.8 min readRead guide
- iPhone privacyWhere are hidden photos on iPhone? How to find, view and unhide themFind hidden photos on iPhone under Collections, Utilities, Hidden. How to show a missing Hidden album, unhide photos, and who else can see them.7 min readRead guide
- SecurityHow to hide apps on iPhone (and lock them): every method, and what still showsHide apps on iPhone in the locked Hidden folder, take them off your Home Screen, or hide whole pages. Step by step, plus how to find hidden apps again.10 min readRead guide
- SecurityForgot your photo vault password? How to get back in, app by appLocked out of your photo vault? Reset steps for Private Photo Vault, Keepsafe, LockMyPix and more, plus how to get your photos back without losing them.9 min readRead guide
- iPhone privacyHow to hide photos on iPhone: 4 ways, from quick to truly privateHide photos on iPhone with the Hidden album, lock and hide the album itself, lock photos in Notes, or use a vault. Step by step, plus how to unhide them.7 min readRead guide