How to Hide Pictures on Galaxy S

Download a file manager app., Navigate to the picture you want to hide., Press and hold the image or folder you want to hide., Tap the "Rename" button., Add a "."

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Download a file manager app.

    The most popular free file manager is "ES File Explorer".

    This app will allow you to manipulate the files stored on your device, without needing to connect the S4 to a computer.
  2. Step 2: Navigate to the picture you want to hide.

    Pictures that you've taken are typically in the "DCIM" folder, while pictures that you've downloaded can usually be found in the "Downloads" or "Pictures" folders.

    You can also hide entire folders.

    You can use the file manager to create a new folder, and then tap and drag the pictures you want to hide into it. , This will select the image. , A box will open with the filename in it. , to the beginning of the filename.

    When you save the new name, the file will be automatically hidden.

    You will only be able to see it if you connect your S4 to a computer or allow the file manager to view hidden files.
  3. Step 3: Press and hold the image or folder you want to hide.

  4. Step 4: Tap the "Rename" button.

  5. Step 5: Add a "."

Detailed Guide

The most popular free file manager is "ES File Explorer".

This app will allow you to manipulate the files stored on your device, without needing to connect the S4 to a computer.

Pictures that you've taken are typically in the "DCIM" folder, while pictures that you've downloaded can usually be found in the "Downloads" or "Pictures" folders.

You can also hide entire folders.

You can use the file manager to create a new folder, and then tap and drag the pictures you want to hide into it. , This will select the image. , A box will open with the filename in it. , to the beginning of the filename.

When you save the new name, the file will be automatically hidden.

You will only be able to see it if you connect your S4 to a computer or allow the file manager to view hidden files.

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