Synchronize Locked Folders Between Devices in Google Photos

Teuku.Net - Google has officially launched the Google Photos Locked Folder synchronization feature across devices connected to one account. Quoted from 9to5Google, Sunday (9/17/2023) this feature is now widely available.

With this feature, when users open Google Photos, they will see a "Backup Locked Folders" option at the top of the screen. If you don't see it, users may need to update the app or wait for the feature to arrive.

As the name implies, this feature is capable of storing photos and videos in a hidden manner, and ensuring that they remain safe when changing devices or deleting apps.

In the future, users will have two options, namely "Enable backup" or "Do not back up".

Both options will help users to set whether or not Locked Folders will be synchronized to the cloud. Users can also disable the synchronization capability at any time if.

Upon enabling it, all the contents of the Locked Folder will start uploading to the cloud. Interestingly, users can enable or disable this feature per device with the same Google account. 

Users can also access "Locked Folders" through the photos.google.com website. The option will appear in the side column just above "Trash." 

However, to access it, users must first log into their Google account, and perform two-step verification or 2FA. 

The presence of this feature is said to be a good step by Google to increase the security and control of users' personal photos and videos in Google Photos. Because, users are given the flexibility to manage Locked Folder capabilities. 

The Following Steps I Have Concluded How to Synchronize in Google Photos :

1. Ensure Google Photos is Installed: Make sure you have the Google Photos app installed on all the devices where you want to access the locked folders.

2. Enable Locked Folder: Open the Google Photos app on your primary device and enable the Locked Folder feature. Here's how:

• Open Google Photos.
• Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner to access settings.
• Go to "Photos settings."
• Scroll down to "Locked Folder" and tap on it.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a PIN for the locked folder.

3. Add Photos to Locked Folder: After setting up the locked folder, you can add photos and videos to it by selecting them and choosing "Move to locked folder" from the options.

4. Sync Devices:

• Ensure that all your devices are signed in with the same Google account.
• Open Google Photos on each device.
• The locked folder and its contents should automatically sync between devices.

5. Access Locked Folder on Other Devices: To access the locked folder on other devices, simply open Google Photos and navigate to the locked folder. You'll be prompted to enter the PIN you set up earlier to unlock and view its contents.

Please note that this feature may not be available in all regions or on all devices, so make sure your app is up to date to access the latest features. Additionally, make sure your photos and videos are backed up to your Google Photos account for seamless synchronization.

New Google Photos Feature, Make it Easy for You to Share Photos with Your Partner

Google Photos offers a convenient feature called "Partner Sharing" that makes it easy to share photos with your partner. Here's how to set it up:

1. Install Google Photos: Ensure that both you and your partner have the Google Photos app installed on your respective devices. You can find it on the Google Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for iOS devices.

2. Sign In: Open the Google Photos app and sign in with your respective Google accounts. Make sure you are using the Google account associated with the photos you want to share.

3. Set Up Partner Sharing:

Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner to access settings.

• Go to "Photos settings."
• Scroll down to "Partner Sharing" and tap on it.

4. Invite Your Partner:

• Tap on "Start" to initiate the setup.
• Enter your partner's email address or Google account associated with their Google Photos.
• Send the invitation.

5. Accept the Invitation on Your Partner's Device:

• Your partner will receive an email or notification in their Google Photos app.
• They should accept the invitation to start sharing photos with you.

6. Choose What to Share:

• After your partner accepts the invitation, you can choose which photos or albums to share.
• You can select specific photos or entire albums to share with your partner.

7. Automatic Sharing:

• Any new photos you take or add to the selected albums will be automatically shared with your partner.
• Likewise, any photos your partner adds to their shared albums will be visible to you.

8. View Shared Photos:

• Both you and your partner can view the shared photos in the "Shared" tab within the Google Photos app.

9. Stop Sharing: If you ever want to stop sharing photos with your partner, you can easily remove them from the partner sharing settings.

This feature makes it simple to keep your partner in the loop with your photo collection, ensuring you both have access to your precious memories.

Google Photos Features Photo Archive

Google Photos offers a range of features for managing and archiving your photos. As a content writer, you might find these features useful for organizing and optimizing your visual content. Here are some key features related to photo archiving in Google Photos:

1. Automatic Backup: Google Photos can automatically back up your photos and videos from your devices, ensuring you have a secure archive of your content.

2. Search and Organization: It uses AI and machine learning to help you easily find and organize your photos. You can search for specific objects, people, or even by location without manually tagging each photo.

3. Albums: You can create albums to group related photos together, making it easier to manage and share specific sets of content. This can be particularly useful if you need to organize photos for SEO content projects.

4. Archive: Google Photos allows you to archive photos that you want to keep but don't necessarily want to display in your main library. This can help declutter your main photo feed while keeping important images accessible.

5. Sharing and Collaboration: You can share photos and albums with others, making it convenient for collaborative SEO projects where you need to collaborate on visual content.

6. Editing Tools: Google Photos also offers basic photo editing tools to enhance your images before using them in your content. This can be handy for optimizing visuals for SEO purposes.

7. Integration with Google Drive: Your photos in Google Photos can be linked to Google Drive, which might be helpful for keeping your visual content organized alongside other project files.

8. For even greater security, you can move content to a locked folder to lock your photos with passcode security. Both archives and locked folders can now be backed up online.

Remember that optimizing images for SEO involves factors like file naming, alt text, and image quality. While Google Photos can help you manage your visual assets, you may need to consider additional SEO-specific practices when using these images on your website or in your content.