How Do I Password Protect a Folder on Android?
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Can I put a password on a folder in Android?

Android users can now create a PIN-protected folder to hide private files within the Files by Google app. Google is adding a new feature to its Files by Google app for Android phones to let users lock and hide private files in an encrypted folder.

Can I add a password to a folder?

Locate and select the folder you wish to protect and click “Open”. In the Image Format drop down, select “read/write”. In the Encryption menu select the Encryption protocol you would like to use. Enter the password you would like to use for the folder.

Sarah Jenkins

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