OPPO Reno13 FS 5G: How to Lock Apps and Hide Photos with Privacy Password & Private Safe

Setting Up a Privacy Password

• 🔑 To begin locking apps, you must first create a privacy password.
• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings > Security and Privacy > App Lock to initiate this process.
• 🔒 During setup, you can choose your preferred password type (PIN, pattern, etc.) and are warned if the chosen PIN is too common.
• ❓ You can set up a recovery email or question to help reset your password if forgotten; skipping this means no password recovery.

Enabling App Lock

• 📱 Once the privacy password is set, you'll see a list of all applications on your phone.
• ✅ Simply toggle the switch next to any app you wish to protect with the privacy password.
• 🔓 For example, locking TikTok requires entering the privacy password before the app can be opened.
• 🔄 To change your privacy password, go to Settings > App Lock, enter your current password, and select 'Change Password'.

Enhancing Security with Biometrics

• 👆 For added convenience, you can enable fingerprint unlock or face unlock for app access.
• ⚡ This allows you to bypass entering the password each time by using your biometrics.

Hiding Photos and Videos with Private Safe

• 🖼️ To hide photos, navigate to your Gallery (or Photos app).
• 🔒 Select the images or videos you want to hide, tap the three dots, and choose 'Set as private'.
• 🗄️ These items are then moved to the Private Safe feature, which is also protected by your privacy password.
• 🚫 To further secure your privacy, you can disable the Private Safe icon from your home screen via its settings.
• ↩️ Hidden photos and videos can be accessed and restored from within the Private Safe, provided you enter the correct password.