Hidden image album on iPhone will help us hide iPhone images without needing an image hiding application, applicable to iOS 14 and above. And in the newly updated iOS 16 operating system, you will have the option to lock albums to hide iPhone images with a password or via Face ID with supported devices. Then you do not need to hide this album, just set a lock code. The article below will guide you to lock hidden photo albums on iPhone.
Instructions for locking iPhone photo hidden albums
Step 1:
After upgrading to iOS 16, go to Settings. Next we click Photo section to view settings for the Photos app.
Step 2:
In the next interface you will see Use Passcode option or Use Face ID with devices that support using Face ID to lock iPhone. You will Enable security features This is for hidden photo albums on iPhone.


Step 3:
Now you return to the Photos app on your iPhone. Afterward Tap the Hidden album. At this point we will receive a notification that this album requires a password to unlock, Click to select Show album to continue operation.


Step 4:
This time displays the interface for you Enter the password to lock the hidden photo album on iPhoneis the iPhone lock password. For devices that support Face ID, you will need to scan your face.
When you enter the correct password, you will be able to view the photos in this Hidden album.
Step 5:
If you Don't want to use the hidden album lock feature on iPhone then you just need Turn off Use Passcode. At this point you will have to Re-enter the correct iPhone lock password It's okay to disable this feature.