The Locked Folder function was first released by Google Photos in May, but it was only available on Google Pixel handsets. It now appears to be making its way to more Android handsets, as Google promised a while back. Google said in October that this capability would be available to more Android users in the future. The Google Photos Locked Folder feature has begun to roll out to more people, however it is currently only available on select handsets.
As previously reported, the Locked Folder functionality for Google Photos was announced during the Google I/O event in May. The function was only available for Pixel phones at the time. However, the capability is now available on a growing number of Android handsets. This functionality was discovered initially by Android Police. Since no formal notification has been made regarding the deployment, it is assumed that the upgrade will be implemented gradually.
In the following days or weeks, all Android smartphones should receive the...
