Here's how to hide a folder and prevent the Gallery app from displaying its contents (Android tutorial)

Imagine that you are have a collection of rather sensitive data on your Android device, a folder of pictures, in particular. In the most common scenario, you'd probably like it to remain hidden from prying eyes and not show up in your Gallery app, where its contents can be viewed by whoever who grabs your phone. Luckily, there are a number of ways to hide the folder and whatever image content might be found inside.



Even if you've secured your device with a PIN code, chances are that some of your tech-savvy friends or relatives will eventually get to play around with your shiny new 'Droid. ...