How to Find Missing Photos Gallery on Android Phone (Best Method)
If you're unable to find photos in the Gallery app (or similar apps like Google Photos) on your Android phone, they may be hidden, moved, deleted, or stored in a different location. Below are steps to locate missing photos on most Android devices
(e.g., Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi) running Android 10 or later. Menu names and options may vary slightly by manufacturer or app. If the photos were recently deleted, recovery options are also provided.
Method 1: Check Common Locations in Gallery/Google Photos
Open the Gallery or Photos App:
Launch the default Gallery app (e.g., Samsung Gallery) or Google Photos (preinstalled on many Android devices).
Check Albums:
Tap Albums (or similar tab, usually at the bottom).
Look for folders like:
Camera: Default location for photos taken with the phone.
Screenshots, Downloads, or WhatsApp Images: For photos saved from apps or the internet.
Favorites, Hidden, or custom albums you created.
Scroll through all albums, as photos may have been moved or miscategorized.
Search for Photos:
Use the search icon (magnifying glass) in the Gallery or Google Photos app.
Enter keywords (e.g., “selfie,” “2024,” or a location) or filter by date, faces, or categories (e.g., People, Places) in Google Photos.
Check Hidden Albums:
Samsung Gallery:
Go to Gallery -three-dot menu (top-right) - Hide or unhide albums.
Ensure all albums are toggled on (visible).
If using Secure Folder, check Settings - Biometrics and security- Secure Folder for hidden photos (requires authentication).
Google Photos:
Tap Library- Locked Folder (if set up). Authenticate with fingerprint or PIN to view hidden photos.
Other devices may have a “Hidden” album in the Gallery app; check the app’s menu or settings.
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