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0The Privacy Protection Password on your Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro 5G is a distinct password from your regular screen lock. It's specifically designed to secure access to features like App Lock (locking individual applications), Private Albums in the Gallery (for hiding photos and videos), private messages, and Hidden Apps. This guide explains how to manage this feature on HyperOS.
How to Set Up or Change the Privacy Protection Password on Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro 5G:
Open the Settings application on your Poco X6 Pro.
Scroll down the list of settings and tap on Passwords & security.
In the "Passwords & security" menu, look for and tap on Privacy protection password.
If you are setting this up for the first time, you might also be prompted to create a Privacy Protection Password when you first try to use a feature that requires it, such as App Lock (usually found in the "Security" app) or making an album private in the "Gallery" app.
If setting up for the first time:
You will be prompted to Set a password. HyperOS typically allows you to choose between a pattern, PIN, or an alphanumeric password for this. Select your preferred type.
Draw your pattern or enter your chosen PIN/password. You will need to confirm it by entering it a second time.
Link Xiaomi Account (Mi Account):
After setting the password, you will usually be asked to add or link your Xiaomi Account (Mi Account). This step is highly recommended. Linking your Mi Account provides a way to reset your Privacy Protection Password if you forget it. If you skip this and forget the password, recovery can be extremely difficult, often requiring a factory reset of your phone (which erases all data).
If you already have a Privacy Protection Password and want to change it:
After you tap "Privacy protection password" in the settings and confirm your current one, you should see options like Change password. Tap this to set a new one.
You may also find options within the Privacy Protection Password settings to enable or disable the use of your fingerprint or face unlock for accessing items protected by this password (after you've entered the main Privacy Protection Password once).
Features Protected by the Privacy Protection Password:
This password secures various privacy-focused features:
App Lock: Allows you to require the Privacy Protection Password (or associated fingerprint/face data after initial entry) to open specific applications you choose to lock. This is typically configured by opening the Security app, then selecting App lock.
Private Albums (in Gallery): You can hide selected photos and videos, moving them to a private album. Accessing this private album within the Gallery app will then require the Privacy Protection Password. To make items private, you usually select them in Gallery, tap an option like "Add to album," and then choose "Private album."
Private Messages (in Messaging app): Depending on the HyperOS version, this feature can help secure or hide messages from designated contacts.
Hidden Apps: This allows you to hide application icons from your home screen and app drawer. Accessing these hidden apps usually requires a specific gesture on the home screen (like a pinch-out or swipe gesture) followed by the Privacy Protection Password.
How to Use Features with the Privacy Protection Password (General Examples):
To lock an application: Open the Security app on your Poco X6 Pro. Find and tap on App Lock. You'll need to set it up using your Privacy Protection Password. Then, you can toggle the lock for any installed app.
To hide photos or videos: Open the Gallery app. Select the photos or videos you want to hide. Look for an option like "Add to album" (often found in a "More" or three-dot menu) and then select "Private album." You'll be prompted for your Privacy Protection Password.
To access hidden items:
Hidden Albums: Open the Gallery app. Usually, you need to swipe down from the top of the main albums list area and hold until the private space prompt appears. Then enter your Privacy Protection Password.
Hidden Apps: On your home screen, use a specific gesture (this is often a two-finger pinch-out or a similar spreading gesture on an empty area of the home screen). This should reveal the prompt for your Privacy Protection Password to access hidden apps.
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