is it possible to reset the "locked files" in the gallery?

[Grayson May]

I set the password when i got my phone, but in the mean time i forgot what i set it to. i dont mind if i have to erase whats in there already to do so.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? In general, there's no way to retrieve Private Mode or hidden file passwords. For every phone that I've looked into that has a Private Mode, you have to factory reset the phone to reset the Private Mode password (which, of course, means that you lose those hidden files). Sorry!

 

[Grayson May]

I have a Stylo 4+ running Android 8.1.0. Thats the answer ive found running through various threads around the web too, so that may just be the solution. Is there a good way to back everything up so that i can do a reset and then just reapply my apps, songs, photos, etc. to the way i had them?

 

[B. Diddy]

Unfortunately, there aren't any good comprehensive backup/restore apps or programs. You might be able to use LG Backup or LG Bridge to backup certain settings and data: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product-help/CT10000025-20150104708841-others. Other options include uploading files to the cloud (like Google Drive, Google Photos, or Google Play Music).

 

[Grayson May]

ok, i will look into those, thanks for your help!