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Gallery Lock Pro – Protect Your Privacy
Tested version: 3.3
Latest version: 4.2.1
Requires Android: from 2.2
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Summary
Many of us have a number of important personal informations saved to our smartphones. Heaven forbid a device should ever fall into the wrong hands, another party could very easily have access to all sorts of accounts and services, including those we wouldn't ordinarily consider a top priority when it comes to security.
Most Android users feel that privacy and security are major issues, and as as result we choose to protect our data using passwords and block apps.
Today let's take a look at our app of the week which promises to protect and even hide pics in the gallery: Gallery Lock Pro.
Features & Use
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Test device: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1
At first I was slightly taken aback by the sheer number of required permissions. I dug into it and realised that each permission was directly linked to one of the app's functions, so it all seems pretty clean.
Once the app has started up every user will be prompted to enter a four digit code. The standard code is 7777, but you can change this in the settings. An alternative to a code is opting to unlock the screen with means of an unlock pattern.
Gallery Lock Pro then has an inbuilt info screen which links to a comprehensive tutorial video. Once you've digested the infos you can move on to the main landing screen.
The main screen harbours three folders which can be used to categorise hidden pics. Should you wish to set up more folders to hide pictures in that is also an option.
Check the top of the display for options regarding changing the view and navigating the inbuilt MP3 player (which can be used when setting up slideshows, etc.).
Pictures within these folders can be displayed and sorted in many different ways, and there's even an option for adding videos.
The context menu also has a few options up its sleeve, including an option to delete the hidden function, change the name of a pic or delete the pic, add the pic to a folder or share it with others.
As you can tell, the app works much in the same manner as a normal gallery app, just with a few extra features.
The settings are equally interesting: for instance, the hide function/stealth mode will completely remove the app from the app drawer and launcher. In order to access it you can either use the telephone mode to enter *7777 (or *+digit combination you have selected). This is precisely why the app requires access to outgoing calls.
More fun features include an automatic scan of media files and various unlock options.
The only drawback I came across is that photos are not actually encoded but rather simply placed in a folder in the SD card with another file ending. This means they are not actually really hidden, at least not in the way they'd be if they were encoded.
Bottom line:
We love the Gallery Lock Pro concept and it takes no time at all to simply and efficiently hide photos.
If you're an amateur techie and have a minimum of patience you can quite easily locate pics on the SD card and need simply rename them in order to view them, BUT unless someone is curious enough that they'll actually take the time to inspect the SD card for possible hidden pics you can rest assured that your photos are safe.
The stealth mode is a great bonus seeing as it removes the app from the app drawer.
Screen & Controls
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The Gallery Lock Pro design is not really my cup of tea personally, but I get that it's well-made and fully functional.
Navigating the application feels intuitive; the brief intro makes the app very accessible.
Speed & Stability
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Gallery Lock Pro is stabile and solid overall and we encountered no difficulties with the app's functionality.
Brief loading times are to be expected.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Gallery Lock Pro usually costs EUR 2.68, but seeing as it is our app of the week (until January 6th) we are pleased to offer you a special deal: only EUR 1.59. This is a decent price for an app with some very nice features.
Should you wish to get to know the concept first go ahead and check out the free version of the app.
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A Google User, May 10, 2013
Very good app. . Real hiding..
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Love it Love it
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Nice Nice
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Destroyed my pics!!!! Terrible app. I locked 483 pics in stealth mode. The order was not right so I unlocked and locked again. Turns out the app changed the date. Tried moving the pics back to my comp and the pics disappeared. 483 files with 0 byte. The pics disappeared from my phone too. I collected those pics over 3 years only to be destroyed by this app. Regret using this
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Best app of its kind.! Lots of updates and works perfectly.!
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Excellent Awesome
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Great app All I need, thank you.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Can't access app Use a 4 digit code to access the app by dialing the code, and then one day it stopped working. Can't even open it from the Google Play store. Fix this and I'll go back to five stars.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Wow! This is the most protective app ive ever seen theres no way anyone can see your private pictures
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Great app The best by far. B)
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Nice
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Love it Love it
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Awesome ^ See title
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Awesome, No complaint.. It's a very good app if you have kids and noisy family and friends that like or try to get into your phone .....
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Excelent app The best app for hiding your picture movie . You can hide this app also, like you never installed it
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Great app!
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Awesome Works great. Love it.
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Excellent application This id a good application to hide ur prsnal data
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Not good Well it only took five days to corrupt/lose my pics. Im trying again we'll see...
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Excellent Amazon the sealth mode
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