Find a setting, understand what it changes, and verify the result. Paths can vary by software version.
- Hidden Photo Collection Lock: Keep the Hidden collection behind device authentication, and check which fallback can open it.
- Show Hidden Album: Remove the Hidden collection from ordinary view without deleting its pictures.
- Sync This iPhone: iCloud Photos: Stop future library synchronization on one device without confusing it with an account-wide deletion workflow.
- Shared With You in Photos: Control whether Photos surfaces pictures received through Messages.
- Camera Location Permission: Review whether Camera can collect location for future photos and videos.
- Share a Photo Without Location: Use the share options in Photos to exclude location from the copy you send.
- Find the Hidden Apps Folder: Look in App Library's Hidden folder and authenticate to inspect eligible apps you previously hid.
- Family iCloud+ Storage and Photo Access: Separate accounts sharing iCloud+ capacity do not automatically share their personal photo libraries.