OS 6 Picture folder hiding - how to undo
Hi,
I upgraded my bold to the 9780 & have a question re the new OS6. I have somehow managed to hide one of my picture folders & i cant work out how to get it back. I think when I clicked on the folder I selected the "hidden" check box but now the folder has disappeared completely so I cant seem to recall it. In the previous OS this was managed in the options menu where you could hide or unhide specific folders. Can anyone advise how to undo what i've inadvertantly managed to do?
thanks,
Mel
the trick you are talking about is about folders on the home screen, not folders in the media app.
Do this:
home screen >> media folder >> menu >> explorer
browse to the hidden folder and unhide it.
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