Unable to access hidden folder on iOS

[tokenasian]

• I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates
• I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
• This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic

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Bug description

When attempting to send a photo or a video from the Hidden folder, I cannot open the hidden folder on IOS.

Steps to reproduce

• Go to messages
• Add a photo
• Sort through albums
• Reach the hidden folder
• Can't access folder. On other apps, I am able to enter my passcode to view the photo.

Actual result: I cannot access the hidden folder to send a picture or video.

Expected result: On other apps, I am able to enter my passcode to view the photo.

Screenshots

Device info

Device: iPhone 14

iOS version: 17.6.1

Signal version: 7.37

[wasdscythe]

Isn't this a feature request / suggestion for Signal to use iOS's PhotosPicker?