Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now important. However, we have become accustomed to keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and suddenly we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Even though most of us use a password or a fingerprint to access our phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Alcatel 3? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, to begin with we will explain how to hide videos from your Alcatel 3 without using an application, and, subsequently, using a specific application.

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How to hide videos on an Alcatel 3 without an application?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Alcatel 3. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Alcatel 3.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Alcatel 3 without using a third-party application

First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Alcatel 3 without having to install a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Alcatel 3 and are resourceful, you will go, thanks to our explanations very simply carry out this process. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the file to view them. Discover it:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Alcatel 3 that you want to hide.
  • Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will have the effect of making the folder and everything in it invisible from your photo and video viewer application.
  • Example " . videos »

To view this folder you will need to activate the option in your file management application settings » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on an Alcatel 3, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Alcatel 3

Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. You will need a good file manager for this and it is possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, discover the process:

  • Launch the file management application of your Alcatel 3.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the affected files there.
  • Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively be before the name of the file.

You will therefore need to go directly to the folder to view these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery  From your Alcatel 3.

How to hide videos on Alcatel 3 through an application

Finally, on the assumption that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Alcatel 3. The methodology is particularly simple, you will just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested various applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. Both are free apps . Discover the two that we wanted to present to you:

  • Vault : This app is complete and does not offer any "in-app" purchases or other annoying advertisements while using the app. In addition to hiding the videos of your Alcatel 3 using a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage which will allow you in the event that you lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to easily move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone in an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone to know that data is hidden. You'll even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.

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