Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now a must. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to your privacy. Even though most of us use a password or a fingerprint to unlock our screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your ASUS Zenfone 2? This will give you the opportunity to be much more peaceful and still keep all of your videos on your phone. To do this, we will first teach you how to hide videos from your ASUS Zenfone 2 without using an application, and then using a specific application.
How to hide videos on ASUS Zenfone 2 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your ASUS Zenfone 2. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your ASUS Zenfone 2.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your ASUS Zenfone 2 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your ASUS Zenfone 2 without having to use a specific application. You won't need any special knowledge of new technology. If you know a minimum of your ASUS Zenfone 2 and are resourceful, you can use our explanations very quickly to perform this procedure. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. We present it to you here:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your ASUS Zenfone 2 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 inaccessible for your photo and video viewer app.
- 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 ASUS Zenfone 2, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your ASUS Zenfone 2
Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is possible that the native application of your phone is not sufficient to perform this intervention. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, we present the procedure here:
- Open the file manager application on your ASUS Zenfone 2.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the files in question there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively be located in front of the name of the file.
You will therefore have to go directly to the folder to display these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery From your ASUS Zenfone 2.
How to hide videos on ASUS Zenfone 2 through an application
Finally, if ever you don't want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your ASUS Zenfone 2. The technique is particularly simple, you will just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that we think are the most relevant. Both are free apps . Here are 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 videos from your ASUS Zenfone 2 with a password, you can secure applications by hiding icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility if you ever lose your phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can 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 any user to know that data is hidden. You can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.
If you are ever looking for as many tutorials as possible to become an ASUS Zenfone 2 master, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: ASUS Zenfone 2.
