Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and as a result 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 access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Asus ZenFone 3? This will give you the opportunity to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will show you how to hide videos from your Asus ZenFone 3 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on an Asus ZenFone 3 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Asus ZenFone 3. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Asus ZenFone 3.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Asus ZenFone 3 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your Asus ZenFone 3 without needing to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum about your Asus ZenFone 3 and are resourceful you go, using our advice very simply to perform this procedure. It is the same as hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to display them. Here it is:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Asus ZenFone 3 that you want to hide.
- Change the name of the folder by entering a “. Before the name. This will result in making the folder and everything in it inaccessible for your photo and video viewer application.
- Example " . videos »
To read this file, you must activate the option in your settings of the file management application » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on an Asus ZenFone 3, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Asus ZenFone 3
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. In order to do this you will need to have a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this manipulation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the ability, here is the procedure:
- Open the file manager application of your Asus ZenFone 3.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the problematic files there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Please note that the dot must be in front of the file name.
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 3.
How to hide videos on Asus ZenFone 3 using an app
Finally, if it happens that you don't want to take the lead and wander through your folder directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Asus ZenFone 3. The procedure is really easy, you just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested various applications before choosing two that we think are the most interesting. 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 Asus ZenFone 3 with a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility if it happens that you lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can very easily transfer your videos to an encrypted safe that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone. 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.
If you want as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Asus ZenFone 3, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Asus ZenFone 3.
