Having a phone that takes high definition video is important now. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and therefore we run the risk of a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your ASUS Zenfone 8? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will teach you how to hide the videos of your ASUS Zenfone 8 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on an ASUS Zenfone 8 without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your ASUS Zenfone 8. We will first show you two techniques 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 8.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your ASUS Zenfone 8 without using a third-party application

First of the techniques, we will quickly teach you how to hide the videos of your ASUS Zenfone 8 without having to install a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you know a little about your ASUS Zenfone 8 and are resourceful, you will very quickly carry out this procedure with the help of our explanations. It amounts to hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. There she is:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your ASUS Zenfone 8 that you want to hide.
  • Change the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in the folder and everything in it being invisible from your photo and video viewing application.
  • Example " . videos »

To browse 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 8, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your ASUS Zenfone 8

Second option, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is possible that the native application on your phone is not sufficient to do this manipulation. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:

  • Start the file manager application on your ASUS Zenfone 8.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Upload the relevant content 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 have to go directly to the folder to view these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery  From your ASUS Zenfone 8.

How to hide videos on ASUS Zenfone 8 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 8. The handling is really easy, you just have to download the application we are talking about and install it. We tested a certain number of applications before selecting two of them which we believe to be the most relevant. Both are free apps . We present here the two that we wanted to present to you:

  • Vault : This application is complete and does not offer any "In-app" purchases or other annoying advertisements while using the app. In addition to hiding videos on your ASUS Zenfone 8 with a password, you can secure apps by hiding icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will allow you if you lose your phone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you can very easily transfer your videos that you do not want to be exposed to an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for any user to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault application icon to make sure that no one can notice the deception.

If you are ever looking for a lot of tutorials to become a master of the ASUS Zenfone 8, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: ASUS Zenfone 8.