Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. Nevertheless, we have got into the habit of keeping all our videos on our smartphone, 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 9? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. With this in mind, first of all we will teach you how to hide the videos of your ASUS Zenfone 9 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on an ASUS Zenfone 9 without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your ASUS Zenfone 9. We will first introduce you to two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use your smartphone's internal memory and which can slow down your ASUS Zenfone 9.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your ASUS Zenfone 9 without using a third-party application

First of the methods, we will quickly teach you how to hide the videos of your ASUS Zenfone 9 without having to use a specific application. You will not need any specific telephony knowledge. If you ever know a little about your ASUS Zenfone 9 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our explanations, very simply carry out this process. It consists of hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. Here it is below:

  • Open your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your ASUS Zenfone 9 that you want to hide.
  • Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will make the folder and everything in it inaccessible for your photo and video viewing application.
  • Example " . videos »

To consult 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 9, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your ASUS Zenfone 9

Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your smartphone is not suitable for performing this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the process:

  • Start the file manager application on your ASUS Zenfone 9.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move 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 view these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery  From your ASUS Zenfone 9.

How to hide videos on ASUS Zenfone 9 using an app

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 ASUS Zenfone 9. The handling is particularly easy, you just have to install the relevant application and install it. We tested a certain number of applications before selecting two that we believe to be the most relevant. Both are free apps . Here are 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 the videos of your ASUS Zenfone 9 using a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility in the event that you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you will be able to very simply move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone into 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 so no one will suspect anything.

In the event that you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the ASUS Zenfone 9, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: ASUS Zenfone 9.