Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have become accustomed to keeping all of his videos on his smartphone, and suddenly we are exposed to a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Although almost all of us use a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Blackview BV5500? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Blackview BV5500 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.

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How to hide videos on a Blackview BV5500 without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Blackview BV5500. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Blackview BV5500.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Blackview BV5500 without using a third-party application

First of the techniques, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Blackview BV5500 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you ever know your Blackview BV5500 a minimum and are resourceful, you will go, using our explanations very quickly to do this. 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 view them. Discover it:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Blackview BV5500 that you want to hide.
  • Change 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 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 a Blackview BV5500, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Blackview BV5500

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

  • Open the file manager application on your Blackview BV5500.
  • 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 visible from the application ” Gallery  From your Blackview BV5500.

How to hide videos on Blackview BV5500 using an app

Finally, assuming that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folder directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Blackview BV5500. The handling is really easy, you just have to download the application we are talking about and install it. We tested various applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. 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 the videos of your Blackview BV5500 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 smartphone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very very easily transfer your videos that you do not want to expose 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 can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.

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