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 suddenly we expose ourselves to a loved one, or a possible thief, having access to your privacy. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Echo? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Echo without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on an Echo without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Echo. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Echo.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Echo without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly explain to you how to hide videos from your Echo without needing to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you know a minimum of your Echo and are resourceful you go, using our explanations very simply carry out this process. 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 of your Echo that you want to hide.
- Change 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 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 Echo, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Echo
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. You will need a good file manager for this and it is possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the capacity, we present the process here:
- Start your Echo's file manager app.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the affected 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 view these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery From your Echo.
How to hide videos on Echo through an app
Finally, if you don't want to take the lead and wander through your file directories, you can always use an app to hide your videos on your Echo. The technique is particularly simple, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We have tested a number of applications before selecting 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 the videos on your Echo 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 to recover your data if you lose your mobile phone.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very easily transfer your videos that you do not want to display in an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.
If you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Echo, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Echo.
