Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and therefore we risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Google Pixel 6 pro? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your phone. With this in mind, to start we will explain how to hide the videos of your Google Pixel 6 pro without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Google Pixel 6 pro without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Google Pixel 6 pro. We will first show you two techniques which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which may use your phone's internal memory and which may slow down your Google Pixel 6 pro.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Google Pixel 6 pro without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly explain to you how to hide the videos of your Google Pixel 6 pro without the need to install a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of new technologies. If you know a minimum of your Google Pixel 6 pro and are resourceful, you will, using our advice, very simply carry out this process. 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:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Google Pixel 6 pro that you want to hide.
- Modify 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 settings of the file management application » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on a google pixel 6 pro, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Google Pixel 6 pro
Second option, it is possible to insert a file that will make the folder invisible. You will need to have a good file manager to do this and it is possible that the native application of your phone is not sufficient to perform this operation. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the process:
- Launch the file manager application of your Google Pixel 6 pro.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the files in question there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Please note that the point 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 of your Google Pixel 6 pro.
How to hide videos on Google Pixel 6 pro with 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 Google Pixel 6 pro. The technique is really simple, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We tested various applications before choosing two that seem to us to be the most interesting. 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 videos on your Google Pixel 6 pro 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 will be able to move in a very simple encrypted safe your videos that you do not want to expose. 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 to make sure no one can spot the trick.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Google Pixel 6 pro, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 6 pro.
