Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our smartphone, and therefore we run the risk of a loved one, or a possible thief, taking 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? 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 Google Pixel 6 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on a Google Pixel 6 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Google Pixel 6. We will first show you two techniques which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Google Pixel 6.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Google Pixel 6 without using a third-party application
First of the ways, we will quickly explain to you how to hide the videos of your Google Pixel 6 without having to download a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Google Pixel 6 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our explanations, very easily 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. Here it is:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Google Pixel 6 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 app.
- 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 a Google Pixel 6, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Google Pixel 6
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory 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 sufficient to perform this intervention. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here's how:
- Start the file manager application on your Google Pixel 6.
- 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 ". 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 Google Pixel 6.
How to hide videos on Google Pixel 6 with an app
Finally, in the event 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 Google Pixel 6. The handling is particularly easy, you just have to download the relevant application 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 using a password, you can secure applications by hiding icons. Finally, you will also 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 essentials. Indeed, you can 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 to make sure no one can spot the trick.
In case you want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Google Pixel 6, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 6.
