Having a phone that takes high definition video is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to your privacy. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Google Pixel 7? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your phone. With this in mind, first we will teach you how to hide videos from your Google Pixel 7 without using an application, and then using a specific application.
How to hide videos on a Google Pixel 7 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Google Pixel 7. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Google Pixel 7.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Google Pixel 7 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Google Pixel 7 without having to install a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Google Pixel 7 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to 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 display them. Here it is:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Google Pixel 7 that you want to hide.
- Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in making the folder and everything in it invisible from your photo and video viewing application.
- Example " . videos »
To view 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 Google Pixel 7, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Google Pixel 7
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is likely that your phone's native application is not suitable for performing this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here's how:
- Open your Google Pixel 7's file manager app.
- 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 ". 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 Google Pixel 7.
How to Hide Videos on Google Pixel 7 Using an App
Finally, in the event 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 Google Pixel 7. The handling is particularly simple, you just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested a number of applications before choosing two that we think are the most interesting. Both are free apps . Discover 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 Google Pixel 7 with a password, you can 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 phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can easily move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone in an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for any user to know that data is hidden. You'll even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.
In the event that you want as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Google Pixel 7, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 7.
