Having a phone that shoots high definition videos is essential now. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of his videos on his phone, and suddenly we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Even though most of us use a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it's important to know how to hide videos on your Honor 9X? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will teach you how to hide videos from your Honor 9X without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.

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How to hide videos on Honor 9X without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Honor 9X. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Honor 9X.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Honor 9X without using a third-party application

First of the methods, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Honor 9X without having to install a specific application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you know a minimum of your Honor 9X and are resourceful, you will 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. Here it is:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos of your Honor 9X that you want to hide.
  • Change the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in the folder and everything in it being 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 an Honor 9X, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Honor 9X

Second possibility, you can insert a file which will make the directory invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is possible that the native application of your phone is not adapted to perform this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the capacity, here is the process:

  • Start the file manager application on your Honor 9X.
  • 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 visible from the application ” Gallery  »Of your Honor 9X.

How to hide videos on Honor 9X 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 Honor 9X. The handling is particularly easy, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We tested various 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 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 Honor 9X with a password, you can 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 phone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can move your videos that you do not want to display very easily 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.

If you ever want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Honor 9X, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Honor 9X.