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 therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to your privacy. Although almost all of us use a password or fingerprint to access our phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Honor Magic 2? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Honor Magic 2 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on Honor Magic 2 without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Honor Magic 2. We will first show you two techniques 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 Honor Magic 2.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Honor Magic 2 without using a third-party application

First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos of your Honor Magic 2 without having to use a specific application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum about your Honor Magic 2 and are resourceful, you can use our explanations very quickly to perform this procedure. It is the same as hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to display them. Discover it:

  • Start your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Honor Magic 2 that you want to hide.
  • Modify 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 Magic 2, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Honor Magic 2

Second option, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. In order to do this you will need a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, check out the procedure:

  • Open your Honor Magic 2's file manager application.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the relevant content 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 display these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery  »Of your Honor Magic 2.

How to hide videos on Honor Magic 2 using an app

Finally, if 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 Honor Magic 2. The methodology is particularly easy, you will just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. 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 of your Honor Magic 2 using a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also 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 can transfer your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone in a very simple way 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 can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.

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