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 as a result we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can spy on your private space. Although almost all of us use a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your HUAWEI Mate 20? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, to begin with we will show you how to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate 20 without using an application, and, in a second step, using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on HUAWEI Mate 20 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your HUAWEI Mate 20. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your HUAWEI Mate 20.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate 20 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate 20 without needing to install a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum about your HUAWEI Mate 20 and are resourceful, you will go very quickly, thanks to our advice, 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 view them. There she is:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your HUAWEI Mate 20 that you want to hide.
- Change 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 HUAWEI Mate 20, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your HUAWEI Mate 20
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not suitable for this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the ability, here is the procedure:
- Start the file manager application on your HUAWEI Mate 20.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the problematic files 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 visible from the application ” Gallery From your HUAWEI Mate 20.
How to hide videos on HUAWEI Mate 20 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 HUAWEI Mate 20. The procedure is really easy, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that we think are the most interesting. 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 HUAWEI Mate 20 using a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will allow you in the event that you lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very very 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 anyone 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.
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