Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. Nevertheless, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and suddenly we expose ourselves to a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. Even if almost all of us use a password or a fingerprint to unlock our screen, it is important to know how to hide videos on your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, first we will explain how to hide the videos of your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which may use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which may slow down your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly explain to you how to hide the videos of your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a little about your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro and are resourceful, you will, using our advice, very quickly perform this procedure. 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:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro that you want to hide.
- Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will make the folder and everything in it inaccessible for your photo and video viewer 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 HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not suitable for carrying out this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Open the file manager application on your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the problematic 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 view these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery From your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro.
How to hide videos on HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro through an application
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 HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro. The technique is particularly easy, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We have tested several applications before selecting the two that we believe will be the most useful. 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 videos on your HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro using a password, you can secure apps by hiding icons. Finally, you will even 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 essentials. Indeed, you will be able to move in an encrypted safe very simply your videos that you do not want to expose. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone to know that data is hidden. You can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can spot the trick.
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