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 expose ourselves to a loved one, or a possible thief, having access to your privacy. Even though most of us use a password or a fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your HUAWEI Mate X? This will give you the possibility to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate X without using an application, and then using a specific application.
How to hide videos on HUAWEI Mate X without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your HUAWEI Mate X. We will first show you two methods 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 HUAWEI Mate X.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate X without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your HUAWEI Mate X without having to download a specific application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you ever know your HUAWEI Mate X at a minimum and are resourceful, you can easily perform this procedure with our explanations. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the file to view them. Here it is below:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your HUAWEI Mate X 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 HUAWEI Mate X, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your HUAWEI Mate X
Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your mobile phone is not suitable for performing this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the ability, here is the procedure below:
- Launch the file manager application on your HUAWEI Mate X.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the relevant content 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 HUAWEI Mate X.
How to hide videos on HUAWEI Mate X with an app
Finally, if you don't want to take the lead and wander through your folder directories, you can always use an app to hide your videos on your HUAWEI Mate X. The procedure is particularly simple, you will just have to install the application in question and install it. We have tested a number of applications before selecting 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 X 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 if you lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can easily transfer your videos that you do not want to expose to an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for any user to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.
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