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 have access to your privacy. Even though almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Huawei Nova 5? 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 Nova 5 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Huawei Nova 5 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Huawei Nova 5. We will first show you two methods 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 Nova 5.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Huawei Nova 5 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Huawei Nova 5 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum of your Huawei Nova 5 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 display them. Here it is:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move around the photos and videos of your Huawei Nova 5 that you want to hide.
- Change the name of the folder by entering a “. Before the name. This will result in making 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 Nova 5, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Huawei Nova 5
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need to have 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 capacity, here is the process:
- Start the file manager application on your Huawei Nova 5.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the problematic content 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 display these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery From your Huawei Nova 5.
How to hide videos on Huawei Nova 5 using an app
Finally, if ever you don't want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Huawei Nova 5. The procedure is really simple, you just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before selecting 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 Huawei Nova 5 using a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility if you ever lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. In fact, you can very 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'll even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.
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