Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our 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 everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Huawei Nova 5z? This will give you the opportunity to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Huawei Nova 5z without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Huawei Nova 5z without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Huawei Nova 5z. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Huawei Nova 5z.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Huawei Nova 5z without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Huawei Nova 5z without having to install a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Huawei Nova 5z and are resourceful you go, using our explanations very easily to perform this procedure. 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. Discover it:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Huawei Nova 5z 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 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 Nova 5z, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Huawei Nova 5z
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. To do this, you will need a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your phone is not sufficient to perform this manipulation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, check out the procedure:
- Start the file manager application on your Huawei Nova 5z.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the affected files there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively be 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 5z.
How to hide videos on Huawei Nova 5z 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 5z. The technique is particularly easy, you will just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested various 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 Nova 5z with a password, you will be able to 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 phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very very easily transfer your videos to an encrypted safe that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone. 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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