Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our smartphone, and as a result we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Although almost all of us use a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it's important to know how to hide videos on your Huawei Y5? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first we will show you how to hide videos from your Huawei Y5 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Huawei Y5 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Huawei Y5. We will first of all show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Huawei Y5.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Huawei Y5 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your Huawei Y5 without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Huawei Y5 and are resourceful, you will go, thanks to our explanations very simply carry out this process. 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 display them. We present it to you here:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Huawei Y5 that you want to hide.
- Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will have the effect of making the folder and everything in it invisible from your photo and video viewer application.
- Example " . videos »
To consult this file, you must 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 Y5, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Huawei Y5
Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. In order to do this, you will need a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your smartphone is not suitable to do this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the capacity, we present the process here:
- Start the file manager application on your Huawei Y5.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the content in question 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 visible from the application ” Gallery From your Huawei Y5.
How to hide videos on Huawei Y5 through an application
Finally, if it happens 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 Y5. The methodology is particularly easy, you will just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested a number of applications before selecting two that we think are the most interesting. Both are free apps . We present here 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 Y5 with a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage that will allow you if you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone in a very simple way 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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