Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have become accustomed to keeping all of his videos on his mobile phone, and as a result we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Even though almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it's useful to know how to hide videos on your LG W10? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will show you how to hide videos from your LG W10 without using an application, and secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on LG W10 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your LG W10. 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 LG W10.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your LG W10 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your LG W10 without needing to install a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you know your LG W10 a minimum and are resourceful you go, using our explanations very easily 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 view them. Here it is below:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your LG W10 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 read this file you will have to activate the option in your settings of the file management application » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on LG W10, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your LG W10
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the directory invisible. In order 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 sufficient to do this manipulation. 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 LG W10.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the problematic files 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 view these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery From your LG W10.
How to hide videos on LG W10 using an app
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 LG W10. The technique is particularly easy, you just have to download the application we are talking about 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 LG W10 with a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also 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 essential. Indeed, you will be able to very 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 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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