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 of a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. Although almost all of us use a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your LG X4? This will give you the opportunity to be much more peaceful and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will show you how to hide videos from your LG X4 without using an application, and then using a specific application.
How to hide videos on LG X4 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your LG X4. We will first show you two techniques 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 X4.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your LG X4 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your LG X4 without needing to install a specific application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you know a minimum of your LG X4 and are resourceful, you can use our explanations very quickly to do this. 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 view them. Discover it:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your LG X4 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 read 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 LG X4, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your LG X4
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is likely that the native application of your mobile phone is not suitable for performing this intervention. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, discover the process:
- Open the file manager application on your LG X4.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the content in question 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 LG X4.
How to hide videos on LG X4 using an app
Finally, if ever you don't want to take the lead and wander through your file directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your LG X4. The methodology is particularly simple, you will just have to install the application we are talking about and install it. We tested various applications before selecting two that we think are the most relevant. 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 X4 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 ever lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can 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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