Having a phone that takes videos in high definition is now essential. However, we have become accustomed to keeping all of his videos on his 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 if almost all of us use a password or a fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Meizu 16s? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your phone. To do this, first of all we will teach you how to hide videos from your Meizu 16s without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on a Meizu 16s without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Meizu 16s. 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 Meizu 16s.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Meizu 16s without using a third-party application

First of the techniques, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Meizu 16s without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you ever know your Meizu 16s a minimum and are resourceful, you can use our explanations very quickly to perform this procedure. 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. There she is:

  • Open your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Meizu 16s that you want to hide.
  • Change the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in the folder and everything in it being invisible from your photo and video viewing 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 a Meizu 16s, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Meizu 16s

Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. You will need a good file manager for this 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, here is the procedure:

  • Start the file manager application on your Meizu 16s.
  • 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 dot must be in front of the file name.

You will therefore need to go directly to the folder to view these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery  From your Meizu 16s.

How to hide videos on Meizu 16s using an application

Finally, on the assumption that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Meizu 16s. The manipulation is really easy, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We tested several applications before choosing 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 Meizu 16s using a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage which will allow you in the event that you lose your phone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to transfer 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 will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.

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