Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all our videos on our smartphone, and therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Motorola edge 20? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first of all we will show you how to hide the videos of your Motorola edge 20 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Motorola edge 20 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Motorola edge 20. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which can use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Motorola edge 20.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Motorola edge 20 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide the videos of your Motorola edge 20 without having to use a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a little about your Motorola edge 20 and are resourceful, you will very quickly carry out this procedure with the help of our explanations. It consists of hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. We present to you here:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Motorola edge 20 that you want to hide.
- Change 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 browse 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 motorola edge 20, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Motorola edge 20
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. In order to do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your smartphone is not sufficient to perform this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Open the file management application of your Motorola edge 20.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the relevant content there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must be 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 of your Motorola edge 20.
How to hide videos on Motorola edge 20 through 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 Motorola edge 20. The methodology is really easy, you just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. Both are free apps . Here are the two that we wanted to present to you:
- Vault : This application 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 Motorola edge 20 with 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 smartphone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you will be able to move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone into an encrypted safe very simply. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for any user to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault application icon so that no one suspects anything.
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