Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all our videos on our mobile phone, and therefore we are exposed to a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Motorola Moto G42? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, first we will show you how to hide videos from your Motorola Moto G42 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on Motorola Moto G42 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Motorola Moto G42. We will first show you two techniques which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which can use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Motorola Moto G42.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Motorola Moto G42 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your Motorola Moto G42 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a little about your Motorola Moto G42 and are resourceful, you will very easily carry out this procedure using 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. Here it is below:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos of your Motorola Moto G42 that you want to hide.
- Modify 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 Moto G42, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Motorola Moto G42
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 likely that the native application of your mobile phone is not suitable for this manipulation. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Start the file manager application on your Motorola Moto G42.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the files in question there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively 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 visible from the application ” Gallery From your Motorola Moto G42.
How to hide videos on Motorola Moto G42 using an app
Finally, if you don't want to take the lead and wander through your folder directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Motorola Moto G42. The technique is particularly simple, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We tested several applications before selecting two that we believe to be the most relevant. 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 Moto G42 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 lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you can very easily move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone into an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone to know that data is hidden. You can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon so no one will suspect anything.
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