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 are exposed to a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. 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 Nokia 6? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, first of all we'll explain how to hide videos from your Nokia 6 without using an application, and then using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on Nokia 6 without app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Nokia 6. 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 Nokia 6.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Nokia 6 without using a third-party application

First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide the videos of your Nokia 6 without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know your Nokia 6 at 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 view them. Here it is:

  • Open your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Nokia 6 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 viewer application.
  • Example " . videos »

To view 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 Nokia 6, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Nokia 6

Second possibility, you can insert a file which will make the directory 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 mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this operation. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:

  • Open the file manager application on your Nokia 6.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the relevant content 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 Nokia 6.

How to hide videos on Nokia 6 using an app

Finally, if you never want to take the lead and wander through your folder directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Nokia 6. The methodology is particularly simple, you will just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested various applications before selecting two that we think are the most useful. Both are free apps . Discover 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 Nokia 6 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 to recover your data if you ever lose your mobile phone.
  • 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 any user 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.

In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Nokia 6, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Nokia 6.