Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now a must. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and as a result we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to your privacy. Although almost all of us use a password or a fingerprint to access our phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your OnePlus 6? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your phone. To do this, first of all we will show you how to hide videos from your OnePlus 6 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on OnePlus 6 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your OnePlus 6. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your OnePlus 6.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your OnePlus 6 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your OnePlus 6 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your OnePlus 6 and are resourceful you will go, thanks to our explanations very simply carry out 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 file to view them. Discover it:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your OnePlus 6 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 consult 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 a OnePlus 6, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your OnePlus 6
Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. You will need to have a good file manager to do this and it is possible that the native application of your phone is not sufficient to perform this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, check out the procedure:
- Start the file manager application on your OnePlus 6.
- 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 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 OnePlus 6.
How to hide videos on OnePlus 6 through an application
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 OnePlus 6. The handling is really simple, 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 interesting. 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 OnePlus 6 with a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will allow you to recover your data if you lose your phone.
- 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'll even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.
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