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 suddenly 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 fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Oppo A11? This will give you the possibility to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, first we will teach you how to hide videos from your Oppo A11 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on Oppo A11 without app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Oppo A11. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Oppo A11.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Oppo A11 without using a third-party application

First of the techniques, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Oppo A11 without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum about your Oppo A11 and are resourceful, you go, using our explanations very simply perform this procedure. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the file to view them. Here it is:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Oppo A11 that you want to hide.
  • Change the name of the folder by entering a “. Before the name. This will have the effect of making the folder and everything in it inaccessible for your photo and video viewer 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 an Oppo A11, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Oppo A11

Second possibility, you can insert a file which will make the directory invisible. In order to do this, you will have to have a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to do this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:

  • Open your Oppo A11's file manager application.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the files 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 have to go directly to the folder to view these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery  From your Oppo A11.

How to hide videos on Oppo A11 using an app

Finally, in the event that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folder directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Oppo A11. 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 interesting. 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 Oppo A11 using a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility in the event that you lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very very easily move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone in an encrypted safe. 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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