Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our smartphone, and as a result we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Even though most of us use a password or a fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Oppo A8? This will give you the opportunity to be much quieter and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first of all we will explain how to hide videos from your Oppo A8 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Oppo A8 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Oppo A8. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Oppo A8.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Oppo A8 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Oppo A8 without having to install a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know your Oppo A8 at a minimum and are resourceful, you can easily perform this procedure using our explanations. It consists of 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:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Oppo A8 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 inaccessible for your photo and video viewer app.
- 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 an Oppo A8, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Oppo A8
Second possibility, you can insert a file which will make the directory invisible. In order to do this, you will need a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your smartphone is not sufficient to perform this manipulation. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Open your Oppo A8's file manager application.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the problematic files there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Please note that the point 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 A8.
How to hide videos on Oppo A8 using an app
Finally, if it happens 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 A8. The handling is particularly simple, you will 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 . We present here 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 A8 with a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility if you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
- 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 anyone 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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