Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have become accustomed to 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. Although almost all of us use a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Oppo A9x? 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 teach you how to hide videos from your Oppo A9x without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.

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How to hide videos on Oppo A9x without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Oppo A9x. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Oppo A9x.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Oppo A9x without using a third-party application

First of all, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Oppo A9x without needing to use a specific application. You won't need any special knowledge of new technology. If you know your Oppo A9x a minimum and are resourceful, thanks to our explanations you can easily 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. We present it to you here:

  • Start your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Oppo A9x that you want to hide.
  • Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in the folder and everything in it being invisible from your photo and video viewing application.
  • Example " . videos »

To browse this folder you will need 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 A9x, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Oppo A9x

Second possibility, it is possible to 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 likely that the native application of your smartphone is not suitable for doing this. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the ability, we present the procedure here:

  • Launch the file manager application on your Oppo A9x.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the affected files there.
  • Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively be located 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 accessible from the application ” Gallery  From your Oppo A9x.

How to hide videos on Oppo A9x using an app

Finally, if it happens that 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 Oppo A9x. The technique is really easy, you just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before selecting two that we think are the most relevant. 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 Oppo A9x with 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 if you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to transfer your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone in a very simple way 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 will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.

In the event that you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Oppo A9x, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Oppo axnumxx.