Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and suddenly we run the risk of a loved one, or a possible thief, taking a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Pocophone F3? This will allow you to be much quieter and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will teach you how to hide the videos of your Pocophone F3 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Pocophone F3 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Pocophone F3. We will first reveal two methods to you which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which may use your mobile phone's internal memory and which may slow down your Pocophone F3.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Pocophone F3 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Pocophone F3 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of new technologies. If you know a little about your Pocophone F3 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our advice, very easily carry out this procedure. It amounts to hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. We present to you here:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos of your Pocophone F3 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 browse 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 Pocophone F3, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Pocophone F3
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. 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 suitable for performing this manipulation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Start the file management application of your Pocophone F3.
- 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 »Of your Pocophone F3.
How to hide videos on Pocophone F3 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 Pocophone F3. The procedure is particularly simple, you just have to install the application we are talking about and install it. We tested various applications before choosing two that seem to us to be the most interesting. Both are free apps . Here are the two that we wanted to present to you:
- Vault : This application is complete and does not offer any "In-app" purchases or other annoying advertisements while using the app. In addition to hiding videos on your Pocophone F3 with a password, you can secure apps by hiding icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will allow you if you ever lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you can very easily move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone into an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault application icon to make sure that no one can notice the deception.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Pocophone F3, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Pocophone F3.
