Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and suddenly we are exposing ourselves to a loved one, or a possible thief, having access to your privacy. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Pocophone F4? 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 the videos of your Pocophone F4 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Pocophone F4 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Pocophone F4. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which may use your phone's internal memory and which may slow down your Pocophone F4.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Pocophone F4 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly show you how to hide the videos on your Pocophone F4 without having to download a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of new technologies. If you ever know a little about your Pocophone F4 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our advice, very easily perform this procedure. It consists of hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to display them. Here it is:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos of your Pocophone F4 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 app.
- 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 a Pocophone F4, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Pocophone F4
Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. To do this, you will need a good file manager and it is likely that your phone's native application 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:
- Launch the file management application for your Pocophone F4.
- 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 point must be in front of the file name.
You will therefore have to go directly to the folder to display these videos, they will not be accessible from the application ” Gallery »Of your Pocophone F4.
How to hide videos on Pocophone F4 with an app
Finally, if you don't want to take the lead and wander through your file directories, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Pocophone F4. The procedure is particularly simple, you will just have to install the application we are talking about and install it. We tested various applications before selecting two that we think are the most interesting. Both are free apps . We present here 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 the videos on your Pocophone F4 using a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage which will allow you if you lose your phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you will be able to 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 any user to know that data is hidden. You can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can spot the trick.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the Pocophone F4, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Pocophone F4.
