Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. That said, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and suddenly we are exposed to a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy A12? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will show you how to hide the videos of your Samsung Galaxy A12 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy A12 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy A12. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Samsung Galaxy A12.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy A12 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy A12 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of new technologies. If you know your Samsung Galaxy A12 a little bit and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our explanations, very quickly 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 display them. Here it is:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Samsung Galaxy A12 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 application.
- Example " . videos »
To read this file, you must 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 Samsung Galaxy A12, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Samsung Galaxy A12
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 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's how:
- Open the file manager application on your Samsung Galaxy A12.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the problematic content 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 Samsung Galaxy A12.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy A12 using an app
Finally, if 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 Samsung Galaxy A12. The procedure is particularly easy, you just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before selecting two that we think are 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 the videos of your Samsung Galaxy A12 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 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 expose to 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.
In case you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Samsung Galaxy A12, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy A12.
