Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have become accustomed to keeping all of our videos on our phone, and suddenly we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to 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 Samsung Galaxy A71? This will give you the opportunity to be much more peaceful and still keep all of your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy A71 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy A71 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy A71. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Samsung Galaxy A71.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy A71 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy A71 without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge in new technology. If you ever know a minimum about your Samsung Galaxy A71 and are resourceful you go, using our advice very quickly to 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 file to view them. Here it is below:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Samsung Galaxy A71 that you want to hide.
- Change the name of the folder by entering a “. Before the name. This will result in making 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 settings of the file management application » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on a Samsung Galaxy A71, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Samsung Galaxy A71
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. In order to do this you will need a good file manager and your phone's native application may not be suitable for doing this. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Launch the file management application on your Samsung Galaxy A71.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the content in question there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Please note that the dot 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 accessible from the application ” Gallery From your Samsung Galaxy A71.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy A71 through an application
Finally, if ever 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 Samsung Galaxy A71. The procedure is really easy, you just have to install the application in question and install it. We have tested a number of applications before selecting two that we think are the most interesting. Both are free apps . Discover 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 Samsung Galaxy A71 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 ever lose your phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. In fact, 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 can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Samsung Galaxy A71, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy A71.
