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 therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy J2? This will give you the opportunity to be much quieter and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy J2 without using an application, and then using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy J2 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy J2. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Samsung Galaxy J2.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy J2 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy J2 without having to use a specific application. You won't need any special knowledge of new technology. If you know a minimum of your Samsung Galaxy J2 and are resourceful you will go, thanks to our advice very simply carry out this process. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. There she is:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Samsung Galaxy J2 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 application.
- Example " . videos »
To view 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 Samsung Galaxy J2, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Samsung Galaxy J2
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. In order to do this, you will need a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your smartphone is not sufficient to do this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the capacity, here is the process:
- Start the file manager application on your Samsung Galaxy J2.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the relevant 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 J2.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy J2 with 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 J2. The methodology is particularly easy, you will 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 . 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 Samsung Galaxy J2 using 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 move your videos that you do not want to display in an encrypted safe very easily. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for any user to know that data is hidden. You'll even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon to make sure no one can notice the trickery.
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