Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. That said, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and suddenly we expose ourselves to a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to your privacy. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy J5? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy J5 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy J5 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy J5. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that can use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Samsung Galaxy J5.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy J5 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy J5 without having to install a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Samsung Galaxy J5 and are resourceful you go, using our advice very quickly to 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 file to view them. Here it is:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Samsung Galaxy J5 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 settings of the file management application » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on a Samsung Galaxy J5, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Samsung Galaxy J5
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 it is likely that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to do this. In fact, 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 J5.
- 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 ". Attention the point must imperatively be before the name of the file.
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 J5.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy J5 using an app
Finally, in the event that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Samsung Galaxy J5. The technique is particularly simple, you will just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested a number of applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. 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 J5 with a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage which will allow you in the event that you lose your mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you can very easily move your videos that you do not want to display in an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone to know that data is hidden. You can even hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.
If you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Samsung Galaxy J5, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy J5.
