Having a phone that shoots high definition videos is important now. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of his videos on his phone, and therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can take a look at your privacy. Even if almost all of us use a password or a fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy M40? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your phone. With this in mind, first we will show you how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy M40 without using an application, and secondly, using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy M40 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy M40. 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 M40.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy M40 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy M40 without needing to use a dedicated application. You won't need any special knowledge of new technology. If you ever know a minimum about your Samsung Galaxy M40 and are resourceful you go, using our explanations 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 folder to view them. Here it is below:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move around the photos and videos of your Samsung Galaxy M40 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 browse 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 M40, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Samsung Galaxy M40
Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. In order to do this, you will have to have a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your phone is not adapted to carry out this manipulation. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the ability, here is the procedure below:
- Start the file manager application on your Samsung Galaxy M40.
- 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 ". Attention the point must be in front of 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 M40.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy M40 through an application
Finally, in the event that you do not 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 M40. The procedure is really simple, you just have to download the application concerned and install it. We tested a number of applications before choosing 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 M40 with a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will allow you in the event that you lose your phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very easily transfer 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 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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