Having a phone that takes high definition video is important now. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all our videos on our phone, and therefore we risk that a loved one, or a possible thief can have access to your privacy. Even if almost all of us use a password or a fingerprint to unlock our screen, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy S21? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your phone. To do this, first of all we will show you how to hide the videos of your Samsung Galaxy S21 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy S21 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Samsung Galaxy S21. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Samsung Galaxy S21.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Samsung Galaxy S21 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide the videos of your Samsung Galaxy S21 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of new technologies. If you ever know a little about your Samsung Galaxy S21 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our explanations, very easily carry out this process. It amounts to hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. There she is:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Samsung Galaxy S21 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 read this file you will have 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 S21, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Samsung Galaxy S21
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the directory invisible. To do this, you will need a good file manager and it is likely that your phone's native application is not suitable for carrying out this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here's the process:
- Launch the file management application on your Samsung Galaxy S21.
- 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 S21.
How to hide videos on Samsung Galaxy S21 through an app
Finally, on the assumption that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an app to hide your videos on your Samsung Galaxy S21. The procedure is really simple, you just have to download the relevant application and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that seem to us to be 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 videos on your Samsung Galaxy S21 using a password, you can secure applications by hiding icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility in the event that you lose your phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you can very easily move your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone into 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 no one will suspect anything.
If you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Samsung Galaxy S21, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy S21.
