Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our phone, and therefore we run the risk of a loved one, or a possible thief, being able to spy on your private space. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Sony Xperia 1 IV? This will give you the opportunity to be much quieter and still keep all your videos on your phone. With this in mind, to begin with we will show you how to hide videos from your Sony Xperia 1 IV without using an application, and then using a specific application.
How to Hide Videos on Sony Xperia 1 IV without App?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Sony Xperia 1 IV. 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Sony Xperia 1 IV without using a third-party application
First of the ways, we will quickly show you how to hide the videos of your Sony Xperia 1 IV without having to install a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of new technologies. If you know a minimum of your Sony Xperia 1 IV and are resourceful, you will, using our advice, very simply carry out this procedure. It consists of hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. Discover it:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Sony Xperia 1 IV that you want to hide.
- Modify 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 sony xperia 1 iv, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Sony Xperia 1 IV
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need to have a good file manager and your phone's native application may not be suitable for this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, discover the procedure:
- Start the file manager application of your Sony Xperia 1 IV.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the relevant content there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively be located 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 of your Sony Xperia 1 IV.
How to hide videos on Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV. The technique is particularly simple, you just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested a certain number of applications before choosing two which 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 the videos of your Sony Xperia 1 IV using 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 essentials. Indeed, you will be able to very easily transfer your videos that you do not want to leave accessible to everyone to 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 to make sure no one can spot the trick.
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