Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our smartphone, and therefore we run the risk of a loved one, or a possible thief, taking a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Vivo Y55? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Vivo Y55 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on Vivo Y55 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Vivo Y55. We will first reveal two methods to you which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your Vivo Y55.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Vivo Y55 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly explain to you how to hide videos from your Vivo Y55 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a little about your Vivo Y55 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our explanations, very quickly carry out this procedure. 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. Here it is below:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Vivo Y55 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 invisible from 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 Vivo Y55, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Vivo Y55
Second option, it is possible to insert a file that will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your smartphone is not suitable for performing this intervention. In fact, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Launch the file manager application of your Vivo Y55.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the affected files 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 of your Vivo Y55.
How to hide videos on Vivo Y55 using 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 Vivo Y55. The procedure is really simple, you just have to download the relevant application and install it. We tested various 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 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 Vivo Y55 with 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 very very easily transfer your videos that you do not want to expose to an encrypted safe. The advantage of this app is that it will be impossible for anyone 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.
If you ever want as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Vivo Y55, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Live Y55.
