Having a phone that takes high definition videos is important now. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all our videos on our phone, and therefore we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can spy on your private space. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Vivo Y72? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will explain how to hide videos from your Vivo Y72 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Vivo Y72 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Vivo Y72. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which may use your phone's internal memory and which may slow down your Vivo Y72.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Vivo Y72 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly explain to you how to hide videos from your Vivo Y72 without having to install a specific application. You will not need any specific telephony knowledge. If you know a little about your Vivo Y72 and are resourceful, you will, thanks to our advice, very easily carry out this process. 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. Here it is below:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Vivo Y72 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 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 Vivo Y72, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Vivo Y72
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the directory invisible. In order to do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is possible that the native application on your phone is not suitable for carrying out this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the process:
- Open the file manager application of your Vivo Y72.
- 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 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 visible from the application ” Gallery of your Vivo Y72.
How to hide videos on Vivo Y72 using an app
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 Vivo Y72. The technique is particularly easy, you just have to download the application concerned and install it. We tested various applications before choosing two that seem to us to be the most relevant. 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 on your Vivo Y72 using a password, you will be able to 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 phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you will be able to move in a very simple encrypted safe your videos that you do not want to expose. 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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