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, taking a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Wiko Power U20? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all of your videos on your phone. To do this, first we will teach you how to hide videos from your Wiko Power U20 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on a Wiko Power U20 without an application?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Wiko Power U20. We will first present two techniques to you which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which can use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Wiko Power U20.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Wiko Power U20 without using a third-party application
First of the ways, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Wiko Power U20 without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need any specific telephony knowledge. If you know a minimum of your Wiko Power U20 and are resourceful, you will very quickly carry out this procedure using our advice. 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 Wiko Power U20 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 invisible from 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 Wiko Power U20, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Wiko Power U20
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the directory invisible. To do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is likely that the native application of your phone is not sufficient to perform this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Start the file management application of your Wiko Power U20.
- 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 of your Wiko Power U20.
How to hide videos on Wiko Power U20 through an application
Finally, on the assumption that you do not want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Wiko Power U20. The procedure is really easy, you just have to install the relevant application and install it. We have tested several applications before selecting the two that we believe will be the most useful. 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 from your Wiko Power U20 using a password, you can secure applications by hiding 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 can 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 anyone 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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