Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and as a result we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can spy on your private space. Even though almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it's important to know how to hide videos on your Wiko VIEW? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first of all we will teach you how to hide videos from your Wiko VIEW without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on a Wiko VIEW without an application?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Wiko VIEW. We will first show you two techniques that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Wiko VIEW.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Wiko VIEW without using a third-party application

First of the methods, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your Wiko VIEW without having to install a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you know a minimum of your Wiko VIEW and are resourceful you will go, thanks to our advice very easily perform this procedure. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to display them. Discover it:

  • Start your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Wiko VIEW 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 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 Wiko VIEW, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Wiko VIEW

Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. In order to do this, you will need a good file manager and it is possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, check out the procedure:

  • Start the Wiko VIEW file manager application.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the problematic files there.
  • Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Please note that the dot must be in front of the file name.

You will therefore have to go directly to the folder to display these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery  From your Wiko VIEW.

How to hide videos on Wiko VIEW 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 VIEW. The procedure is particularly simple, you just have to install the application concerned and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. Both are free apps . Here are the two that we wanted to present to you:

  • Vault : This app 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 Wiko VIEW with 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 mobile phone 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 will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.

In the event that you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Wiko VIEW, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Wiko VIEW.