Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all our videos on our mobile phone, and suddenly we risk that a loved one, or a possible thief can take a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Xiaomi 12? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. To do this, first we will teach you how to hide videos from your Xiaomi 12 without using an application, and then using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on a Xiaomi 12 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Xiaomi 12. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use your mobile phone's internal memory and which can slow down your Xiaomi 12.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Xiaomi 12 without using a third-party application
First of the techniques, we will quickly teach you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi 12 without having to install a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of new technologies. If you know a minimum of your Xiaomi 12 and are resourceful, you will very easily perform this procedure using our explanations. It consists of hiding a folder from your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to display them. Here it is:
- Open your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Xiaomi 12 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 app.
- Example " . videos »
To consult this file, you must 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 Xiaomi 12, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Xiaomi 12
Second possibility, 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 possible that the native application of your mobile phone is not sufficient to perform this manipulation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the procedure:
- Start the file manager application of your Xiaomi 12.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Upload the content in question 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 view these videos, they will not be visible from the application ” Gallery of your Xiaomi 12.
How to hide videos on Xiaomi 12 using an app
Finally, if it happens that 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 Xiaomi 12. The technique is particularly simple, you just have to install the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. Both are free apps . We present here 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 Xiaomi 12 using 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 mobile 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 be exposed 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 so no one will suspect anything.
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