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 that a loved one, or a possible thief, can have access to your privacy. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to unlock their screen, it is important to know how to hide videos on your Xiaomi 12T? This will give you the opportunity to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. With this in mind, first we will teach you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi 12T without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on a Xiaomi 12T without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Xiaomi 12T. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which may use your smartphone's internal memory and which may slow down your Xiaomi 12T.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Xiaomi 12T without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly teach you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi 12T without having to install a specific application. You will not need specific knowledge of new technologies. If you ever know a minimum of your Xiaomi 12T and are resourceful you will, using our advice very simply perform 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. Discover it:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Xiaomi 12T 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 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 12T, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Xiaomi 12T
Second option, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is likely that the native application of your smartphone is not suitable for performing this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, discover the procedure:
- Launch the file management application of your Xiaomi 12T.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Move the problematic content there.
- Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must imperatively 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 accessible from the application ” Gallery of your Xiaomi 12T.
How to hide videos on Xiaomi 12T using an app
Finally, assuming 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 Xiaomi 12T. The handling is really easy, you just have to download the relevant application and install it. We tested several 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 of your Xiaomi 12T with a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will also benefit from cloud storage which will give you the possibility in the event that you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you can very simply 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 to make sure no one can spot the trick.
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