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 unlock their screen, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite? This will give you the possibility to be much quieter and still keep all your videos on your mobile phone. With this in mind, first of all we will show you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. We will first show you two methods which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which can use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.
Hide your folder to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of new technologies. If you ever know a little about your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and are resourceful, you will, with the help of our explanations very simply, carry out this process. It amounts to 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:
- Start your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move the photos and videos from your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 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 application.
- Example " . videos »
To browse this folder you will need 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 Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Second possibility, you can insert a file that will make the folder invisible. To do this, you will need to have a good file manager and it is likely 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's how:
- Start the file manager application on your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the affected 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 »Of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.
How to hide videos on Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 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 Mi 11 Lite. The methodology is particularly easy, you just have to download the application in question and install it. We have tested various applications before selecting 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 the videos of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite using a password, you will be able to 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 mobile phone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you will be able to very easily move 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 any user to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault application icon so that no one suspects anything.
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