Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now important. 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 take a look at your private life. Although almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is useful to know how to hide videos on your Xiaomi Poco M5? This will give you the opportunity to be much quieter and still keep all of your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first we will explain to you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Poco M5 without using an application, and, secondly, using a specific application.
How to hide videos on Xiaomi Poco M5 without app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your Xiaomi Poco M5. We will first present two methods to you which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use your smartphone's internal memory and which can slow down your Xiaomi Poco M5.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your Xiaomi Poco M5 without using a third-party application
First of the methods, we will quickly explain to you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Poco M5 without having to download a specific application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum of your Xiaomi Poco M5 and are resourceful, you will, using our advice, very simply carry out this procedure. It consists of 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 Xiaomi Poco M5 that you want to hide.
- Change the name of the folder by entering a “. Before the name. This will result in making the folder and everything in it inaccessible for 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 Xiaomi Poco M5, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Xiaomi Poco M5
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 on your smartphone is not suitable for performing this operation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, here is the process:
- Open the file management application of your Xiaomi Poco M5.
- Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
- Transfer the files 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 accessible from the application ” Gallery of your Xiaomi Poco M5.
How to hide videos on Xiaomi Poco M5 using an app
Finally, in the event 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 Poco M5. The methodology is really easy, you just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested several applications before selecting two that we think are the most interesting. 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 Poco M5 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 in the event that you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essentials. Indeed, you will be able to move in an encrypted safe very simply your videos that you do not want to expose. 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 so no one will suspect anything.
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