Having a smartphone that takes high definition videos is now essential. That said, we have made a habit of keeping all of our videos on our smartphone, and therefore we expose ourselves to a loved one, or a possible thief, to take a look at your privacy. Even though almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it is important to know how to hide videos on your XIAOMI Redmi 6? This will allow you to be much more serene and still keep all your videos on your smartphone. To do this, first of all we'll explain how to hide videos from your XIAOMI Redmi 6 without using an application, and then using a third-party application.
How to hide videos on XIAOMI Redmi 6 without an app?
There are two ways to hide videos on your XIAOMI Redmi 6. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use the internal memory of your smartphone and which can slow down your XIAOMI Redmi 6.
Hide your folder to hide videos from your XIAOMI Redmi 6 without using a third-party application
First of all, we will quickly explain how to hide videos from your XIAOMI Redmi 6 without having to use a dedicated application. You will not need specific knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum about your XIAOMI Redmi 6 and are resourceful, you will go, using our advice very quickly to do this. It is the same as hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to view them. We present it to you here:
- Launch your application » My files "
- Create a folder.
- Move around the photos and videos from your XIAOMI Redmi 6 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 file management application settings » show hidden files ". If you want to know how to hide files on a XIAOMI Redmi 6, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.
Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your XIAOMI Redmi 6
Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is possible that the native application of your smartphone is not sufficient to do this manipulation. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who have the capacity, we present the process here:
- Start the file manager application of your XIAOMI Redmi 6.
- 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 ". 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 From your XIAOMI Redmi 6.
How to hide videos on XIAOMI Redmi 6 using an application
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 Redmi 6. The methodology is really easy, you just have to install the application we are talking about and install it. We tested various 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 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 XIAOMI Redmi 6 with a password, you will be able to secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage that will allow you in the event that you lose your smartphone to recover your data.
- Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. Indeed, you will be able to very easily transfer your videos that you do not want to display in 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 notice the trickery.
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