Having a mobile phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have got into the habit of keeping all of our videos on our mobile phone, and suddenly we run the risk of a loved one, or a possible thief, taking 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 Redmi 9T? 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 of all we will show you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Redmi 9T without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on Xiaomi Redmi 9T without app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T. We will first reveal two methods to you which will prevent you from downloading third-party applications which will use the internal memory of your mobile phone and which can slow down your Xiaomi Redmi 9T.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your Xiaomi Redmi 9T without using a third-party application

First of the methods, we will quickly show you how to hide the videos of your Xiaomi Redmi 9T without having to install a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of new technologies. If you ever know a minimum of your Xiaomi Redmi 9T and are resourceful, you will very easily perform this procedure using our explanations. 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. We present to you here:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move the photos and videos from your Xiaomi Redmi 9T that you want to hide.
  • Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in making the folder and everything in it invisible from your photo and video viewing 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 Redmi 9T, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Second possibility, it is possible to insert a file which will make the directory 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 intervention. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, we present the procedure here:

  • Launch the file management application of your Xiaomi Redmi 9T.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Move the files in question there.
  • Create a file in this directory that you will call » . nomedia ". Attention the point must 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 Redmi 9T.

How to hide videos on Xiaomi Redmi 9T using an app

Finally, if ever you don't want to take the lead and wander through your folders, you can always use an application to hide your videos on your Xiaomi Redmi 9T. The manipulation is really simple, you just have to download 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 . 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 Redmi 9T with 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 if you ever 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 leave accessible to everyone 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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