Having a phone that takes high definition videos is now essential. However, we have made a habit of keeping all of his videos on his phone, and suddenly we run the risk that a loved one, or a possible thief, can spy on your private space. Even though almost everyone uses a password or fingerprint to access their phone, it's important to know how to hide videos on your ZenFone Max M2? This will allow you to be much more peaceful and still keep all your videos on your phone. With this in mind, first we will teach you how to hide videos from your ZenFone Max M2 without using an application, and, secondly, using a third-party application.

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How to hide videos on ZenFone Max M2 without an app?

There are two ways to hide videos on your ZenFone Max M2. We will first show you two methods that will prevent you from downloading third-party applications that will use your phone's internal memory and which can slow down your ZenFone Max M2.

Hide your folder to hide videos from your ZenFone Max M2 without using a third-party application

First of all, we will quickly teach you how to hide videos from your ZenFone Max M2 without having to download a dedicated application. You will not need any special knowledge of telephony. If you ever know a minimum of your ZenFone Max M2 and are resourceful you go, using our advice very simply perform this procedure. It consists of hiding a folder in your photo or video viewing application. You will have to go directly to the folder to display them. Discover it:

  • Launch your application » My files "
  • Create a folder.
  • Move around the photos and videos from your ZenFone Max M2 that you want to hide.
  • Modify the name of the folder by entering a ". Before the name. This will result in the folder and everything in it being 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 ZenFone Max M2, do not hesitate to consult our guide on the subject.

Create a file that will make your videos invisible on your ZenFone Max M2

Second option, it is possible to insert a file which will make the folder invisible. You will need to have a good file manager for this and it is likely that your phone's native application is not sufficient to do this. Indeed, creating a file is not possible on all applications. For those who can, check out the procedure:

  • Start the file manager application on your ZenFone Max M2.
  • Create a folder in which you want to hide your videos.
  • Upload the problematic content 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 visible from the application ” Gallery  »Of your ZenFone Max M2.

How to hide videos on ZenFone Max M2 with 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 ZenFone Max M2. The technique is particularly simple, you will just have to download the application in question and install it. We tested a number of applications before choosing two that we think are the most useful. Both are free apps . We present here 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 ZenFone Max M2 using a password, you can secure applications by hiding the icons. Finally, you will even benefit from cloud storage that will allow you to recover your data if you ever lose your phone.
  • Vault Gallery : An application that integrates the essential. In fact, you can 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 anyone to know that data is hidden. You will even be able to hide the Gallery Vault app icon so that no one will suspect anything.

If you want as many tutorials as possible to become a ZenFone Max M2 master, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: ZenFone Max M2.