画廊可能是任何人手机上最重要的空间。在您所有的照片和视频中，它包含一些关于您生活的超级个人详细信息。此外(Besides)，文件部分还可能包含您不希望与任何人共享的机密信息。如果您正在寻找提高手机隐私商并在Android上隐藏文件、照片和视频的方法，那么您来对地方了。在这篇文章中，我们将带您了解多种方式，您可以轻松地在手机上隐藏内容。所以，请继续阅读。
如何在Android上隐藏(Android)文件(Files)、照片(Photos)和视频(Videos)
创建私人空间来存储机密信息(Create a Private Space to Store Confidential Information)
有几个应用程序和选项可以隐藏手机中的某些内容。然而，最全面和万无一失的解决方案是在您的手机上创建一个私人空间。(Private Space)在某些手机上也称为“第二空间”，“(Space)私人空间”(Private Space)选项会创建一个使用不同密码打开的操作系统副本。这个空间看起来就像一个全新的空间，没有任何活动痕迹。然后，您可以使用此私人空间隐藏Android手机上的文件、照片和视频。
创建私人空间(Private Space)的步骤因不同制造商的手机而异。但是，以下是启用Private Space选项的常见途径。
1. 转到手机上的设置菜单。(Settings menu)
2. 单击安全和隐私(Security and Privacy)选项。
3. 在这里，您将找到创建私人空间或第二空间的选项。(create a Private Space or Second Space.)
4. 点击选项时，系统会提示您设置新密码。(set a new password.)
5. 输入密码后，您将被传送到全新版本的操作系统(you will be transported to a brand new version of your OS)。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何在 Android 上隐藏短信或 SMS(How to Hide Text Messages or SMS on Android)
使用原生工具在 Android 上隐藏文件、照片和视频(Hide Files, Photos, and Videos on Android with Native Tools)
虽然私人空间(Space)让您可以在一个部分中自由地做任何事情而不必担心，但对于某些用户来说可能会很麻烦。这是真的，尤其是当您只想从图库中隐藏几张照片时。如果是这种情况，那么您有一个更简单的选择。下面讨论了一些适用于不同手机的本机工具，您可以使用它们来隐藏文件和媒体。
a) 对于三星智能手机(a) For a Samsung Smartphone)
三星手机具有一项名为“(Samsung)安全文件夹(Secure Folder)”的惊人功能，可以隐藏一堆选定的文件。您只需要在这个应用程序中注册，您就可以立即开始使用。请按照以下步骤使用此功能。
1. 在启动内置的安全文件夹(Secure Folder)应用程序时，单击右上角的添加文件(click on the Add Files)选项。
2.从多种文件(Choose from several file)类型中选择要隐藏的文件。
3. 选择来自不同位置的所有文件。
4. 编译完所有要隐藏的文件后，单击完成按钮。(click on the Done button.)
b) 对于华为智能手机(b) For a Huawei Smartphone)
华为手机也提供类似于三星安全文件夹的选项。(Secure Folder)您可以在此手机上的保险箱中保存您的文件和媒体。(Safe)以下步骤将帮助您实现这一目标。
1.转到(Go to the Settings)手机上的设置。
2. 导航到安全和隐私选项。(Security and Privacy option.)
3. 在安全(Security)和隐私(Privacy)下，单击文件安全( File Safe)选项。
注意：(Note:)如果这是您第一次打开应用程序，那么您需要启用保险箱。 (enable the Safe. )
4. 进入保险箱后，您会(Safe)在底部(Add Files at the bottom.)找到添加文件的选项。
5.首先选择文件类型(Select the file type first)，然后开始勾选所有要隐藏的文件。
6. 完成后，只需点击添加按钮，(tap on the Add button,)即可完成。
c) 对于小米智能手机(c) For a Xiaomi Smartphone)
小米(Xiaomi)手机中的文件管理器(File Manager)应用程序将有助于隐藏文件和文件夹。在使您的机密数据从手机中消失的众多方法中，这条路线是最受欢迎的一种。按照以下步骤隐藏您想要的内容。
1. 打开文件管理器应用程序。(File Manager app.)
2.找到( Find the files)您想要隐藏的文件。
3. 找到这些文件后，您只需长按即可找到更多选项。(long-press to find the More option.)
4. 在更多选项中，您将找到设为私有或隐藏按钮。(Make Private or Hide button.)
5. 按下此按钮后，您将收到输入帐户密码的提示。(enter your account password.)
这样，选定的文件将被隐藏。要取消隐藏或再次访问文件，您只需使用密码打开保管库。
或者，小米(Xiaomi)手机还可以选择将媒体隐藏在图库应用程序本身中。选择您要隐藏的所有图片并将它们组合到一个新文件夹中。长按此文件夹以找到隐藏(Hide)选项。单击此按钮后，该文件夹将立即消失。如果您想再次访问该文件夹，请单击右上角的三个点进入图库的设置。找到查看隐藏的相册(View Hidden Albums)选项以查看隐藏的文件夹，然后根据需要取消隐藏。
另请阅读：(Also Read: )如何在 Android 上的来电显示上隐藏您的电话号码(How To Hide Your Phone Number on Caller ID on Android)
d) 对于 LG 智能手机(d) For an LG Smartphone)
LG 手机中的图库应用程序带有隐藏所需照片或视频的工具。这有点类似于小米(Xiaomi)手机上的隐藏工具。长按您要隐藏的照片或视频。您将获得锁定文件的选项。这需要对不同的文件进行单独选择。然后您可以转到手机图库中的设置并找到“显示锁定的文件”(Show Locked Files)选项以再次查看它们。
e) 对于一加智能手机(e) For OnePlus Smartphone)
OnePlus 手机带有一个名为Lockbox的惊人选项，可确保您的内容安全可靠。按照这些简单的步骤访问密码箱(Lockbox)并在此保管库中发送文件。
1. 打开文件管理器应用程序。( File Manager app.)
2.找到您想要的文件所在的文件夹。(Find the folder where your desired files are located.)
3.长按(Long-press the file(s))您要隐藏的文件。
4. 选择所有文件后，单击右上角的三个点。( click on the three dots on the top right corner.)
5. 这将为您提供移动到密码箱的选项。(Move to Lockbox.)
使用 .nomedia 隐藏媒体(Hide Media with .nomedia)
上述选项适用于您可以手动选择要隐藏的文件和视频的情况。如果您希望隐藏大量图像和视频，则可以通过文件传输到 PC 或笔记本电脑的另一种选择。经常发生音乐和视频下载向人们的画廊发送不需要的图像的垃圾邮件。WhatsApp也可以成为垃圾邮件媒体的中心。因此，您可以使用文件传输选项通过几个简单的步骤隐藏所有这些媒体。
1.将您的手机连接到 PC 或笔记本电脑。(Connect your mobile to a PC or laptop.)
2.出现提示时选择文件管理器传输选项。(Choose the filer transfer option)
3. 转到要隐藏媒体的位置/文件夹。
4. 创建一个名为.nomedia(.nomedia. )的空文本文件 。
这将神奇地隐藏智能手机某些文件夹中所有不必要的文件和媒体。或者，即使没有文件传输选项，您也可以使用.nomedia 文件策略。(.nomedia )只需(Simply)在包含您要隐藏的文件和媒体的文件夹中创建此文本文件。重新启动手机后，您会看到该文件夹已消失。要查看所有隐藏文件和媒体，您只需从文件夹中删除 .nomedia 文件即可。
在目录中隐藏单个照片和媒体(Hide Individual Photos and Media in a Directory)
您也可以使用上述选项隐藏一些精心挑选的照片和视频。步骤与文件传输方法的步骤几乎相同。此选项对于不希望在每次将手机交给其他人时不小心泄露机密的个人非常有用。
1. 将您的手机连接到 PC 或笔记本电脑。
2. 出现提示时选择文件管理器传输选项。
3.进入手机后，单击 DCIM 文件夹。(Click on the DCIM folder)
4. 在这里，创建一个名为.hidden的文件夹。
5. 在此文件夹中，创建一个名为.nomedia( .nomedia.)的空文本文件。
6. 现在，单独选择您想要隐藏的所有照片和视频(individually pick all the photos and videos that you wish to hide)并将它们放入此文件夹中。
使用第三方应用程序隐藏文件(Use Third-Party Apps to Hide Files)
虽然这些是您可以手动使用的一些解决方法，但有几个应用程序会自动完成这项工作。在适用于Android和 iOS 手机的应用商店中，您会发现无数旨在隐藏任何内容的应用。无论是照片、文件还是应用程序本身，这些隐藏应用程序都能让任何东西消失。下面列出了一些您可以尝试在Android智能手机上隐藏文件和媒体的应用程序。
1. KeepSafe 照片保险箱(1. KeepSafe Photo Vault)
KeepSafe Photo Vault被认为是为您的机密媒体打造的顶级隐私应用程序之一。其更高级的功能之一是闯入警报。通过此工具，该应用程序会拍摄试图闯入保险库的入侵者的照片。您还可以创建一个假PIN ，其中应用程序将在没有数据的情况下打开，或者通过“(PIN)秘密门”(Secret Door)选项将其全部伪装起来。尽管它可以免费下载和使用，但它的一些功能可以通过高级订阅获得。
2. LockMyPix 照片库(2. LockMyPix Photo Vault)
另一个隐藏图片的好应用是LockMyPix Photo Vaul t。该应用程序采用强大的安全框架构建，使用军用级AES加密标准来保护您的数据。凭借其直观的用户界面，可以轻松导航以隐藏您的机密文件。像KeepSafe一样，这个应用程序也带有一个虚假的登录选项。此外，它还阻止任何用户截屏。其中一些功能在免费版本中可用，而另一些需要高级订阅。
3.隐藏一些东西(3. Hide Something)
Hide Something是另一个用于隐藏媒体文件的免费增值应用程序。它的下载量超过 500 万次，足以证明用户对它的信任程度。该应用程序的无障碍界面和导航绝对是其受欢迎的原因之一。您可以选择主题选项来自定义应用程序。它的高级功能包括从最近使用的列表中隐藏应用程序以保持最大的保密性。它还会备份您保存在任何选定云上的保管库中的所有文件。
4.文件隐藏专家(4. File Hide Expert)
文件隐藏专家(File Hide Expert)应用程序旨在隐藏您希望保密的任何文件。从Play 商店(Play Store)下载此应用后，您只需点击右上角的文件夹(Folder)按钮即可开始隐藏文件。选择所需文件的位置并继续选择要隐藏的文件。这个应用程序有一个严肃的界面，看起来很基本，但仍然可以轻松完成工作。
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至此，我们到了本文的结尾。我们希望本文对您有所帮助，并且您能够在 Android 上隐藏文件、照片和视频( hide files, photos, and videos on Android)。对于许多智能手机用户来说，保密(Confidentiality)性是必不可少的。您不能只信任任何使用您的手机的人。更重要的是，通常有些内容根本无法与任何人分享。此外(Besides)，一些用户希望保护他们的文件和媒体免受周围一些爱管闲事的朋友的影响。如果您希望实现这一目标，上述解决方法和应用程序非常适合您。
How to Hide Files, Photos, and Videos on Android (2022)
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How to Hide Files, Photos, and Videos on Android
Create a Private Space to Store Confidential Information
There are several apps and options to conceal some stuff from your phone. However, the most comprehensive and foolproof solution is to make a Private Space on your phone. Also known as Second Space on some phones, the Private Space option creates a copy of your OS that opens with a different password. This space will appear like an absolutely new one without any mark of activity. You can then hide files, photos, and videos on your Android phone using this private space.
The steps to create a Private Space differ for phones from various manufacturers. However, the following is a somewhat common route to enable the option for Private Space.
1. Go to the Settings menu on your phone.
2. Click on the Security and Privacy option.
3. Here, you will find the option to create a Private Space or Second Space.
4. When you click on the option, you will be prompted to set a new password.
5. Once you enter the password, you will be transported to a brand new version of your OS.
Also Read: How to Hide Text Messages or SMS on Android
Hide Files, Photos, and Videos on Android with Native Tools
While Private Space gives you the freedom to do anything without worries in one section, it can be quite a hassle for some users. This is true especially when you are only looking to hide a few photos from the gallery. If that is the case, then there’s an easier alternative for you. Discussed below are a few native tools for different mobiles using which you can hide files and media.
a) For a Samsung Smartphone
Samsung phones come with an amazing feature called the Secure Folder to keep a bunch of selected files hidden. You just need to sign up in this app and you can get started immediately after. Follow these steps to use this feature.
1. On launching the in-built Secure Folder app, click on the Add Files option in the right corner.
2. Choose from several file types as to which files you want to hide.
3. Select all the files from different locations.
4. Once you have compiled all the files that you wish to hide, then click on the Done button.
b) For a Huawei Smartphone
An option similar to Samsung’s Secure Folder is also available in Huawei’s phones. You can your files and media in the Safe on this phone. The following steps will help you fulfill this.
1. Go to the Settings on your phone.
2. Navigate to the Security and Privacy option.
3. Under Security & Privacy, click on the File Safe option.
Note: If this is your first time opening the app, then you need to enable the Safe.
4. Once you are inside the Safe, you will find the option to Add Files at the bottom.
5. Select the file type first and start ticking all the files you wish to hide.
6. When you are done, simply tap on the Add button, and you are done.
c) For a Xiaomi Smartphone
The File Manager app in a Xiaomi phone will help in hiding files and folders. Of the many ways to make your confidential data disappear from your phone, this route is the most preferred one. Follow these steps to hide your desired content.
1. Open the File Manager app.
2. Find the files that you wish to hide.
3. On locating these files, you can simply long-press to find the More option.
4. In the More option, you will find the Make Private or Hide button.
5. On pressing this button, you will get a prompt to enter your account password.
With this, the selected files will be hidden. To unhide or access the files again, you can simply open the vault with the password.
Alternatively, Xiaomi phones also come with the option of hiding media inside the gallery app itself. Select all the pictures that you want to hide and club them into a new folder. Long-press on this folder to find the Hide option. On clicking this, the folder will instantly disappear. If you wish to access the folder again, then go to the settings of the gallery by clicking on the three dots on the top right corner. Find the View Hidden Albums option to view the hidden folders and then unhide if you wish.
Also Read: How To Hide Your Phone Number on Caller ID on Android
d) For an LG Smartphone
The gallery app in an LG phone comes with the tools to hide any photos or videos required. This is somewhat similar to the hide tools available on a Xiaomi phone. Long-press on the photos or videos that you wish to hide. You will get an option to Lock the file. This requires individual selection for different files. Then you can go to the settings in your phone’s gallery and find the Show Locked Files option to view them again.
e) For OnePlus Smartphone
OnePlus phones come with an amazing option called Lockbox to keep your content safe and secure. Follow these easy steps to access the Lockbox and send files in this vault.
1. Open the File Manager app.
2. Find the folder where your desired files are located.
3. Long-press the file(s) that you wish to conceal.
4. On selecting all the files, click on the three dots on the top right corner.
5. This will give you the option to Move to Lockbox.
Hide Media with .nomedia
The above option is suitable for situations wherein you can manually select the files and videos that you wish to hide. In case you wish to hide a large bundle of images and videos, then there is another option through the file transfer to a PC or laptop. It often happens that music and video downloads spam people’s galleries with unrequired images. WhatsApp can also be a hub of spam media. So, you can use the file transfer option to hide all these media in a few easy steps.
1. Connect your mobile to a PC or laptop.
2. Choose the filer transfer option when prompted.
3. Go to the locations/folders where you want to hide the media.
4. Create an empty text file named .nomedia.
This will magically hide all the unnecessary files and media in certain folders on your smartphones. Alternatively, you can use the .nomedia file tactic even without the file transfer option. Simply create this text file in the folder containing files and media you wish to hide. After restarting your phone, you will witness that the folder has disappeared. To see all the hidden files and media, you can simply delete the .nomedia file from the folder.
Hide Individual Photos and Media in a Directory
You can use the above option for hiding a few handpicked photos and videos as well. The steps are almost the same as those for the file transfer method. This option is useful for individuals who don’t wish to take any risk of accidentally spilling their secrets every time they hand over their phone to somebody else.
1. Connect your mobile to a PC or laptop.
2. Choose the filer transfer option when prompted.
3. Click on the DCIM folder once you are inside the phone.
4. Here, make a folder entitled .hidden.
5. Inside this folder, make an empty text file named .nomedia.
6. Now, individually pick all the photos and videos that you wish to hide and put them into this folder.
Use Third-Party Apps to Hide Files
While these are some workarounds that you can use manually, several apps do the job automatically. In the app store for both Android and iOS phones, you will find an endless array of apps designed to hide anything. Be it photos or files or an app itself, these hiding apps are capable of making anything disappear. Listed below are some of the apps you can try to hide your files and media on Android smartphones.
1. KeepSafe Photo Vault
KeepSafe Photo Vault is considered to be among the top privacy apps built as a safety vault for your confidential media. One of its more advanced features is the break-in alert. Through this tool, the app takes pictures of the intruder trying to break into the vault. You can also create a fake PIN wherein the app will open with no data or disguise it all together through the Secret Door option. Even though it is free to download and use, some of its features are available under a Premium subscription.
2. LockMyPix Photo Vault
Another great app for hiding pictures is LockMyPix Photo Vault. Built with a formidable security framework, this app uses the military-grade AES encryption standard to protect your data. With its intuitive user interface, it is easy to navigate for hiding your confidential files. Like KeepSafe, this app also comes with a fake login option. Besides, it blocks any user from taking screenshots also. Some of these functionalities are available in the free version while some require a premium subscription.
3. Hide Something
Hide Something is another freemium app for hiding your media files. It has over 5 million downloads that attest to the level of users’ trust it enjoys. The app’s hassle-free interface and navigation are definitely one of the reasons for its popularity. You can choose options for themes to customize the app. Its advanced features include hiding the app from the recently used list to maintain the utmost secrecy. It also backs up all the files you keep in the vault on any selected cloud.
4. File Hide Expert
File Hide Expert app is meant for hiding any files that you wish to keep confidential. After downloading this app from the Play Store, you can simply tap on a Folder button on the top right corner to start hiding files. Choose the locations for your desired files and keep selecting the ones that you wish to hide. This app has a no-nonsense interface that seems quite basic but still does the job with ease.
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With that, we come to the end of this article. We hope this article was helpful and you were able to hide files, photos, and videos on Android. Confidentiality is essential for many smartphone users. You cannot trust just anyone with your phone. More importantly, there is usually some content that you cannot share with anyone at all. Besides, some users wish to keep their files and media secure from some nosey friends around them. The above-mentioned workarounds and apps are perfect for you if you wish to accomplish this end.
