How to Hide Photos and Videos on Android
Android's own options, a gallery hide feature, a .nomedia file, a locked folder and an encrypted vault: what each actually protects against.
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My NoteVault Blog: Hide Photos, Videos and Files
Plain, factual guides on hiding photos, videos and files on Android: how vault apps work, what to look for, and what any disguise or encryption can and can't do.
Calculator Vault vs Notepad Vault: Which Hides Better?
Calculator vault apps and notepad vault apps hide files differently. Compare how each disguise works, and where neither protects an unlocked phone.
How to Hide Videos on Android (3 Ways Compared)
Android's Safe folder, Secure Folder and .nomedia files can hide videos. Here's what each protects against, and where an encrypted vault differs.
How to Keep Photos Off the Cloud on Android
Photos back up to the cloud by default on many phones. How to check, turn it off, and what keeping files phone-only really costs you.
Are Photo Vault Apps Safe? What to Check First
Photo vault apps range from real encryption to a hidden folder. What to check before trusting one, and what no vault app can protect against.
Keepsafe Alternatives for Android: What to Check First
Leaving Keepsafe or another photo vault app? What to check before switching, how to move files safely, and where My NoteVault fits and doesn't.