How to Create Hidden Folder on Android | Hide & Unhide Personal Files Easily (No App Needed)

Keeping your private photos, videos, and documents safe on Android is super easy — and you don’t need any app for it!
With a simple folder trick, you can completely hide your personal files from the gallery and file manager.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create hidden folders, move files inside them, and unhide them anytime — all in simple steps. 🙌

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✅ Method 1: How to Create a Hidden Folder (No App Required)

👉 Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open your File Manager on Android.

2. Go to Internal Storage / Phone Storage.

3. Create a New Folder.

4. Name the folder anything, but add a dot ( . ) at the beginning.

   • Example:

     • .secret

     • .privatefiles

     • .hiddenphotos

5. Done! The folder is now automatically hidden.

💡 Why the Dot ( . ) Works

Any folder starting with a dot is considered a system/hidden folder in Android.
That’s why it doesn’t appear in Gallery or most file managers.

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📥 Method 2: How to Move Files Into the Hidden Folder

1. Long-press the file you want to hide.

2. Tap Move or Copy.

3. Paste it inside your hidden folder (e.g., .secret).

4. The file will instantly disappear from the gallery — without being deleted.

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👀 Method 3: How to View / Unhide the Hidden Folder

To see your hidden folder:

👉 In File Manager:

1. Open File Manager.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Turn ON Show Hidden Files or Show System Files.

4. Your hidden folder will appear (usually in light grey color).

To Unhide the Folder Completely:

1. Select the hidden folder → rename it.

2. Remove the dot ( . ).

3. Example: .secret → secret

Now it becomes a normal folder again.

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🛡️ Bonus Trick: Add Extra Security with a .nomedia File

If you want additional privacy, add a .nomedia file inside your hidden folder.

👉 What it does:

• Hides all images and videos from the gallery

• Keeps media hidden even if “Show Hidden Files” is ON

• Prevents apps from scanning your folder

To create it:

1. Open your hidden folder

2. Create a New File

3. Name it: .nomedia

Done!

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🎯 Conclusion

Creating hidden folders on Android is extremely simple:

✔ Add a dot ( . ) → folder becomes hidden
✔ Move files inside → they vanish from gallery
✔ Turn ON "Show Hidden Files" → view the folder
✔ Remove the dot → unhide the folder again
✔ Add .nomedia → extra security

Best part? No apps needed, 100% built-in trick.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. Is a hidden folder password-protected?

No. It’s only hidden, not locked. For password protection, you need App Lock or Secure Folder.

Q2. Will the hidden folder stay invisible in Gallery?

Yes, everything inside stays completely hidden from the gallery.

Q3. How do I show hidden files again?

Enable Show Hidden Files in your File Manager settings.

Q4. What happens to hidden files after factory reset?

All files — hidden or normal — get deleted after factory reset.

Q5. What does the .nomedia file do?

It prevents the system from scanning your folder, so media files stay hidden.

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