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How do you hide folders from HTC Album?

I tried making the folders hidden by adding a period, but it's still read by HTC Album. How do I get around this? Is there any tweak to change the read permission on folders?
Luckily I discovered this problem myself.

create a file named ".nomedia" and put it in the folders you don't want the media player to show.
Windows will not let you create such a file, so create an empty text file named "a.nomedia", copy in the folders, then using Astro rename it deleting the "a" and you're good to go

JapanLover said:
create a file named ".nomedia" and put it in the folders you don't want the media player to show.
Windows will not let you create such a file, so create an empty text file named "a.nomedia", copy in the folders, then using Astro rename it deleting the "a" and you're good to go
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I have read elsewere that this method can erase the files in that particular folder. I'm not sure when or why it does it but watch out!!

Dodgy pics of the missus eh? Say no more.
I just moved a picture into a folder starting with a fullstop and it's not showing up in the gallery anymore. Are you running the HTC photo gallery or the Cooliris Gallery app?
[EDIT] I also just added a fullstop to the front of a folder on my SD card (/media/wallpapers became /media/.wallpapers) and it's no longer showing in the gallery.

Seems to work. Thanks!

I have read elsewere that this method can erase the files in that particular folder. I'm not sure when or why it does it but watch out!!
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I'm not using it for sensitive documents
Are you running the HTC photo gallery or the Cooliris Gallery app?
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It's the HTC one. The widget doesn't display hidden folders, but when you list all media (where the app searches for pics and vids), it shows.

my (well, it's not mine of course ) method doesn't delete anything. Or at least I'm doing so in almost three cells and since... hmmmm let's say 6 months.
as for putting a dot in front of the folders... keep in mind that it can cause probs to the apps using that folder.
I.E. a GPS app will not find its icons and so on.
Just use the file methid, I'm pretty sure it's safe

JapanLover said:
my (well, it's not mine of course ) method doesn't delete anything. Or at least I'm doing so in almost three cells and since... hmmmm let's say 6 months.
as for putting a dot in front of the folders... keep in mind that it can cause probs to the apps using that folder.
I.E. a GPS app will not find its icons and so on.
Just use the file methid, I'm pretty sure it's safe
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I created the wallpapers folder so no apps should be using it.

Adding a .nomedia file worked for me, but only after a reboot. No more album art showing up.

samsanchez88 said:
I have read elsewere that this method can erase the files in that particular folder. I'm not sure when or why it does it but watch out!!
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you are right:
h_t_t_p://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=3692

Forget what I said. It doesn't work. I rebooted the phone, effectively refreshing the album cache, and .nomedia is listed when it searches for photos and videos.

Aitese said:
Dodgy pics of the missus eh?
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At first i read this as doggy pics, which sounded gnarly.
I also just added a fullstop to the front of a folder on my SD card (/media/wallpapers became /media/.wallpapers) and it's no longer showing in the gallery.
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What does "adding a full stop" mean?
And why is windows referenced above, vs android OS?

I just downloaded Pandora which essentially does the job.

Android is a Linux based OS. A folder with a period in front of it means its hidden to any app that doesn't directly know its there

biemsy said:
Adding a .nomedia file worked for me, but only after a reboot. No more album art showing up.
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And then I realised the .nomedia meant music players ignore the folder too. Doh!

I just do the full stop method and use astro file manager to view the items.

[Solved] hide files / .nomedia files in system

hey guys,
recently i tested the miKandi app store (yeah p*rn - u're right) and i downloaded some videos .. with se* tube pro ^^
btw. works like a charm
BUT - would be great to hide these videos from gallery ...
the typical way to create ".nomedia" files inside the containing folder doesnt seem to work?
can anyone confirm such a behavior, or am i the only one with such a luck :==)
thanks guys,
cV

crazyVII said:
hey guys,
recently i tested the miKandi app store (yeah p*rn - u're right) and i downloaded some videos .. with se* tube pro ^^
btw. works like a charm
BUT - would be great to hide these videos from gallery ...
the typical way to create ".nomedia" files inside the containing folder doesnt seem to work?
can anyone confirm such a behavior, or am i the only one with such a luck :==)
thanks guys,
cV
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Time solved it
// don't know, not a restart, no gallery restart, just time
So if you have the problem just 'wait '
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Have this hidden file problem
I have been using the Nexus 4 stock ROM till yesterday. I was successfully able to hide files by using a "." in the file name. However, after flashing the Nexus 5 Experience custom rom, the hidden files are actually visible in the gallery. I did try to hide it using the ".nomedia" file in the folder, but still the files are visible. Could you please let me know if there is any option to hide files in the gallery app?

Gallery not working with CM10 or AOKP(JB)

I was wondering if anyone could give any insight into a problem I'm having. I've asked around and nobody can give me an answer. But no matter what version of a jelly bean rom I flash, my gallery will not show my camera folder from my previous cm9 rom, or any pictures in my external sd.
Nobody else is having this problem so I'm thinking it has to be me. I always fully wipe everything before flashing. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it.

So gallery is working but pictures aren't showing up? If that's the case sdrescan
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I've downloaded a few apps that rescan the SD card. No dice.

Hi, i had the same problem in the past.
Connect your phone to the computer.
Look in the folder from your picture. Is there a file that calls "nomedia" or similar. Sometimes it is in the root of the SD.
Maybe you must change some settings in the Windows folder option to see the "hidden" file.
Is the file only in the camera or DCIM folder you cant see only the pictures and videos.
If the file is in the root of the SD, you cant see any pictures, videos and music.
Solution: delete the file "nomedia"

Really?i had the Anne problem before and "sdrescan" worked. I just ran the app and left it there for a good 15mins
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kingbizlip4u said:
Hi, i had the same problem in the past.
Connect your phone to the computer.
Look in the folder from your picture. Is there a file that calls "nomedia" or similar. Sometimes it is in the root of the SD.
Maybe you must change some settings in the Windows folder option to see the "hidden" file.
Is the file only in the camera or DCIM folder you cant see only the pictures and videos.
If the file is in the root of the SD, you cant see any pictures, videos and music.
Solution: delete the file "nomedia"
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Trying that now. Fingers crossed!
EDIT: HOLY CRAP dude you are my hero. This did the trick man. Thanks so much.

gwar24 said:
Trying that now. Fingers crossed!
EDIT: HOLY CRAP dude you are my hero. This did the trick man. Thanks so much.
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HAHA, no problem. I like to help
PS: I hate the .nomedia file too.

kingbizlip4u said:
Hi, i had the same problem in the past.
Connect your phone to the computer.
Look in the folder from your picture. Is there a file that calls "nomedia" or similar. Sometimes it is in the root of the SD.
Maybe you must change some settings in the Windows folder option to see the "hidden" file.
Is the file only in the camera or DCIM folder you cant see only the pictures and videos.
If the file is in the root of the SD, you cant see any pictures, videos and music.
Solution: delete the file "nomedia"
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Thanks! This helped me also!

[Q] Gallery showing all pictures

So i have following problem:
Lately i was transferring some music and i transferred some photos as album art in folder on sd card music-> and several folders that correspond pictures and artists..
However, all of those pictures are showing in gallery... How to remove them (only from gallery of course)?
Thanks in advance!

i think there is file that is called (.nomedia) will do the trick
when you copy this file into a folder, then the system will not show media inside..
i don't really know where is this file located but try to search for it in system folders..
another way (but i am not sure about it), try to make this pictures as hidden files

An easy way is to use the app Quick Pic

I always used quick pic until the the new jb gallery which is amazing, but certain features are missing,like hide,edit option with different applications,
If some dev could make a mod it would be amazing......
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Thank you all!
I have used .nomedia trick. It worked !
Again thanks a lot
EDIT : now the songs are not showing in music player even when i delete .nomedia file ...

Laynee1 said:
Thank you all!
I have used .nomedia trick. It worked !
Again thanks a lot
EDIT : now the songs are not showing in music player even when i delete .nomedia file ...
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Try clearing the player cache, or check for a resync option. Maybe dropping a new file in will force it to update.
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spycedtx said:
Try clearing the player cache, or check for a resync option. Maybe dropping a new file in will force it to update.
Sent from my Inspire 4G
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I did that thanks !!!!
Handwritten from my Note 2

[Q] Exclude Folders from display when activating Gallery

Hi,
Does anyone know how I can exclude folders from display when I use the Gallery app?
I have lots of books in Aldiko that have covers and the Gallery app loads each of them when I use it. This can really slow down the use of the Gallery app.
I have tried manually deleting them whilst in Gallery but if I switch the device off it just reloads them the next time I use Gallery.
Hope someone can advise.
best regards
Charlie
Owner of Note 10.1 (2014) and Note 2

Thistlefee said:
Hi,
Does anyone know how I can exclude folders from display when I use the Gallery app?
I have lots of books in Aldiko that have covers and the Gallery app loads each of them when I use it. This can really slow down the use of the Gallery app.
I have tried manually deleting them whilst in Gallery but if I switch the device off it just reloads them the next time I use Gallery.
Hope someone can advise.
best regards
Charlie
Owner of Note 10.1 (2014) and Note 2
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I know this works for music but i think it should also work for pictures. You can create or copy a .nomedia file in the folder and it won't scan the folder

Thistlefee said:
Hi,
Does anyone know how I can exclude folders from display when I use the Gallery app?
I have lots of books in Aldiko that have covers and the Gallery app loads each of them when I use it. This can really slow down the use of the Gallery app.
I have tried manually deleting them whilst in Gallery but if I switch the device off it just reloads them the next time I use Gallery.
Hope someone can advise.
best regards
Charlie
Owner of Note 10.1 (2014) and Note 2
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The real solution for this is to use quickpic and then it will let you exclude folders.

Are you sure you're not trying to hid your porn pics or videos?
OK, here's the pro tip from yours truly. Make a folder and when you name it, place a period in the beginning of the name. So for example if you name your folder "Pictures" put ".Pictures" for the folder name. This will hide the folder. Have fun.

Gasaraki- said:
Are you sure you're not trying to hid your porn pics or videos?
OK, here's the pro tip from yours truly. Make a folder and when you name it, place a period in the beginning of the name. So for example if you name your folder "Pictures" put ".Pictures" for the folder name. This will hide the folder. Have fun.
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Very fun hahaha !
>Don't do that because your folder will disapear and no app could open it...Even if you connect your tab the folder won't appear on windows...
After that you have to unmount your card and connect it directly on your computer to rename your folder...
You haven't a good behavior Gasaraki-...shame on you !

enzorator said:
Very fun hahaha !
>Don't do that because your folder will disapear and no app could open it...Even if you connect your tab the folder won't appear on windows...
After that you have to unmount your card and connect it directly on your computer to rename your folder...
You haven't a good behavior Gasaraki-...shame on you !
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Windows can see the hidden folder... Just have the "show hidden folders" option enabled on your machine.
Also if you have a file browser on your tablet like ES File Explorer, they can all see hidden folders.
Are you just pulling my leg?

You can also see hidden "dot" folders on the tablet in Root Explorer (you don't have to be rooted). Astro and few other explorers don't show them.

Gasaraki- said:
Windows can see the hidden folder... Just have the "show hidden folders" option enabled on your machine.
Also if you have a file browser on your tablet like ES File Explorer, they can all see hidden folders.
Are you just pulling my leg?
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I use ES file explorer and hidden folders are showed in my PC windows...

It is possible!
Thistlefee said:
Does anyone know how I can exclude folders from display when I use the Gallery app?
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You must know how:
open the gallery
Long press any folder
select the folders you want to hide
open menu (with menu key)
select 'hide selection' (or something like)
done
PS. This only works with internal files and not with files on a sd-card ?!

That did it.
les_garten said:
The real solution for this is to use quickpic and then it will let you exclude folders.
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The Quickpics app did what I wanted ...eventually
Many thanks