Best Answer: How Do I Delete Nomedia Files on Android?
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Look in the folder using a file manager, you will find a file (which may be hidden – enable hidden files) named “. nomedia” – yes, beginning with a period. Delete it, all it does is mark a folder as containing no media (photos, videos, music) for the Gallery or music player to use, so they just ignore anything there.

How do I permanently delete Nomedia files?

There is no way to permanently remove this file from your phone, the only option is to remove the apps that are creating it. Note: You can use this file to hide videos and audios. You can simply copy this file to a folder which have your secret videos and music.

Where is the Nomedia file on Android?

Draw the sidebar from the left side in the middle of the display. Scrolls in this menu all the way down and then activate “Show Hidden Files” to “ON”. Finished! You see now all your created nomedia files in the appropriate folders and you can delete them easily.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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