How to Hide Media from Gallery in MB WhatsApp
(Complete Guide)
MB WhatsApp is popular for its extra privacy controls and deep customization options that go far beyond the official WhatsApp app. However, one common issue many users face is that received photos, videos, and files automatically show up in the phone’s gallery.
This can be awkward if you want to keep certain chats private, avoid gallery clutter, or stop WhatsApp media from syncing to cloud services. Thankfully, MB WhatsApp iOS provides simple ways to keep your media hidden without deleting anything.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to hide MB WhatsApp media from your gallery, how the feature works, and additional privacy tips to keep your data secure.
Why Hiding MB WhatsApp Media Is Important
By default, MB WhatsApp stores downloaded media in your phone’s internal storage. As a result, images and videos may appear in gallery apps or even sync automatically to cloud backups.
Hiding media from the gallery helps you:
- Protect private or personal photos
- Keep your gallery clean and organized
- Prevent unwanted cloud syncing
- Separate work and personal media
- Improve privacy when sharing your phone
Hide MB WhatsApp Media Using App Settings
MB WhatsApp includes a built-in option to stop media from appearing in your gallery. This is the easiest and safest method.
Step 1: Open MB WhatsApp Settings
- Launch MB WhatsApp on your Android device
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top corner
- Go to Settings >Chats
Step 2: Disable Media Visibility
- Find the Media Visibility option
- Turn the toggle off
Once disabled, any new photos or videos you receive will no longer show up in your gallery.
Note: This setting only applies to new media. Files already visible in your gallery won’t be hidden automatically.
Hide Media from Individual Chats or Groups
If you only want to hide media from specific chats or groups, MB WhatsApp lets you control visibility conversation-by-conversation.
Step 1: Open the Chat or Group
- Open the chat you want to manage
- Tap on the contact or group name at the top
Step 2: Change Media Visibility
- Scroll down and select Media Visibility
- Choose No when prompted
Now, media from that specific chat or group will stay hidden from your gallery.
Pro Tip:
This is useful if you want personal chats hidden while keeping work or family media visible.
Use File Hiding Apps for Extra Privacy
For users who want maximum control, third-party privacy apps can help lock or encrypt your media folders.
Popular options include:
- Gallery Vault
- Keepsafe
- File Hide Expert
These apps can protect your MBWhatsApp Media folder with a password or fingerprint, adding an extra security layer.
How to Show Hidden Media Again
If you decide to make your media visible again, follow these steps:
- Open File Manager
- Go to MBWhatsApp > Media
- Remove the .nomedia file (if present)
- Restart your phone or clear the gallery app cache
Your hidden photos and videos should now reappear in the gallery.
Extra Privacy Tips for MB WhatsApp Users
- Enable App Lock: Use fingerprint, PIN, or pattern lock
- Turn off Auto-Download: Settings > Storage & Data
- Hide Chats: Archive or lock sensitive conversations
- Secure Backups: Avoid public cloud storage
- Update Regularly: Always use the latest MB WhatsApp version
Common Issues and Solutions
Media Still Showing in Gallery
- Clear cache of your gallery app
- Ensure Media Visibility was disabled before downloading files
- Check that the .nomedia file exists in the correct folder
Hidden Media Reappears After Update
- Some updates reset settings
- Re-disable Media Visibility
- Recheck hidden folders
Cloud Apps Still Display Media
- Apps like Google Photos may ignore .nomedia files
- Disable folder sync or manually hide folders inside those apps
