[iPad] How to lock some videos?

2012Tony2012 · Jan 17, 2013, 02:09 PM

I have some videos that I do not want my kids to view, how can I lock some videos on the iPad that they cannot see them or play them?

Small White Car · Jan 17, 2013, 02:14 PM

If you want to auto-sync them from your iTunes library to the stock 'Videos' app then there's no way to lock specific files.

What you'll need to do is get a separate file management app like this:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file...285578660?mt=8

You have to manually copy files to it. If you have wifi you can log into it as if it were a remote computer. If you don't have wifi you can use USB and iTunes to open it like a flash drive.

Either way, you copy files in and set a password on the app itself.

2012Tony2012 · Jan 17, 2013, 04:57 PM

Anyone know of any freeware apps for Ipad that can lock or password protect video files?

bufffilm · Jan 18, 2013, 08:32 AM

it's not free but spend $3 and buy goodplayer or avplayerhd.

you can create a password protected folder and then you can put your private movies in there. it also makes it easier to sync movies to the ipad since you can copy movies to your ipad w/o having to use the itunes movie sync. (this is only useful if you get movies from other sources than the itunes store.)

KeepCalmPeople · Jan 18, 2013, 09:22 AM

If the movies on your iPad have age ratings (PG-13 etc.) then you can go into the Restrictions setting and change the maximum allowable rating for the movies. Any movies rated older than your setting will disappear from your Videos app (but will remain on your iPad) until you turn off the restriction.
Not very flexible but it might work for you...

ZuneMan? · Jan 18, 2013, 09:43 AM

Do you have a lot of porn?

darngooddesign · Jan 18, 2013, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuneMan?

Do you have a lot of porn?

Why does that confuse you?

pat park · Jan 18, 2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012Tony2012

Anyone know of any freeware apps for Ipad that can lock or password protect video files?

None that we know of. Why can't you pay a small amount to get the right app for your needs?

ZuneMan? · Jan 18, 2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darngooddesign

Why does that confuse you?

Because he should not have porn on his iPad if he is intending to let others use it. It is quite baffling he does!

Che Castro · Jan 18, 2013, 10:05 PM

Buy them an ipad mini & don't let them use your ipad

darngooddesign · Jan 19, 2013, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuneMan?

Because he should not have porn on his iPad if he is intending to let others use it. It is quite baffling he does!

See the bit where he wants to lock the videos? You're assuming he is letting anyone else use his iPad with those videos on it.

2012Tony2012 · Jan 19, 2013, 04:53 PM

Wow, a lot of accusations in this thread.

I just want to lock some videos or stop people viewing them. Anyway to do this on iPad?

T5BRICK · Jan 19, 2013, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012Tony2012

Wow, a lot of accusations in this thread.

I just want to lock some videos or stop people viewing them. Anyway to do this on iPad?

Not that I know of. If you don't want people to view them, don't put them on the iPad?

You may be able to store them in Dropbox, I think that will allow you to set a password.

darngooddesign · Jan 19, 2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012Tony2012

Wow, a lot of accusations in this thread.

I just want to lock some videos or stop people viewing them. Anyway to do this on iPad?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bufffilm

it's not free but spend $3 and buy goodplayer or avplayerhd.

you can create a password protected folder and then you can put your private movies in there. it also makes it easier to sync movies to the ipad since you can copy movies to your ipad w/o having to use the itunes movie sync. (this is only useful if you get movies from other sources than the itunes store.)

Someone answered your question.

matttye · Jan 19, 2013, 07:53 PM

"Photo vault" has free and paid versions. The free version will lock videos away, but you need to save them to the camera roll to view them. You can then delete them again afterwards.

If you get the paid version you can watch videos in the app itself.

Jan 17, 2013, 02:09 PM	#1
2012Tony2012 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2012	How to lock some videos? I have some videos that I do not want my kids to view, how can I lock some videos on the iPad that they cannot see them or play them?
	0

Jan 18, 2013, 09:43 AM	#6
ZuneMan? macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Apple Store	Do you have a lot of porn? __________________
	0

Jan 19, 2013, 07:53 PM	#15
matttye macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lincoln, England	"Photo vault" has free and paid versions. The free version will lock videos away, but you need to save them to the camera roll to view them. You can then delete them again afterwards. If you get the paid version you can watch videos in the app itself. __________________ iPad 2 16GB Black (WiFi+3G) (iOS 6.1.3) -- iPhone 5 64GB White (iOS 6.1.3).
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Jan 17, 2013, 02:14 PM	#2
Small White Car macrumors G3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington DC	If you want to auto-sync them from your iTunes library to the stock 'Videos' app then there's no way to lock specific files. What you'll need to do is get a separate file management app like this: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file...285578660?mt=8 You have to manually copy files to it. If you have wifi you can log into it as if it were a remote computer. If you don't have wifi you can use USB and iTunes to open it like a flash drive. Either way, you copy files in and set a password on the app itself.
	0

Jan 17, 2013, 04:57 PM	#3
2012Tony2012 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2012	Anyone know of any freeware apps for Ipad that can lock or password protect video files?
	0

Jan 18, 2013, 08:32 AM	#4
bufffilm macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011	it's not free but spend $3 and buy goodplayer or avplayerhd. you can create a password protected folder and then you can put your private movies in there. it also makes it easier to sync movies to the ipad since you can copy movies to your ipad w/o having to use the itunes movie sync. (this is only useful if you get movies from other sources than the itunes store.)
	0

Jan 18, 2013, 09:22 AM	#5
KeepCalmPeople macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012	If the movies on your iPad have age ratings (PG-13 etc.) then you can go into the Restrictions setting and change the maximum allowable rating for the movies. Any movies rated older than your setting will disappear from your Videos app (but will remain on your iPad) until you turn off the restriction. Not very flexible but it might work for you...
	0

Jan 18, 2013, 10:05 PM	#10
Che Castro macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2009	Buy them an ipad mini & don't let them use your ipad
	0

Jan 19, 2013, 04:53 PM	#12
2012Tony2012 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2012	Wow, a lot of accusations in this thread. I just want to lock some videos or stop people viewing them. Anyway to do this on iPad?
	0