# UC Vault - Hide Photos, Videos > UC Vault: Your Ultimate Security Solution to hide Files, Photos and Videos. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filevault.privary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filevault.privary) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.filevault.privary` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** UC Vaulty - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 6,088,249 - **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (39,766 ratings) - **Version:** 2.2.11 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-12 - **First published:** 2019-12-02 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 71 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-10-23 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.filevault.privary) - **Website:** [https://filevaultprivary.jk-txt.com/](https://filevaultprivary.jk-txt.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://privacypolicycenter.com/view.php?v=NUxJN0RvajNCSTFhOFVLanY4SW5EUT09&n=Vault-Files-Photos-Videos](https://privacypolicycenter.com/view.php?v=NUxJN0RvajNCSTFhOFVLanY4SW5EUT09&n=Vault-Files-Photos-Videos) ## Description UC Vault is a privacy-focused security solution that hides and protects your photos, videos, and audio in a secure locket. With a simple passcode or biometric unlock, your private files stay out of sight and away from prying eyes. Features include Photo Vault, Video Vault, and Audio Vault, along with strong encryption and an intuitive interface for fast locking and unlocking. It emphasizes privacy, security, and control over your digital life. ## Rankings - #21,177 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS` - `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.filevault.privary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.filevault.privary.assistant.RECEIVE_BROADCAST_PERMISSION` - `com.filevault.privary.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users mostly give the app positive ratings, calling it very good, excellent, useful, and trusted for hiding photos and videos. Several reviewers, however, report losing files or videos, including missing backups and deleted videos. Others are concerned the app looks dangerous or was blocked by Google over personal-info access. A few mention trouble changing the password and recovering access, and one notes slow video playback and limited quality. ### Pros - Many users praise the app as very good, excellent, or nice overall - Users find it useful for hiding files and describe it as trusted and secure - Users like its smart design and easy use ### Cons - Several users report losing files or videos, including deleted videos and missing backups - Some users find the app suspicious, saying it looks dangerous or that Google blocked it for accessing personal info - Some users say the password change and recovery options are confusing or missing ## Similar extensions and apps - [Photo Vault - Lock Gallery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.safe.hide.vault.photolock) — 29,611 users - [Vault: Hide Photos & Videos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kkmcodes.vault) — 6,117 users - [Vault - Hide Photos & Videos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmagic.vault) — 167,615 users, 4.16 / 5 - [Hide Photos & Videos – Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lyvoriaentertainment.nullvault) — 4,945 users - [Hide Vault: Photos & Videos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vault.hide.media.photo.video.lock.ptl) — 418,138 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Vault - Hide Photos and Videos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.lock.gallery.vault.image.video) — 2,775 users - [Vaulty - Photo Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vaulty.hidepics.videolock) — 2,792 users - [Hide Photos & Videos: Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.ndlab.privatevault) — 2,809 users - [Hidden Vault - Hide Photos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/vault.hidden.free) — 281,420 users, 4.28 / 5 - [Vault: Hide Photos & Videos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.applockpro.photovault.password.locker) — 5,368 users - [Vault – Hide Photos & Videos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.easylife.vault) — 1,854 users - [Hide Photo & Videos - Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.galleryvault.VideoLocker) — 20,116,865 users, 4.13 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filevault.privary)