Nomedia Android

Nomedia

Create .nomedia file and refresh MediaStore immediately! Media scanner.

Features & Capabilities

Nomedia is a powerful tool designed to help Android users manage media visibility by creating or deleting ".nomedia" files in specific folders. This forces the media scanner to ignore media files in these directories, preventing them from appearing in Gallery, Music Player, Video Player, and other apps relying on MediaStore.

Key features include automatic scanning of all media folders (with manual folder addition on Android 11+) and two viewing modes: a convenient folder list and an advanced file browser. Users can easily toggle the presence of .nomedia files to hide or reveal media content across their device. Please note, this extension is ideal for hiding redundant or junk media files but is not intended as a privacy protection tool. Compatibility may vary on some devices, and caution is advised when using on sensitive folders.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
g(x) labs
Downloads:
5,741,588 14.90K
Rating:
3.56
(17,262)
4 new ratings
Version:
4.6.3 Last updated: 2025-12-26
Version code:
86
Creation date:
2013-09-14
Publisher country:
CN CN
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
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Size:
8.13MB
Email:
hi*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-13
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
g(x) labs
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrck.nomedia
Email:
hi*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://gxlabs-apps.web.app

User Reviews

Nomedia effectively hides media from the gallery using .nomedia files and persists changes even after uninstall, and is praised for its simplicity. However, it is plagued by intrusive ads and significant privacy concerns, along with a sometimes clunky user experience that leads to user frustration.
Pros
  • Hides media from the gallery (e.g., WhatsApp folders) effectively.
  • Easy to use and works as advertised.
  • Creates .nomedia files and uses MediaStore scanning to block media.
  • Changes persist after uninstall, so settings stay in place.
  • Keeps apps functioning by hiding media without breaking apps that rely on those files.
Cons
  • Intrusive ads flood the UI and degrade usability.
  • Privacy concerns about data collection and sharing with third parties.
  • Negative usability sentiment: clunky interface and overall hassle leading some users to uninstall.
Recent reviews
The setup gonna reset from time to time.
by La*****, 2026-07-04

if there is a way the .nomedia file automatically turns off everytime then its not an app it will be gem 🩵
by AK*****, 2026-06-26
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