Some documents that you don't want to show to others? Or too sensitive to leave them for everyone to see? There are many reasons for wanting to hide data on your mobile phone. In fact, it is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your phone, there is bound to be a risk that someone can gain access to it. It is for this reason that you are going to have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A20s . To begin with, we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy A20s . After that we will find out how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy A20s with an application .
Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A20s manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A20s simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual procedure that we will now discuss is the one you need.
With file manager which is installed on your Samsung Galaxy A20s, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The file in question will then no longer be displayed on your mobile phone. But do not be worried, it is only concealed and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:
- Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy A20s
- Click on the file or folder that you want to hide.
- Click the "More" button (the three vertical dots) to select "Rename".
- Add a point just before the name of the file or folder.
- Click once more on the setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok »To validate the operation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Samsung Galaxy A20s. However, you can't view them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:
- See you in file manager from your mobile phone
- Click on the menu » Settings »
- then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this step, on some data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files And activate the button.
In order for them to be visible again, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Samsung Galaxy A20s using a specific application
The trick you have just seen is quick and easy, but it doesn't keep your data safe. In fact, anyone familiar with this practice can get to your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Samsung Galaxy A20s, the best solution will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
In case you want hide an application on your Samsung Galaxy A20s, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy A20s. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it gives the opportunity to hide data, photos and videos with a encryption procedure for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . In addition, the application is not accessible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid being questioned by your relatives.
In the event that you want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any data loss in a mishap with your Samsung Galaxy A20s. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Samsung Galaxy A20s sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide above all photos and videos. But it is also very powerful for hiding the data of your Samsung Galaxy A20s by securing them with a password or authentication with fingerprint. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.
The application allows for example to create a private cloud inside which you can put your precious documents, data, videos and photos for future reference. Your data is therefore accessible at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this option is only available with the Premium offer.
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