Some files that you do not assume? Or too confidential to leave them for everyone to see? There are various reasons for hiding data on your mobile phone. Indeed, the latter 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 smartphone, there will necessarily be a risk that someone can gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Honor 20i . First of all, let's see what solutions are there to manually hide your data on your Honor 20i . Then we will see how to hide files from your Honor 20i using an application .

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Hide files on your Honor 20i manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your Honor 20i simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual solution that we will now discuss is the one for you.

With file manager you have on your Honor 20i, you can 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 visible on your mobile phone. However do not worry, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Honor 20i
  • Select 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 Honor 20i. However, it is not possible to watch them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the procedure 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 point in the procedure, on some data manager applications, you may have to choose " Show hidden files  And activate the button.

To make them reappear permanently, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on its Honor 20i using a third-party application

The alternative that you have just discovered is quick and easy, however, it does not provide the possibility of securing your data. Indeed, anyone who knows this trick can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on an Honor 20i, the safest thing will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on Google Play Store.

If you want hide an application on your Honor 20i, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on an Honor 20i. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it allows hiding data, photos and videos with a encryption solution for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . In addition, the application is not visible in the list of applications of the user, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

In the event that you want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid file loss in the event of a problem with your Honor 20i. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Honor 20i sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide above all photos and videos. However, it is also very powerful for hiding the data of your Honor 20i by securing them using a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for increased security.

The application allows for example to create a private cloud inside which you can store your precious documents, data, videos and photos for later retrieval. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this option is only accessible with the Premium offer.

In the event that you want as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Honor 20i, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Honor 20i.