Some files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? There are many reasons that can cause you to hide data on your phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take all measures to secure your mobile phone, there will still be a risk that someone will gain access to it. This is the reason why you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Honor 20s . First, we will find out what solutions are there to manually hide your data on your Honor 20s . Then we will see how to hide files from your Honor 20s using an application .
Hiding files on your Honor 20s manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Honor 20s simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual method that we are now going to discover is the one that suits you.
With file manager which is installed on your Honor 20s, 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 phone. However do not be worried, it is only concealed and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this procedure work:
- Open the file manager of your Honor 20s
- Choose the file or folder that you want to hide.
- Click the "More" button (the three vertical dots) to select "Rename".
- Add a point at the start the name of the file or folder.
- Press once more on the setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok »To validate the procedure.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor 20s. Having said that, 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 simple:
- See you in file manager from your phone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " 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 option.
To make them reappear permanently, you will have to very easily rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Honor 20s using a third-party application
The solution that you have just seen is simple and fast, however it does not allow you to put your data in a safe place. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on an Honor 20s, the best solution will be to call on a third party application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.
In the event that you wish hide an application on your Honor 20s, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on an Honor 20s. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it allows you to hide data, photos and videos with a encryption method for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . Also, the application is not visible 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 wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a mishap with your Honor 20s. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Honor 20s 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 efficient at hiding the data of your Honor 20s by securing them using a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.
The application allows among other things to create a private cloud in which you can put your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this feature is only available with the Premium offer.
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