Some files that you do not assume? Or too confidential to leave them for all to see? There are many reasons for wanting to hide files on your phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all measures to secure your mobile phone, there will necessarily be a risk that someone will gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Honor 5C . First of all, we will see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Honor 5C . Then we will see how to hide files from your Honor 5C with an application .

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Hide files on your Honor 5C manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your Honor 5C simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual method that we are now going to discuss is the one you need.

With file manager which is installed on your Honor 5C, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The file we are talking about will then no longer be displayed on your phone. However do not be afraid, it is simply concealed and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Honor 5C
  • 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.  
  • Once again press the option » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor 5C. 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 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 file manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files  And activate the option.

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

Hide files on its Honor 5C with a specific application

The alternative that you have just discovered is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone who knows this maneuver can reach your precious files. So to properly hide your files on an Honor 5C, the best solution will be to call on a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.

In the event that you wish hide an application on your Honor 5C, discover all the solutions in this guide.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on an Honor 5C. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it allows you to hide files, photos and videos with a encryption method 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 arousing the curiosity of some people.

If you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid file loss in the event of a problem with your Honor 5C. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Honor 5C sound files using Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient at hiding the files of your Honor 5C by securing them with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.

The application will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud where you can store your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos for future reference. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this feature is only accessible with the Premium offer.

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