Some files that you don't want to show to others? Or too personal to leave them accessible to everyone? There may be various reasons for wanting to hide files on your phone. In fact, it is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the measures to protect your smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone will gain access to it. This is the reason why you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Honor 6X . First we will see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your Honor 6X . Then we will see how to hide files from your Honor 6X with an application .
Hide files on your Honor 6X manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Honor 6X simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual procedure that we are now going to discover is the one for you.
With file manager which is installed on your Honor 6X, 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 visible on your phone. But don't be worried, it is only concealed and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this process work:
- Open the file manager of your Honor 6X
- 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.
- Press once more on the setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the operation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor 6X. However, you cannot view them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:
- Go to file manager from your phone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this step, on some file manager applications, you may have to choose " Show hidden files And activate the button.
In order for them to be visible again, it will be necessary to rename them again in a very simple way by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on its Honor 6X with a specific application
The trick you just saw is quick and easy, but it doesn't keep your files safe. In fact, anyone who knows this trick can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your files on an Honor 6X, the safest thing will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.
If you want hide an application on your Honor 6X, discover all the solutions in this article.
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 6X. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it will allow you to hide files, 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 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 want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid file loss in the event of a problem with your Honor 6X. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Honor 6X sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. But it is also very powerful for hiding the files of your Honor 6X by securing them with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for additional security.
The application allows in particular to create a private cloud in which you can put your precious documents, files, videos and photos to recover them later. 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 option is only available with the Premium offer.
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