Some files that you do not assume? Or too confidential to leave them for all to see? There are various reasons that can make you want to hide data on your smartphone. Indeed, it is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the measures to secure your phone, there will always 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 8A . First, we will find out what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Honor 8A . And then we will see how to hide files from your Honor 8A using an application .
Hide files on your Honor 8A manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Honor 8A simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual method that we will now see is the one that suits you.
With file manager you have on your Honor 8A, 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 smartphone. However, do not be worried, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this process work:
- Open the file manager of your Honor 8A
- 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.
- Once again press the option » reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the procedure.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor 8A. However, it is not possible to consult 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 smartphone
- Press 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 option.
To make them reappear permanently, you will very easily have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Honor 8A using a third-party application
The trick that you have just discovered is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to put your data in a safe place. Indeed, anyone who knows this maneuver can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on an Honor 8A, the safest will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
In the event that you want hide an application on your Honor 8A, discover all the solutions in this article.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on an Honor 8A. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it will allow 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 . 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 loss of files in the event of a mishap with your Honor 8A. However, this option is only accessible with the Premium version.
Hide Honor 8A sound files using 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 8A by securing them using 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 in particular make it possible to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos for later retrieval. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any smartphone, 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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