Some documents that you do not assume? Or too personal to leave them for all to see? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide files on his smartphone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your mobile phone, there will necessarily be a risk that someone will gain access to it. That is why you will need to find the best solution for hide files on your Honor 8S . First of all, we will see what techniques exist to manually hide your files on your Honor 8S . Then we will find out how to hide files from your Honor 8S using an application .
Hide files on your Honor 8S manually
If you want to hide files on your Honor 8S simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual solution that we are now going to see is the one for you.
With file manager which is installed on your Honor 8S, you have the option 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 visible on your smartphone. But do not worry, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:
- Open the file manager of your Honor 8S
- 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 at the start the name of the file or folder.
- Click once more on the setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok »To validate the manipulation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor 8S. However, you cannot view them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:
- Go to file manager from your smartphone
- Click on 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 click " Show hidden files And activate the option.
In order for them to be visible again, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Honor 8S using a specific application
The trick you have just seen is quick and easy, however it does not keep your files safe. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can access your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on an Honor 8S, the best solution will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.
In case you want hide an application on your Honor 8S, discover all the solutions today.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on an Honor 8S. 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 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, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid being questioned by your relatives.
If you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a mishap with your Honor 8S. However, this option is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Honor 8S sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide above all photos and videos. But it is also very powerful for hiding the files of your Honor 8S 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 additional security.
The application allows for example to create a private cloud inside which you can put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos for later retrieval. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this feature is only available with the Premium offer.
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