Some files that you don't want to show to others? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? There are many reasons for wanting to hide files on your mobile 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 secure your smartphone, there is bound to be a risk that someone will access it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Honor Play 3 . First of all we will see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Honor Play 3 . And then we will see how to hide the files of your Honor Play 3 using an application .
Hide files on your Honor Play 3 manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Honor Play 3 simply and quickly without needing to download a third-party application, the manual procedure that we are now going to cover is the one you need.
With file manager that you have on your Honor Play 3, you can hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The affected file will then no longer be visible on your mobile phone. However do not worry, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So, how does this process work:
- Open the file manager of your Honor Play 3
- 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 option " reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the manipulation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor Play 3. That said, 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 mobile phone
- 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 have to choose " Show hidden files And activate the button.
To make them reappear permanently, you will have to very easily rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Honor Play 3 with a third-party application
The solution that you have just discovered is quick and easy, however, it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. In fact, anyone familiar with this practice can get to your precious files. So to properly hide your files on an Honor Play 3, the best solution will be to use 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 Play 3, discover all the solutions in this article.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on an Honor Play 3. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it gives the opportunity 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 . Also, the application is not visible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.
In the event that you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in a mishap with your Honor Play 3. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.
Hide Honor Play 3 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 powerful for hiding the files of your Honor Play 3 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 for example to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos for later retrieval. Your files are therefore accessible at any time and from any mobile 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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