A few files you don't feel like showing to others? Or too personal to leave them within everyone's reach? There are many reasons you might want to hide files on their phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your mobile phone, there will always be a risk that someone can have access to it. That's why you'll have to find the best way to hide files on your Honor X6 . To begin with, we will find out what techniques exist to manually hide your files on your Honor X6 . After that we will see how to hide the files of your Honor X6 using an application .
Hide files on your Honor X6 manually
If you want to hide files on your Honor X6 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual procedure that we will now discuss is the one for you.
With file manager you have on your Honor X6, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be visible on your phone. However, don't worry, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:
- Open the file manager of your Honor X6
- Choose 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.
- Once again press the option » reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the process.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Honor X6. However, it is not possible to watch them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:
- Go to file manager from your phone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on a number of file manager applications, you may need to click " Show hidden files And activate the button.
To make them reappear permanently, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Honor X6 using a specific application
The solution you have just seen is simple and quick, however it does not allow you to secure your files. Indeed, anyone knowing this maneuver can reach your precious files. So to properly hide your files on an Honor X6, the safest way 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 X6, discover all the solutions in this guide.
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 X6. 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 accessible 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 problem with your Honor X6. However this option is only available with the Premium version.
Hide files from your Honor X6 using Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very good at hiding your Honor X6 files by securing them using a password or fingerprint authentication. 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 put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to consult 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 this function is only available with the Premium offer.
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