Some documents that you don't want to show to others? Or too confidential to leave them for all to see? There are many reasons that can make you want to hide files on your mobile phone. Indeed, this one is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to secure your phone, there will always be a risk that someone can gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Huawei Maimang 8 . First, we will find out what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Huawei Maimang 8 . Then we will see how to hide files from your Huawei Maimang 8 with an application .

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Hide files on your Huawei Maimang 8 manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Huawei Maimang 8 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual technique that we are now going to discover is the one you need.

With file manager which is installed on your Huawei Maimang 8, you will be able 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 mobile phone. However do not be afraid, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Huawei Maimang 8
  • 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.  
  • Press once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei Maimang 8. However, it is not possible to view them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as easy:

  • Go to file manager from your mobile phone
  • Press the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " 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 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 Huawei Maimang 8 with a third-party application

The solution you have just seen is quick and easy, but it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can access your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Huawei Maimang 8, the safest 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 want hide an application on your Huawei Maimang 8, discover all the solutions in this guide.

Hide files using the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on a Huawei Maimang 8. 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 technique 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, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If ever you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a problem with your Huawei Maimang 8. However, this option is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Huawei Maimang 8 sound files using Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very powerful for hiding the files of your Huawei Maimang 8 by securing them with 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 in particular to create a private cloud in which you can store your precious 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 option is only available with the Premium offer.

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