Some files that you don't want to show to others? Or too sensitive to leave them for all to see? There are many reasons you can hide data on your mobile phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take every precaution to secure your mobile phone, there is bound to be a risk that someone will gain access to it. This is why you are going to have to find the best way to hide files on your Huawei Nova 5z . First of all we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Huawei Nova 5z . Then we will see how to hide files from your Huawei Nova 5z using an application .

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Hide files on your Huawei Nova 5z manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your Huawei Nova 5z simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual technique that we will now discuss is the one for you.

With file manager which is installed on your Huawei Nova 5z, 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 displayed on your mobile phone. However, do not be worried, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Huawei Nova 5z
  • 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 procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei Nova 5z. 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:

  • See you in file manager from your mobile phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this step, on some data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files  And activate the button.

To make them reappear definitively, it will be necessary in a very simple way to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your Huawei Nova 5z using a third-party application

The alternative that you have just seen is easy and fast but it does not give the possibility of putting your data in a safe place. Indeed, anyone who knows this maneuver can reach your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Huawei Nova 5z, the safest thing 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.

If you ever want hide an application on your Huawei Nova 5z, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on a Huawei Nova 5z. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it allows hiding data, 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, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid being questioned by your relatives.

In the event that you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid data loss in the event of a problem with your Huawei Nova 5z. However this alternative is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Huawei Nova 5z sound files using Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide above all photos and videos. However, it is also very powerful for hiding the data of your Huawei Nova 5z by securing them using 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 will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud where you can store your precious documents, data, videos and photos for later reference. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this function is only available with the Premium offer.

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