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 that can lead you to hide files on your smartphone. Indeed, this one is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And even if you take every precaution to secure your phone, there will always be a risk that someone could gain access to it. It is for this reason that you are going to have to find the best way to hide files on your Huawei Nova Y70 . First, we will find out what techniques exist to manually hide your files on your Huawei Nova Y70 . Then we will find out how to hide the files of your Huawei Nova Y70 using an application .

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Hide files on your Huawei Nova Y70 manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Huawei Nova Y70 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual solution that we will now discover is the one you need.

With file manager that you have on your Huawei Nova Y70, you have the option of hiding 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 smartphone. However, no reason to worry, it is just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. In that case, how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Huawei Nova Y70
  • 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 validate the manipulation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei Nova Y70. However, it is not possible to watch 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 smartphone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point, on a number of file manager applications, you may need to click " Show hidden files  And activate the button.

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 Nova Y70 using a specific application

The alternative that you have just seen is easy and fast but it does not give the possibility of putting your files in safety. Indeed, anyone knowing this scheme can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Huawei Nova Y70, 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 ever want hide an application on your Huawei Nova Y70, 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 a Huawei Nova Y70. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it gives an opportunity 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 ever 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 Huawei Nova Y70. However, this operation is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide files from your Huawei Nova Y70 with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient for hiding the files of your Huawei Nova Y70 by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can additionally 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 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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