Some files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too confidential to leave them for all to see? There are many reasons that can justify the desire to hide files on your mobile phone. In fact, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take all measures to protect your device, there is bound to be a risk that someone will gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Huawei P8 . First we will see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Huawei P8 . After that we will see how to hide files from your Huawei P8 with an application .
Hide files on your Huawei P8 manually
If you want to hide files on your Huawei P8 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual method that we will now see is the one you need.
With file manager that you have on your Huawei P8, you have the option to 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, no need to worry, it is only concealed and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this procedure work:
- Open the file manager of your Huawei P8
- Choose the file or folder that you want to hide.
- Click the "More" button (the three vertical dots) to select "Rename".
- Add a point just before the name of the file or folder.
- Click once more on the setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the manipulation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei P8. However, you cannot view them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:
- See you in 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 option.
In order for them to be visible again, you will very easily have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Huawei P8 with a third-party application
The alternative that you have just discovered is simple and fast, however it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. In fact, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your valuable documents. So to properly hide your files on a Huawei P8, the safest will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
In the event that you want hide an application on your Huawei P8, discover all the solutions in this article.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on a Huawei P8. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it will allow you to hide files, photos and videos with a encryption method 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 want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a mishap with your Huawei P8. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.
Hide Huawei P8 sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient at hiding the files of your Huawei P8 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 among other things to create a private cloud inside which you can put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your files are therefore available 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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