Some documents that you do not assume? Or too confidential to leave them in the eyes of everyone? There may be various reasons for wanting to hide data on your phone. In fact, it 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 protect your mobile phone, there will always be a risk that someone can gain access to it. That is why you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Huawei P9 . To begin with, we will find out what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Huawei P9 . And then we'll see how to hide files from your Huawei P9 using an application .

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Hide files on your Huawei P9 manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Huawei P9 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual method that we will now discuss is the one that suits you.

With file manager that you have on your Huawei P9, it is possible 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 phone. However do not worry, 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 P9
  • Select 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 validate the process.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei P9. However, it is not possible to watch them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the process 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 data manager applications, you may need to select " 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 data on your Huawei P9 using a specific application

The solution that you have just discovered is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to put your data in a safe place. In fact, anyone who knows this trick can access your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Huawei P9, the safest will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.

If you want hide an application on your Huawei P9, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on a Huawei P9. 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 data, photos and videos with a encryption method for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . Also, the application is not visible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If ever you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a mishap with your Huawei P9. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Huawei P9 sound files using 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 data of your Huawei P9 by securing them using a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.

The application allows for example to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos for later retrieval. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any 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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