Some files that you do not assume? Or too sensitive to leave them within everyone's reach? Many reasons can make you want to hide data on your smartphone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And despite all the measures to protect your phone, there will inevitably be a risk that someone can have access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Huawei Y6p . First we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Huawei Y6p . And then we will see how to hide the files of your Huawei Y6p using an application .

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Hide files on your Huawei Y6p manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your Huawei Y6p simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual technique that we are now going to discover is the one for you.

With file manager that you have on your Huawei Y6p, you can hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be displayed on your smartphone. However don't be worried, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. If so, how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Huawei Y6p
  • Select 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.  
  • Once again press the option » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei Y6p. However, you cannot watch them either. In the event that you want to view your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:

  • Go to file manager from your smartphone
  • Press the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " 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.

To make them reappear permanently, it will very easily be necessary to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your Huawei Y6p using a third-party application

The solution you have just discovered is easy and quick, however, it does not give the possibility of securing your data. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Huawei Y6p, the safest way 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 wish hide an application on your Huawei Y6p, discover all the solutions in this article.

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 Y6p. 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 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 visible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

In the event that you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a problem with your Huawei Y6p. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide files from Huawei Y6p sound using Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient for hiding the data of your Huawei Y6p by securing it 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 for example to create a private cloud inside which you can put your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this option is only available with the Premium offer.

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