Some files that you do not assume? Or too personal to leave them for all to see? There are various reasons that can make you want to hide files on your phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take every precaution to secure your mobile phone, there will necessarily 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 Y6s . First of all, let's see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your Huawei Y6s . Then we will see how to hide the files of your Huawei Y6s using an application .

hide-files-Huawei-Y6s

Hide files on your Huawei Y6s manually

If you want to hide files on your Huawei Y6s simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual technique that we will now discuss is the one for you.

With file manager that you have on your Huawei Y6s, you will be able 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 be worried, it is only concealed and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Huawei Y6s
  • Choose 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 confirm the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Huawei Y6s. However, you cannot view them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as simple:

  • Go to file manager from your phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on some file manager applications, you may need to click " Show hidden files  And activate the option.

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

Hide files on your Huawei Y6s using a specific application

The trick you have just discovered is quick and easy, however, it does not keep your files safe. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Huawei Y6s, the safest 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 want hide an application on your Huawei Y6s, discover all the solutions in this article.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on a Huawei Y6s. 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 files, 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, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid being interrogated by your relatives.

In the event that you want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a mishap with your Huawei Y6s. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Huawei Y6s sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very powerful for hiding the files of your Huawei Y6s by securing them with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can also 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 precious documents, files, videos and photos for later reference. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this feature is only accessible with the Premium offer.

In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Huawei Y6s, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Y6s.