Some files that you don't want to show to others? Or too personal to leave them accessible to everyone? There may be various reasons for wanting to hide data on your phone. Indeed, it is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all precautions to protect your device, there will necessarily be a risk that someone will gain access to it. This is why you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Lenovo Vibe P1m . To begin with, we will find out what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Lenovo Vibe P1m . After that we will see how to hide files from your Lenovo Vibe P1m with an application .

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Hide files on your Lenovo Vibe P1m manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Lenovo Vibe P1m simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual procedure that we will now discover is the one you need.

With file manager you have on your Lenovo Vibe P1m, you will be able 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 displayed on your phone. However do not worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this process work:

  • Open the file manager of your Lenovo Vibe P1m
  • 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 just before   the name of the file or folder.  
  • Click once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To validate the process.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Lenovo Vibe P1m. However, it is not possible to consult them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as simple:

  • See you in file manager from your phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point, on a number of data manager applications, you may need to choose " Show hidden files  And activate the button.

To make them reappear permanently, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on its Lenovo Vibe P1m with a specific application

The solution that you have just discovered is simple and fast, however it does not allow you to keep your data safe. Indeed, anyone who knows this maneuver can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Lenovo Vibe P1m, the best solution will be to call 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 Lenovo Vibe P1m, 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 Lenovo Vibe P1m. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it gives the opportunity to hide data, photos and videos with a encryption procedure 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 arousing the curiosity of some people.

If ever you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid file loss in the event of a problem with your Lenovo Vibe P1m. However, this option is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Lenovo Vibe P1m sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide above all photos and videos. However, it is also very powerful for hiding the data of your Lenovo Vibe P1m 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 put your precious documents, data, videos and photos to consult them later. Your data is therefore accessible at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this function is only accessible with the Premium offer.

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