Some files that you do not assume? Or too sensitive to leave them for everyone to see? There are many reasons that can make you want to hide data on your mobile phone. In fact, it is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your phone, there will always be a risk that someone can gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your LG K12 + . First, we'll see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your LG K12 + . And then we will see how to hide files from your LG K12 + with an application .

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Hide files on your LG K12 + manually

If you ever want to hide files on your LG K12 + simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual technique that we will now discover is the one you need.

With file manager you have on your LG K12 +, you have the option to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The file we are talking about will then no longer be displayed on your mobile phone. However do not worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your LG K12 +
  • 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 LG K12 +. Regardless, you can't watch them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as easy:

  • Go to 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 data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files  And activate the button.

In order for them to be visible again, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your LG K12 + with a specific application

The solution that you have just discovered is quick and easy, however, it does not provide the possibility of putting your data in a safe place. In fact, anyone familiar with this maneuver can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on an LG K12 +, 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.

In the event that you want hide an application on your LG K12 +, 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 LG K12 +. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it gives the opportunity 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 . Also, the application cannot be accessed in the user's application list, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If ever you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid data loss in the event of a problem with your LG K12 +. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.

Hide LG K12 + 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 powerful for hiding the data of your LG K12 + 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 will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud inside which you can put your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos to recover them later. Your data is therefore accessible at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this feature is only available with the Premium offer.

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