Some files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too confidential to leave them in the eyes of everyone? There are many reasons why you might want to hide files on your phone. Indeed, this one is full of sensitive and personal files which should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take every precaution to protect your mobile phone, there is always 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 Motorola E6 Play . First we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your files on your Motorola E6 Play . And then we will see how to hide files from your Motorola E6 Play with an application .

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Hide files on your Motorola E6 Play manually

If you want to hide files on your Motorola E6 Play simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual manipulation that we will now see is what you need.

With file manager you have on your Motorola E6 Play, you can 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 simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this process work:

  • Open the file manager of your Motorola E6 Play
  • 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 option " reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Motorola E6 Play. However, you can't watch them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:

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

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

Hide files on its Motorola E6 Play with a third-party application

The solution you have just seen is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone who knows this maneuver can access your precious files. So to properly hide your files on a Motorola E6 Play, the best solution 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 want hide an application on your Motorola E6 Play, discover all the solutions in this guide.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on a Motorola E6 Play. 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 files, photos and videos with a encryption manipulation 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, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid being interrogated by your relatives.

If you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid data loss in the event of a problem with your Motorola E6 Play. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Motorola E6 Play 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 files of your Motorola E6 Play 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 increased security.

The application will in particular make it possible to create a private cloud in which you can put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos for later retrieval. 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 option is only available with the Premium offer.

In the event that you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Motorola E6 Play, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Motorola E6 Plus.