A few files you don't feel like showing to others? Or too personal to leave them within everyone's reach? There are many reasons why you might want to hide files on their 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 all the precautions to secure your smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone will access it. This is why you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Motorola Moto G41 . First of all, let's see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Motorola Moto G41 . And then we will find out how to hide your Motorola Moto G41 files using an app .

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Hide files on your Motorola Moto G41 manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your Motorola Moto G41 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual solution that we will now see is the one that suits you.

With file manager you have on your Motorola Moto G41, you will be able to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file concerned will then no longer be displayed on your phone. However, don't worry, 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 Motorola Moto G41
  • 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.  
  • Click once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the manipulation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Motorola Moto G41. 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:

  • See you in file manager from your phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " 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 permanently, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide files on your Motorola Moto G41 using a third-party application

The solution you have just seen is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to secure your files. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Motorola Moto G41, the best solution will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.

In the event that you wish hide an application on your Motorola Moto G41, discover all the solutions in this guide.

Hide files using the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on a Motorola Moto G41. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it gives an opportunity to hide files, photos and videos with a encryption solution 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 being questioned by your relatives.

In the event that you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a problem with your Motorola Moto G41. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Motorola Moto G41 sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very good at hiding your Motorola Moto G41 files by securing them using a password or fingerprint authentication. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for increased security.

The application will in particular make it possible to create a private cloud where you can store your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos for later viewing. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any 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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