A few files you don't feel like showing to others? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? Many reasons can lead you to hide data on his mobile phone. In fact, the latter is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the measures to secure your phone, there will always be a risk of someone gaining access to it. This is why you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Motorola Moto G42 . To begin with, we will see what solutions are there to manually hide your data on your Motorola Moto G42 . After that we will find out how to hide your Motorola Moto G42 files using an app .
Hide files on your Motorola Moto G42 manually
If you ever want to hide files on your Motorola Moto G42 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual method that we are now going to discover is the one that suits you.
With file manager which is installed on your Motorola Moto G42, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be visible on your mobile phone. However, don't worry, it's just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:
- Open the file manager of your Motorola Moto G42
- Select 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 manipulation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Motorola Moto G42. However, it is not possible to 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 uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on some data manager applications, you may have to choose " Show hidden files And activate the option.
For them to be visible again, you will have to very simply rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Motorola Moto G42 using a third-party application
The alternative that you have just discovered is easy and fast, however it does not give the possibility of putting your data in a safe place. In fact, anyone who knows this practice can reach your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Motorola Moto G42, the best solution will be to call on 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 G42, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on a Motorola Moto G42. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it gives an opportunity to hide data, photos and videos with a encryption method 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 arousing the curiosity of some people.
If ever you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a problem with your Motorola Moto G42. However, this operation is only accessible with the Premium version.
Hide Motorola Moto G42 files using Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient in hiding the data of your Motorola Moto G42 by securing it using 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 will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud in which you can put your precious documents, data, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any mobile 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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