Some files that you do not assume? Or too sensitive to leave them in full view? Many reasons can justify the desire to hide files on your phone. In fact, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to secure your mobile phone, there will necessarily 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 G51 . First we will see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your Motorola Moto G51 . And then we will see how to hide the files of your Motorola Moto G51 with an application .

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Hide files on your Motorola Moto G51 manually

If you want to hide files on your Motorola Moto G51 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual method that we will now see is the one you need.

With file manager which is installed on your Motorola Moto G51, you can hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ” in front of his name. The file concerned will then no longer be displayed on your phone. But don't worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Motorola Moto G51
  • 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 option " reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the process.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Motorola Moto G51. However, it is not possible to watch them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:

  • See you in file manager from your phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this step, on some file manager applications, you may need to select " 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 files on your Motorola Moto G51 using a specific application

The solution you have just seen is simple and quick, however it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. In fact, anyone familiar with this practice can access your precious files. So to properly hide your files on a Motorola Moto G51, the best solution will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.

If you want hide an application on your Motorola Moto G51, discover all the solutions in this article.

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 G51. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it will allow you to hide files, 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, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If 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 G51. However, this operation is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Motorola Moto G51 files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. But it is also very good at hiding the files on your Motorola Moto G51 by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. 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 store your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to consult them later. 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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