A few files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too confidential to leave them in view of everyone? Many reasons can justify the desire to hide files on your mobile phone. In fact, this one is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take every precaution to secure your device, there will always be a risk that someone will gain access to it. This is why you will need to find the best way to hide files on your OnePlus 9 Pro . To begin with, we will see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your OnePlus 9 Pro . Then we will see how to hide the files of your OnePlus 9 Pro using an application .

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Hide files on your OnePlus 9 Pro manually

If you want to hide files on your OnePlus 9 Pro 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 OnePlus 9 Pro, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be visible on your mobile phone. Nevertheless, don't be worried, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your OnePlus 9 Pro
  • 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.  
  • Press once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the manipulation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your OnePlus 9 Pro. However, you cannot watch them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:

  • Go to file manager from your mobile phone
  • Press the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this step, on some file manager applications, you may need to click " Show hidden files  And activate the option.

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

Hide files on your OnePlus 9 Pro using a third-party application

The solution you have just discovered is simple and fast, but it does not give the possibility of putting your files in a safe place. In fact, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your files on a OnePlus 9 Pro, the safest way will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on Google Play Store.

In the event that you wish hide an application on your OnePlus 9 Pro, 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 OnePlus 9 Pro. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it will allow hiding 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.

If 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 OnePlus 9 Pro. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide OnePlus 9 Pro 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 efficient in hiding the files of your OnePlus 9 Pro by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for additional security.

The application will in particular make it possible to create a private cloud inside which you can store your precious documents, files, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and your password on the application. Please note this function is only available with the Premium offer.

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