A few documents that you don't feel like showing to others? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? Many reasons can justify the desire to hide files on your phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your device, there will always be a risk that someone can gain access to it. This is why you will need to find the best way to hide files on your OPPO A74 . First, we'll see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your OPPO A74 . And then we will see how to hide files from your OPPO A74 using an application .

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Hide files on your OPPO A74 manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your OPPO A74 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual technique that we will now discuss is the one that suits you.

With file manager you have on your OPPO A74, 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 phone. However, don't worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your OPPO A74
  • 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.  
  • Press once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your OPPO A74. However, you cannot view them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as easy:

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

In order for them to be visible again, it will be necessary to rename them again in a very simple way by removing the “. " front.

Hide files on your OPPO A74 using a third-party application

The alternative that you have just seen is easy and fast, however it does not allow you to put your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone knowing this maneuver can access your precious files. So to properly hide your files on an OPPO A74, the safest way 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 OPPO A74, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files using the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on an OPPO A74. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it allows hiding files, photos and videos with a encryption technique 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 you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in a mishap with your OPPO A74. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide files from your OPPO A74 with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient for hiding the files of your OPPO A74 by securing them using a password or fingerprint authentication. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for additional security.

The application allows among other things to create a private cloud inside which you can put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to recover 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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