A few folders that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too sensitive to leave them in full view? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide files on your smartphone. 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 phone, there will always be a risk that someone can have access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Pocophone F4 . To begin with, we will see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Pocophone F4 . Then we will find out how to hide the files of your Pocophone F4 using an application .
Hide files on your Pocophone F4 manually
If you want to hide files on your Pocophone F4 simply and quickly without the need to download a specific application, the manual solution that we are now going to discover is the one that suits you.
With file manager you have on your Pocophone F4, 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 smartphone. However do not be afraid, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:
- Open the file manager of your Pocophone F4
- Choose 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 operation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Pocophone F4. However, you cannot view them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:
- See you in file manager from your smartphone
- Click on the menu » Settings »
- then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on some file manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files And activate the option.
To make them reappear definitively, it will be necessary in a very simple way to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Pocophone F4 using a specific application
The alternative that you have just seen is easy and fast, however it does not give the possibility of putting your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone knowing this maneuver can reach your precious files. So to properly hide your files on a Pocophone F4, the best solution will be to call on a specific application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.
In the event that you wish hide an application on your Pocophone F4, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on a Pocophone F4. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it allows you 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 . Also, 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 Pocophone F4. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide files from your Pocophone F4 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 in hiding the files of your Pocophone F4 by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can additionally 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 put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this function is only available with the Premium offer.
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