A few files you don't feel like showing to others? Or too sensitive to leave them within everyone's reach? Various reasons can make you want to hide data on his phone. Indeed, this one 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 smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone will access it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Pocophone M5s . First we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Pocophone M5s . And then we will see how to hide files from your Pocophone M5s using an app .
Hide files on your Pocophone M5s manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Pocophone M5s simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual technique that we are now going to see is the one for you.
With file manager which is installed on your Pocophone M5s, you will be able to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file we are talking about will then no longer be visible on your phone. However, don't worry, it's just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:
- Open the file manager of your Pocophone M5s
- 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 operation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Pocophone M5s. However, you cannot watch them either. In case you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as simple:
- Go to file manager from your phone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this stage, on some data manager applications, you may need to click " Show hidden files And activate the option.
In order for them to be visible again, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Pocophone M5s using a specific application
The solution you have just discovered is simple and quick, however it does not allow you to secure your data. Indeed, anyone knowing this scheme can access your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Pocophone M5s, the best solution will be to call on a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
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Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on a Pocophone M5s. 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 technique 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, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid being interrogated 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 Pocophone M5s. However, this operation is only accessible with the Premium version.
Hide files from your Pocophone M5s with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very effective in hiding the data of your Pocophone M5s by securing it using a password or fingerprint authentication. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.
The application allows in particular to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos for future reference. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this feature is only accessible with the Premium offer.
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