Some files that you do not assume? Or too personal to leave them within everyone's reach? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide data on your smartphone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your mobile phone, there will always be a risk that someone will access it. That's why you'll have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A12 . First we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy A12 . And then we'll see how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy A12 using an application .
Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A12 manually
If you want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A12 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual procedure that we will now see is the one you need.
With file manager you have on your Samsung Galaxy A12, you have the option to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be displayed on your smartphone. However, no reason to worry, 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 Samsung Galaxy A12
- Click on 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 Samsung Galaxy A12. Still, you can't watch them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:
- Go to file manager from your smartphone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on a number of data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files And activate the button.
To make them reappear permanently, you will have to very easily rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Samsung Galaxy A12 with a third-party application
The solution you have just discovered is easy and quick, however, it does not give the possibility of securing your data. Indeed, anyone knowing this maneuver can access your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Samsung Galaxy A12, 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 want hide an application on your Samsung Galaxy A12, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy A12. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it allows hiding data, photos and videos with a encryption procedure 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 want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a problem with your Samsung Galaxy A12. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Samsung Galaxy A12 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 for hiding the data of your Samsung Galaxy A12 by securing it with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can additionally lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.
The application will allow for example to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos to consult them later. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this feature is only available with the Premium offer.
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