Some files that you don't want to show to others? Or too confidential to leave them in the eyes of everyone? There are various reasons why you hide data on your mobile phone. Indeed, it 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 phone, there is bound to be a risk that someone could gain access to it. This is why you are going to have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A30s . First of all we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy A30s . Then we will see how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy A30s using an application .

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Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A30s manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A30s simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual solution that we will now discover is the one you need.

With file manager which is installed on your Samsung Galaxy A30s, you can hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The file in question will then no longer be displayed on your mobile phone. But don't be worried, it is only concealed and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • 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.  
  • Click once more on the option " reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the manipulation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Samsung Galaxy A30s. However, it is not possible to watch them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:

  • Go to file manager from your mobile phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on some data manager applications, you may have to click on » Show hidden files  And activate the button.

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

Hide data on your Samsung Galaxy A30s using a third-party application

The solution that you have just discovered is simple and fast, however it does not make your data safe. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can access your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Samsung Galaxy A30s, the best solution will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.

In the event that you want hide an application on your Samsung Galaxy A30s, 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 Samsung Galaxy A30s. 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 data, 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 ever you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any data loss in a mishap with your Samsung Galaxy A30s. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Samsung Galaxy A30s sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. But it is also very powerful for hiding the data of your Samsung Galaxy A30s by securing them using a password or authentication with fingerprint. 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 where you can store your precious documents, data, videos and photos for later consultation. Your data is therefore accessible at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this option is only accessible with the Premium offer.

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