Some files that you don't want to show to others? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide files on his smartphone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to secure your smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone can gain access to it. This is the reason why you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A60 . First of all, let's see what techniques are there to manually hide your files on your Samsung Galaxy A60 . After that we will see how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy A60 using an application .
Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A60 manually
If you ever want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy A60 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual manipulation that we will now discover is the one that suits you.
With file manager which is installed on your Samsung Galaxy A60, you will be able to 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 visible on your smartphone. However do not worry, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:
- Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy A60
- 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 operation.
Your folders or files are now hide on your Samsung Galaxy A60. However, it is not possible to consult them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as easy:
- See you in 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 file manager applications, you may need to choose " Show hidden files And activate the button.
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 Samsung Galaxy A60 using a specific application
The trick you just discovered is quick and easy, however, it doesn't keep your files safe. Indeed, anyone who knows this practice can access your precious files. So to properly hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy A60, the best solution will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
If you ever want hide an application on your Samsung Galaxy A60, 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 A60. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it allows you to hide files, photos and videos with a encryption manipulation 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 ever you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a mishap with your Samsung Galaxy A60. However this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Samsung Galaxy A60 sound files using Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide above all photos and videos. However, it is also very efficient at hiding the files of your Samsung Galaxy A60 by securing them using a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for additional security.
The application allows for example to create a private cloud in which you can put your precious documents, files, videos and photos to recover them later. Your files are therefore accessible at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this function is only available with the Premium offer.
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