Some documents that you do not assume? Or too confidential to leave them for all to see? Many 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 even if you take all measures to secure your device, there is bound to be a risk that someone may gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy J2 . To begin with, we will find out what solutions exist to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy J2 . After that we will see how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy J2 using an application .

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Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy J2 manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy J2 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual technique that we are now going to see is the one for you.

With file manager which is installed on your Samsung Galaxy J2, you have the option to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The file we are talking about will then no longer be visible on your smartphone. However do not worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy J2
  • 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.  
  • Once again press the option » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the operation.

Your folders or files are now hide on your Samsung Galaxy J2. However, it is not possible to watch them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the process 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 data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files  And activate the button.

To make them reappear permanently, you will need to rename them again in a very simple way by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your Samsung Galaxy J2 with a third-party application

The trick you just discovered is quick and easy, but it doesn't keep your data safe. Indeed, anyone who knows this practice can reach your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Samsung Galaxy J2, 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 J2, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy J2. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it gives the 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 . Also, the application is not visible in the user's application list, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If ever you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid file loss in the event of a problem with your Samsung Galaxy J2. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Samsung Galaxy J2 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 powerful for hiding the data of your Samsung Galaxy J2 by ​​securing them with 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 will in particular make it possible to create a private cloud inside which you can put your precious documents, data, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your data is therefore accessible 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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