Some files that you do not assume? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide data on your mobile 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 precautions to secure your smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone will access it. This is why you will need to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy M13 . First, we will find out what techniques exist to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy M13 . And then we will find out how to hide the files of your Samsung Galaxy M13 with an application .

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Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy M13 manually

If you want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy M13 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual method that we are going to discuss now is the one you need.

With file manager you have on your Samsung Galaxy M13, you can 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 mobile phone. However, don't be worried, it is just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. If so, how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy M13
  • Select 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.  
  • Click once more on the option " reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the manipulation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Samsung Galaxy M13. However, it is not possible to 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 mobile phone
  • Click on the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " 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.

In order for them to be visible again, you will simply have to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your Samsung Galaxy M13 with a specific application

The alternative that you have just discovered is easy and fast but it does not give the possibility of securing your data. Indeed, anyone knowing this maneuver can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Samsung Galaxy M13, the safest way will be to call on a specific application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.

If you want hide an application on your Samsung Galaxy M13, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy M13. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it will allow you to hide data, photos and videos with a encryption method 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 you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in a mishap with your Samsung Galaxy M13. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Samsung Galaxy M13 sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient for hiding the data of your Samsung Galaxy M13 by securing it with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for increased security.

The application allows in particular to create a private cloud where you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos for later recovery. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this function is only available with the Premium offer.

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