Some files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too personal to leave them for all to see? There are many reasons that can make you want to hide data on your phone. Indeed, it 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 smartphone, there is bound to be a risk that someone will access it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy S7 . First, we will find out what solutions exist to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy S7 . Then we will see how to hide files from your Samsung Galaxy S7 using an app .
Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy S7 manually
If you want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy S7 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual technique that we will now see is the one for you.
With file manager that you have on your Samsung Galaxy S7, you have the option to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The affected file will then no longer be visible on your phone. 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 S7
- 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 setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok »To validate the operation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Samsung Galaxy S7. However, it is not possible to consult them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:
- See you in file manager from your phone
- Click on the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this point, on a number of data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files And activate the option.
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 S7 using a specific application
The alternative that you have just seen is simple and fast, however it does not allow you to 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 S7, 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 S7, discover all the solutions in this article.
Hide files using the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on a Samsung Galaxy S7. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it will allow hiding data, photos and videos with a encryption technique 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 you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid data loss in the event of a problem with your Samsung Galaxy S7. However, this option is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Samsung Galaxy S7 sound files using Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient at hiding the data of your Samsung Galaxy S7 by securing them using a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for increased security.
The application will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud in 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 phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this feature is only available with the Premium offer.
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