A few files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too confidential to leave them within everyone's reach? Many reasons can make you want 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 every precaution to secure your mobile phone, there is bound to be a risk of someone gaining access to it. This is why you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 . First, we will find out what solutions are there to manually hide your data on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 . And then we will find out how to hide the files of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 with an application .

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Hide files on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 manually

If you want to hide files on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual manipulation that we will now discover is the one for you.

With file manager which is installed on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, it is possible to 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 smartphone. However, do not be afraid, it is just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 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.  
  • Once again press the option » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the operation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. However, it is not possible to consult them either. If you want to show 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 uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on a number of data manager applications, you may have to choose " Show hidden files  And activate the option.

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 Z Flip3 with a third-party application

The trick you have just seen is quick and easy, however, it does not put your data in a safe place. Indeed, anyone knowing this practice can reach your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, the safest way will be to call on a third party 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 Z Flip3, discover all the solutions in this article.

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 Z Flip3. 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 manipulation for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . In addition, the application is not accessible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid being questioned by your relatives.

If you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in a mishap with your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide files from your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very good at hiding your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 data by securing it with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for increased security.

The application will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud inside which you can store your precious documents, data, videos and photos to consult 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 function is only available with the Premium offer.

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