A few files that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too personal to leave them within everyone's reach? Multiple reasons can justify the desire to hide data on your mobile phone. 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 the measures to secure your phone, there will always be a risk that someone can gain access to it. It is for this reason that you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Sony Xperia 5 IV . First we will see what techniques are there to manually hide your data on your Sony Xperia 5 IV . After that we will find out how to hide files from your Sony Xperia 5 IV using an app .
Hide files on your Sony Xperia 5 IV manually
If you want to hide files on your Sony Xperia 5 IV simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual manipulation that we are now going to discover is the one for you.
With file manager that you have on your Sony Xperia 5 IV, you have the option of hiding one or more files by adding a simple “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be displayed on your mobile phone. But do not be afraid, 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 Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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.
- Press once more on the setting » reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the procedure.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Sony Xperia 5 IV. However, it is not possible to watch them either. In case you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:
- Go to file manager from your mobile phone
- Press the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this step, on some 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 need to very simply rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide data on your Sony Xperia 5 IV using a third-party application
The solution you have just discovered is simple and quick, but it does not make it possible to secure your data. Indeed, anyone knowing this trick can reach your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Sony Xperia 5 IV, the safest way will be to call on a third party application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
In the event that you want hide an application on your Sony Xperia 5 IV, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications best rated to secure and hide your files on a Sony Xperia 5 IV. 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 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.
In the event that you want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in a mishap with your Sony Xperia 5 IV. However, this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Sony Xperia 5 IV sound files using Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. But it is also very good at hiding your Sony Xperia 5 IV data by securing it with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for additional security.
The application allows in particular to create a private cloud inside which you can put your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your data is therefore accessible 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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