Some files that you do not assume? Or too confidential to leave them within everyone's reach? Multiple reasons can justify the desire to hide data on your phone. In fact, it is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And even if you take all the measures to protect your mobile phone, there will always be a risk that someone accesses it. This is the reason why you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Vivo V21 . First, we will find out what techniques exist to manually hide your data on your Vivo V21 . Then we will find out how to hide files from your Vivo V21 using an app .

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Hide files on your Vivo V21 manually

If you want to hide files on your Vivo V21 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual manipulation that we are now going to discover is the one you need.

With file manager you have on your Vivo V21, you can hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file concerned will then no longer be visible on your phone. But do not be afraid, it is simply hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Vivo V21
  • 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.  
  • Click once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Vivo V21. 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 simple:

  • Go to 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 click " 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 Vivo V21 using a specific application

The solution you have just discovered is simple and fast, however it does not allow you to secure your data. In fact, anyone who knows this trick can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Vivo V21, 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 Vivo V21, discover all the solutions today.

Hide files using the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on a Vivo V21. 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 . Also, the application is not accessible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in a mishap with your Vivo V21. However, this operation is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Vivo V21 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 Vivo V21 data by securing it using a password or fingerprint authentication. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.

The application will allow, among other things, to create a private cloud where you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos for later viewing. Your data is therefore available at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this function is only accessible with the Premium offer.

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