A few documents that you do not want to share with those around you? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide data on your smartphone. In fact, 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 precautions to protect your smartphone, there will always be a risk that someone can have access to it. This is why you will have to find the best way to hide files on your Vivo X51 . First we will see what solutions exist to manually hide your data on your Vivo X51 . After that we will see how to hide your Vivo X51 files with an app .

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Hide files on your Vivo X51 manually

In the event that you want to hide files on your Vivo X51 simply and quickly without the need to download a specific application, the manual manipulation that we are now going to discuss is the one you need.

With file manager that you have on your Vivo X51, you will be able to hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file in question will then no longer be visible on your smartphone. However don't worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Vivo X51
  • 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.  
  • Press once more on the setting » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the operation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Vivo X51. However, you cannot view them either. In case you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as easy:

  • Go to file manager from your smartphone
  • Press the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " 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 Vivo X51 with a specific application

The trick that you have just discovered is easy and quick, however, it does not give the possibility of putting your data in a safe place. In fact, anyone who knows this maneuver can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Vivo X51, the safest way will be to use a specific application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on the Google Play Store.

In the event that you want hide an application on your Vivo X51, discover all the solutions in this guide.

Hide files with the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on a Vivo X51. 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, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

In the event that you want it, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a problem with your Vivo X51. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Vivo X51 sound files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient in hiding the data of your Vivo X51 by securing it with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can also lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.

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

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