Some documents that you do not assume? Or too personal to leave them within everyone's reach? Many reasons can justify the desire to hide files on your smartphone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of anyone. And even if you take all the measures to secure your phone, there will always be a risk that someone can have access to it. This is the reason why you will have to find the best solution for hide files on your Vivo Y01 . First, we will find out what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your Vivo Y01 . Then we will see how to hide files from your Vivo Y01 using an app .
Hide files on your Vivo Y01 manually
If you want to hide files on your Vivo Y01 simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual technique that we will now discuss is the one you need.
With file manager which is installed on your Vivo Y01, you can hide one or more files by adding a single “. ” in front of his name. The file we are talking about will then no longer be visible on your smartphone. However, 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 Vivo Y01
- Click on 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 option " reappoint »Then on» Ok To confirm the manipulation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Vivo Y01. However, it is not possible to watch 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 smartphone
- Click on the menu » Settings »
- then uncheck " Hide system files ". At this point, on a number of file manager applications, you may need to choose " Show hidden files And activate the button.
To make them reappear permanently, it will very easily be necessary to rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Vivo Y01 using a third-party application
The alternative that you have just discovered is simple and fast, however it does not give the possibility of putting your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone knowing this scheme can reach your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Vivo Y01, the best solution will be to use a third party application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.
If you want hide an application on your Vivo Y01, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to secure and hide your files on a Vivo Y01. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it gives an opportunity to hide files, 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 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 the event of a problem with your Vivo Y01. However, this alternative is only accessible with the Premium version.
Hide Vivo Y01 sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, gives the opportunity to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient in hiding the files of your Vivo Y01 by securing them using 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 among other things to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to consult them later. Your files are therefore accessible at any time and from any smartphone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this feature is only available with the Premium offer.
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