A few files you don't feel like showing to others? Or too confidential to leave them open to everyone? Many reasons can make you want to hide data on his 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 precautions to protect your smartphone, there will necessarily be a risk that someone will access it. This is why you will need to find the best way to hide files on your Wiko Y82 . First we will see what techniques exist to manually hide your data on your Wiko Y82 . After that we will find out how to hide the files of your Wiko Y82 with an application .

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Hide files on your Wiko Y82 manually

If you want to hide files on your Wiko Y82 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual manipulation that we will now discuss is the one that suits you.

With file manager which is installed on your Wiko Y82, you have the option of hiding 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. However don't worry, it is just hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this procedure work:

  • Open the file manager of your Wiko Y82
  • Select 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 validate the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Wiko Y82. 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 easy:

  • Go to file manager from your phone
  • Press the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this point, on a number of data manager applications, you may need to select " Show hidden files  And activate the option.

For them to be visible again, you will have to very simply rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your Wiko Y82 with a specific application

The alternative you have just seen is easy and fast, however it does not allow you to secure your data. Indeed, anyone familiar with this practice can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your data on a Wiko Y82, the best solution will be to call on a specific application as we will now see with two of the most powerful apps on Google Play Store.

If you want hide an application on your Wiko Y82, discover all the solutions in this guide.

Hide files using the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications best rated to protect and hide your files on a Wiko Y82. 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 cannot be accessed in the user's application list, a good solution to be sure not to arouse suspicion and to avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a mishap with your Wiko Y82. However, this operation is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Wiko Y82 sound files using Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient for hiding the data of your Wiko Y82 by securing it with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can additionally lock each folder individually present in the application with unique codes for additional security.

The application will in particular make it possible to create a private cloud inside which you can store your sensitive documents, data, videos and photos to consult them later. Your data is therefore accessible 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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