Some documents that you don't want to share with those around you? Or too confidential to leave them accessible to everyone? There are many reasons that can make you want to hide files on your mobile phone. In fact, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the measures to protect your device, there will necessarily be a risk that someone can gain access to it. This is why you are going to have to find the best solution for hide files on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite . To begin with, we will see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite . After that we will see how to hide the files of your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite using an application .
Hide files on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite manually
In the event that you want to hide files on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual solution that we will now discuss is the one that suits you.
With file manager that you have on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, it is possible to hide one or more files by adding a simple “. ”In front of the latter's name. The affected file will then no longer be visible on your mobile phone. But no need to worry, it is just concealed and it will be very easy to find it. In this case, how does this process work:
- Open the file manager of your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 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 operation.
Your folders or files are now hidden on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. However, it is not possible to watch them either. In the event that you want to display your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as simple:
- Go to file manager from your mobile phone
- Click on the menu » Settings »
- then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on a number of file manager applications, you may need to click " Show hidden files And activate the button.
To make them reappear permanently, you will have to very easily rename them again by removing the “. " front.
Hide files on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite with a third-party application
The alternative that you have just seen is simple and fast however it does not give the possibility to put your files in a safe place. In fact, anyone familiar with this maneuver can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your files on a Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, 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.
In the event that you wish hide an application on your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, discover all the solutions in this guide.
Hide files with the Privary app
The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on a Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it will allow you to hide files, photos and videos with a encryption solution 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.
In the event that you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of data in the event of a problem with your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. However this alternative is only available with the Premium version.
Hide Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite sound files with Keepsafe
The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, allows you to hide photos and videos above all. But it is also very powerful for hiding the files of your Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by securing them with a password or authentication with a fingerprint. You can still lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for increased security.
The application allows among other things to create a private cloud in which you can store your precious documents, files, videos and photos for later retrieval. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any mobile phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note that this function is only available with the Premium offer.
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