A few documents that you do not want to share with those around you? Or too confidential to leave them open to everyone? Various reasons can justify the desire to hide data on your smartphone. Indeed, it is full of sensitive and personal data that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And despite all the precautions to protect your phone, there will always be a risk that someone could have access to it. This is why you are going to have to find the best way to hide files on your Xiaomi Poco M5S . First, we'll see what solutions exist to manually hide your data on your Xiaomi Poco M5S . After that we will find out how to hide files from your Xiaomi Poco M5S using an app .

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Hide files on your Xiaomi Poco M5S manually

If you ever want to hide files on your Xiaomi Poco M5S simply and quickly without having to download a third-party application, the manual method that we will now discuss is the one that suits you.

With file manager you have on your Xiaomi Poco M5S, you can 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, no reason to worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. If so, how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Xiaomi Poco M5S
  • 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.  
  • Click once more on the option " reappoint  »Then on» Ok  »To validate the manipulation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Xiaomi Poco M5S. However, you cannot view them either. If you ever want to view your folders and files again hidden , the process is just as easy:

  • Go to file manager from your smartphone
  • 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 select " Show hidden files  And activate the option.

To make them reappear permanently, it will very easily be necessary to rename them again by removing the “. " front.

Hide data on your Xiaomi Poco M5S using a third-party application

The solution you have just seen is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to secure your data. Indeed, anyone knowing this maneuver can discover your precious files. So to properly hide your data on a Xiaomi Poco M5S, the safest way will be to call on a third party 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 Xiaomi Poco M5S, discover all the solutions in this article.

Hide files using the Privary app

The app Private is one of the applications top rated to protect and hide your files on a Xiaomi Poco M5S. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application compared to its competitors is that it allows hiding data, photos and videos with a encryption method for maximum security. Its access is made by entering a PIN code or digital print . Also, 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.

If ever you want, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in a mishap with your Xiaomi Poco M5S. However, this option is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide Xiaomi Poco M5S files with Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient in hiding the data of your Xiaomi Poco M5S by securing it 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 will allow for example to create a private cloud where you can store your valuable documents, data, videos and photos for later viewing. Your data is therefore accessible at any time and from any smartphone, 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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