Some files that you do not assume? Or too personal to leave them for everyone to see? There are many reasons you might hide files on his phone. Indeed, this one 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 mobile phone, 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 . First, we'll see what solutions exist to manually hide your files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 . Then we will see how to hide the files of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 with an application .

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Hide files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 manually

If you want to hide files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 simply and quickly without having to download a specific application, the manual solution that we will now discuss is the one that suits you.

With file manager you have on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, 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 phone. However don't be worried, 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
  • Choose 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.  
  • Once again press the option » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the operation.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11. However, you cannot view them either. If you want to show your folders and files again hidden , the procedure is just as simple:

  • Go to file manager from your phone
  • Press the menu » Settings  » 
  • then deactivate the option " Hide system files ". At this point in the procedure, on some file manager applications, you may need to click " 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 files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 with a specific application

The alternative that you have just seen is simple and fast but it does not give the possibility of putting your files in a safe place. Indeed, anyone knowing this scheme can access your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, the best solution will be to call on a specific application as we will now see with two of the most successful apps on the Google Play Store.

In case you want hide an application on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, discover all the solutions in this guide.

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 Redmi Note 11. There is a free version and a paid version. The main advantage of this application over its competitors is that it gives an opportunity 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 . In addition, the application is not accessible in the list of applications of the user, enough to avoid arousing suspicion and avoid arousing the curiosity of some people.

If you wish, Privary saves your data in your Private google drive to avoid any loss of files in the event of a problem with your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11. However, this option is only accessible with the Premium version.

Hide files from your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 using Keepsafe

The Keepsafe , in free or paid version, will allow you to hide photos and videos above all. However, it is also very efficient for hiding the files of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can additionally lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for increased security.

The application will allow for example to create a private cloud in which you can put your sensitive documents, files, videos and photos to retrieve them later. Your files are therefore available at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this option is only available with the Premium offer.

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