A few folders that you don't want to show to others? Or too personal to leave them within everyone's reach? There are many reasons you might want to hide files on their phone. Indeed, the latter is full of sensitive and personal files that should not fall into the hands of just anyone. And even if you take all the measures to protect your phone, there will necessarily be a risk that someone can have access to it. This is why you will need to find the best way to hide files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S . To begin with, we will see what solutions are there to manually hide your files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S . After that we will see how to hide the files of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S with an application .

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Hide files on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S manually

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

With file manager that you have on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, it is possible to 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 phone. However, don't worry, it is only hidden and it will be very easy to find it. So how does this approach work:

  • Open the file manager of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S
  • 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 just before   the name of the file or folder.  
  • Once again press the option » reappoint  »Then on» Ok  To confirm the procedure.

Your folders or files are now hidden on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S. However, it is not possible to watch 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 phone
  • Press 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 choose " 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 11S with a specific application

The trick you have just seen is quick and easy, however it does not allow you to secure your files. Indeed, anyone knowing this scheme can discover your precious documents. So to properly hide your files on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, the best solution will be to call on a specific 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 Redmi Note 11S, 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 11S. 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 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 problem situation with your Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S. However, this operation is only available with the Premium version.

Hide Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S by securing them with a password or fingerprint authentication. You can additionally lock each folder individually present in the application with specific codes for additional security.

The application allows in particular to create a private cloud inside which you can store your precious documents, files, videos and photos for later viewing. Your files are therefore accessible at any time and from any phone, by entering your account and password on the application. Please note this function is only available with the Premium offer.

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