While Android devices do give you an excellent storage facility for all your important files, this might come at a cost if you have confidential or personal files on your phone. That being said, like other problems on Android, there are solutions to this problem as well. If you want to hide the files from your kids, then you might also be interested in reading about the 10 best parental control apps. This first method focuses on using a third party app from the Google Play Store in order to hide your files.
Downloaded by millions of Android users, it features a smooth interface and you can easily view unhidden and hidden files. Even if you uninstall the app, the files remain hidden on your phone and you can reinstall the app in order to view them or unhide them.
Download and install the File Hide Expert app on your Android device. You can download it through the Google Play button below. Open the app and tap on the Folder icon in the top right corner. Browse through the file manager and look for the files or folders that you want to hide. In order to select the files or folders that you want to hide, tap on the Plus icon next to each folder and file name. Tap on the Hide All button to hide all the selected files and folders. This first manual method focuses on hiding an entire folder from your phone.
This is quite similar to PCs and folders on PCs are hidden in the same manner. When selected, you'll have to enter your PIN or pattern to view the apps inside. Tap the checkmark to save. It's at the top-right corner.
Your hidden apps are now hiding in Hidden Space. To unhide apps, open the Hidden Space folder and select Unhide. Then, tap and hold an app and select Unhide to bring it back to the app drawer.
Method 3. Tap Privacy. Additional settings will appear. Tap PrivateSpace. If PrivateSpace is not enabled, you'll be prompted to enable it now. Tap Enable and follow the on-screen instructions. This process will walk you through creating your PrivateSpace. You'll be prompted to create a separate password, PIN, pattern, or biometric that will be used to enter PrivateSpace from the lock screen.
Enter your PrivateSpace. Once PrivateSpace is on, you can enter it from the lock screen by entering the password or pattern you created during the setup process. To get back to MainSpace at any time, just lock your Android so you can get to the lock screen, then use your regular not PrivateSpace PIN, pattern, or biometric to sign in.
Download any apps that you want to hide from MainSpace. Apps you download in PrivateSpace are only visible in PrivateSpace, thus hidden from your main app drawer. Method 4. Tap and hold a blank area of the home screen. A menu will expand after a few seconds. Tap Home screen settings.
This displays options for customizing the home screen. If your app drawer is enabled, you won't see this option. Instead, open your app drawer, tap the menu at the top-right corner, and select Hide apps. Now, skip to step 4. It's near the bottom of the list. Tapping an app icon places a checkmark inside its checkbox, which means the app is selected. The selected apps are now hidden. You can restore apps to the app drawer similarly. Just uncheck the apps you want to stop hiding. Method 5. Install Nova Launcher on your Android.
If you're not using a Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, or LG -branded Android and want an easy way to hide apps from the app drawer, your best bet is to use Nova Launcher, a free desktop replacement tool that lets you hide apps.
Some other Android models that aren't listed here may come with the option to hide apps. Check your phone or tablet's manual to see if this is possible for you before installing a third-party launcher. Many other launchers support hiding apps, including Apex Launcher and Evie Launcher. The steps will be similar to Nova Launcher but not identical. Tap and hold a blank area on the home screen. A menu will appear. Tap Settings. This opens the Nova Settings menu.
You can also get here by tapping the Nova Settings icon in the app drawer. Tap App drawer. Another incredibly useful app is EDS which allows you to create encrypted file containers. It is fully compatible with TrueCrypt as well so you can create an encrypted container on your PC and transfer it to your Android device and vice-versa. Android apps have helped enhance a smartphone user's ability to private files and information.
It offers everything at your fingertips. Please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds. Mobility News E-Bikes. Jump to: How to hide your apps on stock Android How to hide your files and apps: the basics Tools to hide your apps Tools to lock your apps Recommended for privacy: Hide It Pro How to hide your apps on stock Android The easiest way to hide your apps, files and private data when handing your stock Android smartphone to someone else is to use a guest account.
Create a guest account to quickly hide all of your apps and accounts at once. The basics of hiding your files and apps While some manufacturers have added 'vault' features to provide a secure space on handsets Samsung's Secure Folder, or Honor's Private Space , for example , stock Android hasn't been very good at dealing with the need to selectively show files and folders by default.
Outside help Unless you want the most basic of hiding and 'protection' from prying eyes, you'll probably want to turn to third-party help in getting better control of your data, files and apps. Hide your apps If you just want to hide, rather than secure, your apps, one of the easiest ways to do this is by installing a non-stock launcher assuming your manufacturer hasn't provided a native option for hiding apps. You'll need the paid version of Nova Launcher to hide apps but there are free alternatives too.
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