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4 Simple Steps to Hide Files or Folder on Android Without Using Any App

This tutorial will help you to learn a trick to hide private files and folders on Android device without using any third party apps.

By Pallabi

We all have some personal files or items in our phones which we don't wish to share with anyone. But, at the same time, many of us do share our phone with our friends and family members for some or the other reasons.

4 Simple Steps to Hide Files on Android Without Using Any App

This way many times our privacy comes under threat and we perpetually want something that secures our content and only we can access our content.

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In this post, we have shared a secret way to maintain privacy on the smartphone. Follow the below steps.

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Step 1. Bundle Up All Your Secrets

Step 1. Bundle Up All Your Secrets

Collect all your secret files, photos, videos, and documents in one folder within your file manager.

Step 2. Rename the Folder

Step 2. Rename the Folder

Now search your folder>Right click on it>Click on Rename

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Step 3. Add

Step 3. Add "." Before the File Name

For example, if you want to rename your secret folder as Amigo, just simply add a "." Voila! Your folder will automatically get disappeared.

Step 4. Find Your Hidden Folder

Step 4. Find Your Hidden Folder

Now once your secret files filled folders get hidden in the file manager, you can also revive them. All you need to do is go to 'settings' and select 'Show Hidden Files' tab. That's all.

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