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2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Everyone has notes or graphic files that are not intended for prying eyes. Fortunately, Android users can easily hide this information.
You can put a password or a pattern on the lock screen, then no one will know what your device stores at all. But if a child needs a gadget to play, or someone from your acquaintances wants to see new pictures? In such situations, it is convenient to hide only those photos and notes that you want to hide.
Some devices are able to hide favorite files and protect them with a password without third-party programs. But owners of other devices can easily add these functions using special applications. It is about them that we will talk.
GalleryVault
GalleryVault is a secure container for personal files. The program stores data locally on an Android device, but allows you to back up the contents to a PC for free.
You can add photos, videos and other files to the storage by putting a PIN code on the entrance. Moreover, in the GalleryVault settings, you can remove the icon from the list of applications - no one will even suspect that you want to hide something.
It is convenient to structure the contents of the container using folders. Added photos, videos, audio recordings and text documents can be viewed and played directly in the storage without launching other programs.
The paid version of GalleryVault is ad-free and supports several additional security features. The app takes a photo of the user who unsuccessfully enters the PIN, and also automatically closes the vault after shaking the device.
Folder Lock
Folder Lock is a storage for personal pictures, documents, audio and video recordings with cloud sync functionality. The program has a built-in editor, with which you can type text notes directly in its interface. To protect your content, Folder Lock supports a PIN, pattern, and password.
So that you do not get confused in the list of files added to the storage, the application organizes them into sections and folders. Folder Lock has an internal document and photo viewer as well as music and video players.
Unfortunately, the free version of the app doesn't copy files to the cloud and shows ads too often. But Folder Lock Pro is devoid of these inconveniences and, in addition, allows you to hide the icon from the list of installed programs.
Any of these apps will help you hide your personal data from prying eyes. The main difference between them comes down to the way of backing up: GalleryVault creates a free copy on your PC, and Folder Lock Pro - on the server, but this only applies to the paid version of the program.
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