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Shubham Agarwal

How to hide a file on your Android phone

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Your Android phone is the most personal device you own. It contains hundreds of files, pictures, and videos that are private to you. At the same time, they’re also easy to find if someone borrows your phone or breaks into it behind your back. What if you could keep your most sensitive data in a secure vault instead? 

Android lets you hide your photos, videos, and files in a locked safe folder that no one else can access. Not only does this move your private content out of the obvious locations like the media gallery, but it also prevents it from appearing in the share prompt. Here’s how to set it up. 

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