We have introduced many apps to hide, protect and encrypt data on Android. But with iPhone it is different. iOS does not allow users to access the file system. This means that applications cannot modify files to hide or encrypt them.
On the other hand, iOS has app-specific storage. That means files stored in one app can’t be accessed by another app until you share them (and prior to iOS 8, even sharing files between apps was an issue). subject).
Using this locked application storage feature we can create a password protected file and photo vault. However, you will have to delete the files transferred to this application from the local storage.
What do you have to hide? I’m sure you can find legitimate documents that you don’t want to share with anyone who might have access to your phone. This can also be a great way to protect your personal selfies from leaking on the internet (if you’re a celebrity… someone send this to Jennifer Lawrence).
Password Protected iVault
Download and launch iVault. This is a free app but it will cost you $2.99 to remove banner and pop-up ads. Launch the app and assign a password.
Make this something you will remember. Because if you forget this, you will have to say goodbye to your files.
Add folders and import photos and files
iVault allows you to create folders. You can password protect or hide folders but my experience is buggy. So I recommend you stay away from this feature.
Create a folder and tap + in the bottom right corner to add photos/files to the vault.
You can import multiple photos directly from the Photos app or take a new photo. There is also an option to import via Bluetooth.
Pro tip: If you’re not ready to use iVault to hide everything, the best thing you can do to keep your personal data from being stolen is to enable 2-factor authentication in iCloud. Ars Technica concludes that 2-factor authentication prevents hacking software from stealing your iCloud backups.
Add files wirelessly from PC
This application has a Add files from computer feature. This feature only works when both the phone and the computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open a modern browser on your computer, enter the address the application tells you, select the file you want, and click Upload to synchronize them.
The great thing about using this feature is that synced files live in the iVault app’s silo’d environment. No other apps have access to it. This is a complete lock from the start.
Delete original files from iPhone
If you’re importing a photo or file from other apps on your iPhone, you’re just making a copy of the photo or file in the iVault app, not moving the original file. So make sure to go back and delete the original file.
Export files from iVault to restore them
What if you no longer need the file to be private? Exporting photos/videos back to default apps is easy, just use Share button. The same thing happens when exporting documents to another application.
Alternative: Dropbox for less complicated setup
You can achieve a similar setup if you store files in Dropbox. Here’s why and how.
- You can Favourite (asterisk) to save them for offline use (download to device storage).
- Dropbox has a built-in photo, video, and document viewer, so you don’t need to send files to another app to preview them.
- You can password protect the application.
The above three points mean that if you already use Dropbox, you can easily reserve a folder for this secret file saving tool.
What do you use to hide data on iOS devices?
Don’t worry, we won’t ask what you plan to hide on your iOS device, just let us know the method you’d like to do so in the comments below.
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