Andrognito – Hide Files App for Android Review
Do you have files in your phone that you don’t wish others to see? If you are wary about privacy, perhaps Andrognito – Hide Files app for Android could extend you a helping hand. It is a security app that let you hide your personal files from others. The app also acts as a secure vault protected by a 4-digit PIN. You can get Andrognito app for free from Google Play Store.
Features
Andrognito BETA – Hide Files app for Android let you secure your confidential and important files that you don’t want others to access with the aid of a 3-Layer Encryption Engine. All the files you put in the vault will be hidden from your device. A big advantage Andrognito has over other similar apps is that it can hide virtually any type of file. An interesting feature of Andrognito for Android is the ‘stealth mode’. If enabled, you’ll be prompted to create another 4-digit PIN. This is called the stealth PIN. It actually tricks another person into a fake vault in case they manage to break your stealth PIN. Of course, it is advisable to make the stealth PIN easy to guess. The tutorial comes handy when you’re using Andrognito for the first time. Simply follow the instructions onscreen to know what the app is all about.
Once you store files in the vault, even you won’t be able to view it, as a thumbnail or preview, unless you type the PIN and gain access to its contents. You should also keep in mind that unless you kill or close the app, it’ll continue to run in the background. It also does not have an auto-lock option. Also be careful not to forget the PIN. After three failed login attempts, the app will automatically locks up the vault.
Conclusion
Andrognito app for Android is a decent choice for users who want to hide their private files. Its USP is that you can hide any types of file formats. Of course, certain aspects of the app can be still improved, such as ability to set stronger and longer passwords and ability to view/preview the hidden files as thumbnails. The tutorial comes handy to first time users. The app is also stable and responsive. Check it out.
Category: Free Android Apps
