Use the Secure Folder on your Galaxy phone
You keep everything on your phone, including private information and potentially embarrassing photos. With Secure Folder, you can hide your personal data using a special passcode. That way, no one will see your stash of selfies.
Note: Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartphones sold in other countries.
Note: If your device does not support Secure Folder, the feature will not appear in the Biometrics and security settings menu.
In real life, a good security system means a lot of cameras and locks. Luckily, setting up Secure Folder on your phone is much simpler.
From Settings, search for and select Secure Folder under Biometrics and security, and then tap Secure Folder.
Tap Agree. If needed, sign into your Samsung account, and then tap OK. You will be prompted to set up a security method like a PIN, password, or pattern for accessing Secure Folder. Tap Next and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your passcode and access to your Secure Folder.
You want to download your bank’s app, but you are nervous someone will steal your information. If you add the app to Secure Folder, no one will even know it is on your phone except you.
After Secure Folder is set up, tap Add apps. Tap a desired app to put in the folder, and then tap Add. You will see a copy of the app in your Secure Folder.
To add files, tap Add files and then select the file source or type.
You can add pictures or files to your Secure Folder any time, even when you are not signed into it.
Navigate to and open an app with files, such as Gallery. Tap and hold the file(s) you want to move into Secure Folder. Tap the More Options icon (the three vertical dots) and then tap Move to Secure Folder.
Enter your Secure Folder passcode information. The file will be moved and you can view it in Secure Folder.
Note: Files need to be saved in your internal storage or your SD card to be moved to Secure Folder. Files saved on your cloud account can not be moved to Secure Folder.
What if you want to show a friend a picture or a video hidden in your Secure Folder? You will need to use My Files in Secure Folder.
Navigate to and open Secure Folder. Enter your Secure Folder passcode information. Tap My Files and search for the file you want to move out of Secure Folder. Tap and hold the file, and then tap the More Options icon (the three vertical dots). Finally, tap Move out of Secure Folder.
The file will be placed in the app where it was originally from.
Note: If the file was previously saved on your SD card, it will be moved to a new folder in the Gallery and saved in your phone’s internal storage.
If you do not want anyone to even know the Secure Folder exists on your phone, you can hide it from your Apps screen.
Swipe down using two fingers to access the Quick Settings panel. Swipe to and tap Secure Folder to hide or unhide the app.
You can also go to Settings, search for and tap Secure Folder under Biometrics and security, and then tap Secure Folder. Sign in, and then tap the switch next to "Show Secure Folder" to hide or unhide the app.
Finally, you can keep the Secure Folder in plain sight by changing its name or icon. Navigate to and open Secure Folder, and then enter your security credentials. Tap the More Options icon (the three vertical dots), and then tap Customize. From here, you can change the app's name and icon. When you are done, tap Apply.
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