What is Secure Folder and how to use it
You’d like to show photos on your phone to your friends and family but don’t want them to see private information? With Secure Folder, you can keep your personal files, apps, and data safe and secure! Just sign in and lock your apps in the Samsung Secure Folder.
Set up Secure Folder
Step 1. Go to Settings and tap on “Biometrics and security”.
Step 2. Tap “Secure Folder”.
Step 3. Tap “Continue” and sign into your Samsung Account or create one.
Step 4. Read all the permissions that Secure Folder requires. If you agree, tap "Continue".
Step 5. Choose the lock type that you want to use and tap on it. You can select between “Pattern”, “PIN” or “Password”. You can also activate the “Fingerprints” option.
Step 6. Set the pattern and tap “Continue”. Do this process twice.
Step 7. You can also set a new lock type by turning on the “Reset with Samsung account” toggle button.
Step 8. A shortcut to “Secure Folder” will be added to your Apps screen.
To add files and apps to your Secure Folder, follow these steps:
To add apps, tap More options (the three vertical dots) then tap Add apps (the plus sign). Tap a desired app to put it in the folder, and then tap Add. You'll see a copy of the app in your Secure Folder.
To add files, tap More options (the three vertical dots) and then tap Add files. You can now choose the type of file, or use My Files to find any file on your device.
Step 1. Go to device settings and tap “Biometrics and security”.
Step 2. Tap “Secure Folder” and enter your lock type.
Step 3. Turn off the toggle button next to “Add Secure Folder to Apps screen”.
You can also hide and unhide your Secure Folder from the notification panel by following the next steps:
Step 1. In the home screen, swipe down twice to open the notification panel.
Step 2. Tap “Secure Folder”.
When the Secure Folder icon is off, your Secure Folder will be hidden. When the icon is on, your Secure Folder will appear in the apps screen.
Step 1. Launch your Secure Folder and enter your lock type.
Step 2. If your code is incorrect, tap Forgot PIN.
Step 3. Then, tap Reset on the pop-up, and sign in to your Samsung account. You will be prompted to select another PIN, pattern, password, or registered fingerprint.
Step 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your new security credentials. Now, you’ll be able to access Secure Folder again.
Step 1. Navigate to and open Settings, then search for Secure Folder.
Step 2. Tap More settings, and then tap Uninstall.
Step 3. Review the information, and then tap Uninstall to confirm. You can also select the option for Move media files out of Secure Folder before uninstalling.
Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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