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Cannot backup Secure folder on Galaxy phone or tablet

Data backup is no longer available for Secure Folder. However, you can restore data from a previous backup or transfer data from your old device to your new one using Smart Switch.
A Galaxy phone screen displays a 'Restore from backup' message, stating 'Backup is no longer supported for Secure Folder, but you can still restore from previous backups.' The phone is angled against a light blue background with a subtle texture.
A Galaxy phone screen displays a 'Restore from backup' message, stating 'Backup is no longer supported for Secure Folder, but you can still restore from previous backups.' The phone is angled against a light blue background with a subtle texture.

Cannot backup Secure folder on Galaxy phone or tablet

Restore Secure folder from a previous backup

Restore Secure folder from a previous backup
Note
Restore functionality is not available in the Secure Folder for devices running Android 16 with One UI 8 or higher. To transfer Secure Folder data, use Smart Switch.
1

Open Secure Folder settings.

Navigate to and open Settings, then tap Security and privacy, and then tap More security settings. Tap Secure Folder, and then enter your PIN, pattern, password, or scan your fingerprint if prompted.
2

Open the Restore screen.

Tap Restore from backup, and then tap Restore.
Note
You can also manage your Samsung account from this screen.
3

Restore Secure Folder.

Select your desired data, and then tap Restore.
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Transfer Secure folder with Smart Switch

Transfer Secure folder with Smart Switch
1

Prepare both devices.

  • Wireless connection: If you are using a wireless transfer, place the devices within 4 inches of each other.
  • Wired connection: If you are using a wired connection, plug one end of the USB cable into the charging port of the new phone and connect the other end to the charging port of the old phone.
Note
If you're using a USB to USB Type-C connector for a wired connection, plug the connector into your new phone.
2

Open Smart Switch on both devices.

Swipe up on the Home screen to access the Apps screen. Tap the Search field, then enter and select Smart Switch to open the app. Alternatively, you can navigate to the Samsung folder on the Apps screen and open Smart Switch from there.

 

Next, on the new device, tap Receive on this phone. Then, on the old device, tap Send from this phone.

3

Select your transfer method.

  • Wireless: On the new device, tap Galaxy/Android, then tap Wireless. A QR code will be displayed. Next, on the old device, tap Wireless data, then scan the QR code displayed on the new phone. 
  • Wired: On the new device, tap Galaxy/Android, then tap Cable. On the old device, tap Cable, then tap Connect

 

4

Select Secure Folder.

Complete the connection by tapping Allow on the old device. On your new device, tap the right arrow icon next to "Apps," then select Secure Folder. Alternatively, tap the right arrow next to "Secure Folder" to choose specific content for transfer. After selecting, tap Done, then tap Done again, and finally tap Transfer

Once the transfer is complete, tap Close on the new device, and you’re all set.

5

Check the new device.

Lastly, open Secure Folder on the new device to make sure the data has been transferred.
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