Maybe your phone gets stolen by a thief who's spied on you entering your PIN. Maybe a friend is simply swiping through the photos of your last vacation. Whatever the scenario, Galaxy phones come equipped with a digital vault called the Secure Folder, where you can hide specific programs, photos, and files behind an extra layer of security. This way, anyone who does get into your phone won't be able to find what you've stashed away. All the data inside your Secure Folder is encrypted too, via Samsung's powerful Knox technology.
So, for example, you could let your kids into your phone to play games using a fingerprint scan, but they'd still be barred from the Secure Folder. What's more, apps can now be completely hidden inside the folder, whereas previously there would be one instance of these apps locked away, and one instance in the regular app drawer.
How to set up the Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy
More security settings > Secure Folder. Agree to the terms of the feature and the required permissions to proceed.
You're then asked to choose a lock type for the Secure Folder: PIN, Password, Pattern, or whatever biometric options you have on your handset. Select any of these options and follow the instructions on screen to set them up; this is how the folder will keep out anyone who isn't you.
You've got a few configuration options to work through during setup. Credit: LifehackerWith that done, your Secure Folder appears on screen and is ready to go. You'll see there are some Samsung apps in there right away, like Contacts and Gallery: These are separate from the versions of those apps outside the Secure Folder, so you can use them like an entirely different contacts list and an entirely different gallery of photos and videos.
You'll find some Samsung apps already in your Secure Folder. Credit: LifehackerMore security settings > Secure Folder in Settings (accessing this page will now require an identity check, like the folder itself).
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How to add apps and files to your Secure Folder
If you add an app already on your phone to your Secure Folder and no longer want it to appear outside of the Secure Folder, you need to uninstall the original instance. Find it in the app drawer, long press on its icon, then choose Uninstall. You can also do this for some of the Samsung apps that get put in your Secure Folder to begin with.
You can add apps already on your phone or download new ones. Credit: LifehackerTo add files to your Secure Folder, tap the three dots to the top right of the app panel, then pick Add files. You'll be able to select files, and choose whether to copy them or move them to the Secure Folder: If you choose the copy option, the original versions of the files will stay in place outside of the folder.
The Secure Folder offers a few customization options too. Credit: LifehackerTap on the three dots and choose Customize to change the color and icon used for the Secure Folder. If you have upgraded to One UI 8, in the same menu you can find the new Hide Secure Folder option. Enabling this hides the folder from the home screen and app drawer, so the only way to get to it will be via the tile on the Quick Settings panel (swipe down from the top right of the display to find it).
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