Summary
Apps, pictures, movies, and other things may all be hidden in a different folder using the Samsung One UI-only feature called Secure Folder. It is compatible with both affordable and top-tier Samsung phones, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This post explains where to locate Secure Folder on your Samsung phone if you switched on the feature but are unsure how to use it.
How does Secure Folder work?
You may use Secure Folder by tapping the app icon that appears in the app drawer after it has been activated. If you disable the option to allow it to show there, this icon can be hidden. To add or delete it from your app drawer, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Galaxy device.
- Navigate to Security and privacy.
- Select Secure Folder and enter your password or PIN.
- Flip the toggle beside Add Secure Folder to Apps screen to turn it on.
Use the Secure Folder toggle located in the Quick Settings panel to add and remove the Secure Folder icon from your app drawer without having to open the Settings app each time. By following these procedures, you may enable the toggle, which is not present by default:
- Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
- Swipe left until you see the + button at the end. Tap it.
- Look for Secure Folder from the Available buttons section at the top.
- Long press it until it floats, and drag it to the bottom section.
- Tap Done.
The Secure Folder symbol appears in the app drawer and glows blue when you touch it. Re-tapping it causes it to go gray and takes Secure Folder out of the app drawer.
Find Secure Folder from the app drawer
You may access Secure Folder from your phone’s app drawer after first activating it. How to do it is as follows:
- Swipe up on your home screen to open the app drawer.
- Find and tap Secure Folder to open it. You are asked to log in with your fingerprint, PIN, or password.
- Unlock the folder with your chosen security method. It brings up built-in apps like Contacts, Gallery,
- Camera, Internet, and My Files.
- To add the Secure Folder app icon on the home screen, long press the Secure Folder icon and select Add to Home.
Find Secure Folder with the search function
Another option is to look for Secure Folder. How to do it is as follows:
- Swipe up on the home screen to open the app drawer.
- Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Type Secure Folder.
- Select the app icon to open it
Find Secure Folder using Google Assistant
To use Google Assistant to locate a Secure Folder, follow these steps:
- Activate Google Assistant by saying, “Hey Google” or swiping up from the bottom edge of your screen.
- Say, “Open Secure Folder.” You’re prompted to enter your password.
Find Secure Folder from the Samsung Galaxy Store
To access Secure Folder on your Samsung smartphone via the Galaxy Store, do the following actions:
- Launch the Galaxy Store.
- Tap the search icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and type secure folder.
- Select the option with Samsung Electronics under the app name. It’s usually the first option.
- Tap the blue Open button at the bottom of the screen.
Find Secure Folder using the side key
Remap the power button on your smartphone to double-tap to access Secure Folder if you use it often. How to do it is as follows:
- Press and hold the power button to open the power menu.
- Tap Side key settings at the bottom. Alternatively, go to Settings > Advanced features > Side key.
- Activate Double press by flipping the toggle next to it and selecting Open app.
- Tap the Settings icon beside Open app.
- Find and select Secure folder from the list of apps. Then, double-press the side key/power button to open Secure Folder.
Can you access Secure Folder from Gallery?
Secure Folder cannot be accessed with the Samsung Gallery app. However, by doing the following, you may transfer images and movies to a Secure Folder:
- Select the media you wish to move.
- Tap the More icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.
- Select Move to Secure Folder from the pop-up box.
Open the Secure Folder app, choose the Gallery app, locate and choose the media, press the three-dot symbol, and choose Move out of Secure Folder to delete a picture or movie.
There’s no limit to what you can hide
You may conceal critical data on your Samsung smartphone by using Secure Folder. You may also restrict who can access the folder and make it invisible. One of the greatest features is that anything may be hidden, including contacts, documents, programs, and images and videos. See our guide on Secure Folders to learn all there is to know about them.
