Secure Folder is a Samsung One UI-only feature that hides apps, photos, videos, and other files in a separate folder. It’s available on the best Samsung phones, like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and budget options. If you turned on the function but aren’t sure how to access it, this article shows you where to find Secure Folder on your Samsung phone.
After activating Secure Folder, you’ll see an app icon in the app drawer for accessing the feature. This icon may be hidden if you turn off the option to let it appear there. Here’s how to add or remove it from your app drawer:
If you want to add and remove the Secure Folder icon from your app drawer without going to the Settings app every time, use the Secure Folder toggle in the Quick Settings panel. The toggle is not available by default, but you can activate it by following these steps:
When you tap the icon, it turns blue to signify that Secure Folder is visible in the app drawer. Tapping it again grays it out and removes Secure Folder from the app drawer.
Activating Secure Folder for the first time allows you to access it from your phone’s app drawer. Here’s how:
You can also search for Secure Folder. Here’s how:
Follow these steps to find Secure Folder using Google Assistant:
Follow these steps to open Secure Folder from the Galaxy Store on your Samsung device:
If you use Secure Folder often, remap the double-tap function of your device’s power button to open it. Here’s how:
To remove a photo or video from Secure Folder, open the Secure Folder app, select the Gallery app, find and select the media, tap the three-dot icon, and select Move out of Secure Folder.
With Secure Folder, you can hide sensitive information on your Samsung device. You can even hide the folder and limit its accessibility. Perhaps the best part is that you can hide everything from photos and videos to documents, contacts, and applications. Check out our Secure Folder guide to find out all you need to know about it.
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