Secure Folder
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Secure Folder

Secure your personal content and keep it hidden on your device.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
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A Samsung account is required to access.
  1. SETUP SECURE FOLDER: Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.

    Step 1

  2. Select Biometrics and security.

    Step 2

  3. Select Secure Folder.

    Step 3

  4. Select Continue then follow the prompts to complete setup. 

    Step 4

  5. ACCESS SECURE FOLDER: From the home screen, swipe up or down to access the Apps tray.

    Step 5

  6. Navigate to and select the Secure Folder app.

    Step 6

  7. Enter your secure lock code.

    Step 7

  8. ADD APPS TO SECURE FOLDER: Select Add apps, then select the desired apps to add to the secure folder.

    Step 8

  9. ADD FILES TO SECURE FOLDER: Select Add files.

    Note: You can also add pictures from the Gallery app. Select and hold the desired picture(s) > Menu icon > Move to Secure Folder > enter your secure lock code. Pictures that have been moved to the Secure Folder are no longer visible in the regular Gallery. Select Secure Folder > Gallery to view them.

    Step 9

  10. Navigate to and select the desired file(s), then select Done.

    Step 10

  11. HIDE SECURE FOLDER: From the Settings screen, select Biometrics and security.

    Step 11

  12. Select Secure Folder.

    Step 12

  13. Enter your secure lock code.

    Step 13

  14. Select the Show Secure Folder switch, then select HIDE.

    Step 14

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