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How to use hidden folders on SamSung phones
How to use hidden folders on SamSung phones
SamSung phones have a security application called Hidden Folders - Secure Folder. With this hidden folder, you can ensure the safety and security of applications and data on your phone similar to the current 2-layer security by installing on Google Play . How to use this hidden folder is also quite easy, we will quickly use it with the tutorial below for your reference.
SamSung phones list is supported with Hidden Folder function: Galaxy S Series from S6 to S10, Galaxy Note Series from Note 8 to Note 10, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy A Series including A20, A50, A70, and A90 models, and Galaxy Tab S Series from S3 onwards. From the S10 or Note 10 series, hidden folders will appear by default.
How to create hidden folders - Secure Folder on SamSung phones
Step 1:
At the main interface of the phone, select Settings → Biometrics and Security → Secure Folder.
On some phones, the order will be: Settings → Lock Screen and Security or just Security.
Step 2:
Immediately after that will be the login window, enter the required information to create Hidden Folders.
Next, you will choose the security method for the Hidden Folder such as: choose to draw a pattern, enter a PIN, password or fingerprint authentication.
Instructions to install the application into Hidden Folders - Secure Folder
Step 1:
Access the Hidden folder and click Add Apps.
Here we can also install new applications from Google Play or Galaxy Store.
Step 2:
After the installation is completed we should note the following:
If you download a new application right in the Hidden Folder, it will not make an external copy.
Once we have selected the available application on our device, a copy of the application will appear in the Hidden Folder to be completely separate from the external application:
With messaging apps like Zalo, Messenger, etc. we can login to other accounts.
With a web browser, the browsing history, bookmarks, etc. will be saved in Hidden Folders and not visible to the external version.
How to move data into Hidden Folders
Step 1:
Access the Hidden Folders application and click the Add Files button .
Step 2:
Here we will select data from the file manager application, then click Done to complete.
Above we have shown you how to use Hidden Folders on SamSung phones. Hope you will have more security solutions for yourself when using SamSung phones.