Secure Folder in Samsung Galaxy S8 is a feature integrated in Samsung Knox. This Secure Folder offers a user a room of his/her own. This is a space where users can put their personal documents and other files & apps. Thankfully, users are not supposed to create a new user to build this special compartment in his Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus. Let’s now check how you can set up and use Samsung Secure Folder on Galaxy S8.
Once you set up a Secure Folder on your Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus, you can save your private files and use apps with a separate user login. Apart from S8 and S8 Plus, you can use this Secure Folder on your Galaxy S7 running Android 7.0. Now you are not required to rely on any third-party apps to put your private contents in a separate folder.
How to Access Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus
How to Set Up Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus
How to Use Secure Folder
How to Install an App to Secure Folder
How to Move Files to Secure Folder Manually
How to Set Up Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus
To use Secure Folder, you need to have a Samsung account; if you don’t have one, set up and run the account. If you have already downloaded something from Samsung Apps, you have already set up an account; otherwise, simply open Samsung Apps and browse some icon packs. Here, you will be taken through an easy set up process. Then, you need to follow the steps given below.
Step #1: Launch Settings app by tapping on cogwheel icon from the top right corner of notifications shade.
Step #2: Next, scroll down and tap on Lock screen and security.
Step #3: Now, scroll down again and tap on Secure Folder; it will initiate a set up process.
Step #4: Here, you need to log in with your Samsung account.
A set-up tutorial will be shown to you; you will get to know more about Secure Folder and how it is useful for you. The process to set up Samsung Secure Folder is quite simple: Sign in, agree to the terms & conditions, and set up an unlocking method. Here, you can use the same options as you have used to unlock your phone; i.e. Pattern, PIN, Password, Fingerprint, and Iris. Your Secure Folder is set up on Galaxy S8 with some default apps (Gallery, Calendar, Contacts, Email, Camera, Internet, and My Files) settled there already. You can make this list long by adding more apps; you can install any installed app by copying it to Secure Folder. Moreover, you can copy any file to Secure Folder’s storage.
Your Secure Folder is created and it will be added with an icon in your apps list. To open this Secure Folder, tap on the icon and you will be asked to log in with a security password, pattern, PIN, fingerprint or Iris. Your Galaxy S8 allows you to change the icon and name of Secure Folder app. To explore more options, head back to Secure Folder section in your phone’s Settings.
How to Use Secure Folder
This is interesting. When you copy an app to Secure Folder, it is a separate installation; this means the app doesn’t share any data with the regular version of app and you can sign in with a different username. Moreover, if you download anything on the app copied in Secure Folder will not be available in the regular version of the same app.
How to Install an App to Secure Folder
Step #1: Launch Secure Folder app from the app drawer.
Step #2: Sign in with a method you have opted when you have set up things.
Step #3: Locate Add apps button and tap on the button.
Step #4: Here, you can either select an app from your phone or you can download a new app from Google Play Store or Samsung Apps.
This newly downloaded app will settle in Secure Folder app and you can use it with utmost privacy. Each time you open the app from Secure Folder, you should remember that you can’t share data between Secure Folder app and regular version of the app. For example, if you create an event in Calendar app in Secure Folder, the event will not be seen in the regular version of the Calendar app.
To edit the apps in Secure Folder, simply tap on Edit apps button instead of Add apps button. You can select any app you want to remove from the Secure Folder; or you can create a direct shortcut (on home screen) of an app stored in Secure Folder.
How to Move Files to Secure Folder Manually
Step #1: Launch Secure Folder app from the app drawer by tapping app icon.
Step #2: Sign in with the method you have selected earlier to set up Secure Folder.
Step #3: Locate the Add files button and tap on it.
Step #4: Select the file you want to move to Secure Folder storage area.
Remember that your copied files will always be visible outside of Secure Folder.
You can select My Files button to add any file to Secure Folder. This will fire up file browser and from there you can select it like you normally do. You can also create filter for pictures, music, documents and videos with the help of shortcuts when you tap on Add files button.
Note that when you move files to Secure Folder, you can access the files from Secure Folder only, but if you choose to copy files, you can always access the original from any app.
Secure Folder is not a new feature but Samsung has nicely implemented it in its flagship mobiles Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Will you set up Samsung Secure Folder on Galaxy S8? Share your feedback with us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.