Smartphones typically come with a plethora of security features that attempt to do everything from discouraging unwanted use, to preventing outright theft — or at least making recovery a little more ...

The Secure Folder app on Samsung phones is a great tool to safeguard your private photos, files, and app data. However, there are ways in which you can make it even more secure to minimize the chances ...

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Moving your sensitive photos into the Secure Folder ensures they remain hidden from the main Gallery. Keeping your Secure Folder organized makes it easier to manage your hidden photos, apps, and files ...

Passwords are universally regarded as the first line of defense in the software world. Be it when setting up a new device or even while opening an online account, — securing it with a password is the ...

Secure Folder app on Samsung phones stores private data with Knox encryption. Hide app icon, customize lock settings, and auto-lock for added security. Move photos to Secure Folder using Samsung ...

Setting up the Secure Folder feature on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 allows you to keep the data in your phone such as photos or apps hidden and private by using a special passcode. This prevents ...

Haroun joined Android Police in 2021, reporting on the latest stories in the tech world. Since then, he’s gleefully covered everything from the most mundane Google Docs features to more mainstream ...

With One UI 8, Samsung will ask you to re-enroll fingerprints for Secure Folder biometric access. Apps moved to your Secure Folder can now be easily hidden from the rest of your phone. Samsung’s ...

A flaw in Samsung’s One UI 7 lets media from the Secure Folder appear in auto-generated stories. These stories trigger notifications visible outside of Secure Folder, which when clicked, expose hidden ...