Secure Folder is a security software for protecting personal privacy and sensitive data. It creates an encrypted storage space to hide and protect users' files, photos, videos and other types of data from unauthorized access.

Features

Secure storage area: Secure Folder creates a separate encrypted storage area on the device.

All data saved in this folder is encrypted. Even if the device is unlocked, the content remains protected.

File encryption algorithm: 

The software uses advanced encryption technology, such as 256-bit AES encryption algorithm, to ensure that files and folders are not accessible to unauthorized users when stored on the device.

Application hiding: 

Users can add specific applications to Secure Folder to make them invisible on the home screen.

These applications can only be accessed through Secure Folder.

Automatic lock function: 

To prevent others from accessing the device during use, Secure Folder can set the automatic lock function.

When the user does not operate for a certain period of time, Secure Folder will automatically close and lock.

Backup synchronization function: 

Users can synchronize the content in Secure Folder with cloud services or other accounts to ensure that the data is not only protected, but also synchronized and updated between multiple devices.

How to use Secure Folder for data protection

Create a secure folder

Open the Secure Folder app: Find and open the Secure Folder app on your device. It is usually pre-installed on Samsung devices that support the feature, or can be downloaded from the App Store.

Set a password or PIN: When you use it for the first time, you will be prompted to create a password or PIN to protect the data in the Secure Folder. Make sure to choose a strong password and don't forget it, because you will need it every time you access the Secure Folder.

Add files and applications

Move files to Secure Folder: In Secure Folder, you can select sensitive data such as files, photos, videos, etc. on your device and move them to Secure Folder. These files will be stored encrypted and can only be accessed after verification with a password or PIN.

Hide applications: If you don't want certain application icons to appear on the home screen, you can add them to Secure Folder. In this way, these applications can only be accessed through Secure Folder, adding a layer of privacy protection.

Manage Secure Folder settings

Auto-lock function: To prevent others from accessing your device while it is in use, you can set Secure Folder to automatically lock after a period of inactivity. This ensures that even if the device is stolen, unauthorized users cannot access the data in Secure Folder.

Backup and sync: Secure Folder usually supports synchronization with cloud services or other accounts, which means you can back up the data in Secure Folder to the cloud, which not only protects the data but also synchronizes updates between multiple devices. Forgot password recovery: If you forget the unlock password of Secure Folder, you can reset the password through the pre-set Samsung account to regain access. This design takes into account the situation that users may forget their passwords and provides a solution.

Utilize encryption technology

AES encryption algorithm: Secure Folder uses 256-bit AES encryption algorithm to encrypt files and folders. This advanced encryption technology ensures that data cannot be accessed by unauthorized users when stored on the device. There is no need to set a password for the folder, and its security depends on the user's account and password to log in to the system. Once the user has completed the encryption of the folder, when he logs in to the computer system, he can use the folder data without obstacles, as if it is not encrypted. However, when other users log in to the computer, they will not be able to open or use this encrypted folder.