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One UI 6.1 issue preventing deletion of Secure Folder will get a fix soon
A One UI 6.1 issue concerning the Secure Folder feature will be fixed with an upcoming update. On devices that have been updated to One UI 6.1, some users have complained that they can no longer delete their Secure Folder profile. For those unaware, Secure Folder is a private space in which you can save media […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 1 week ago
Android’s Private Space copies Samsung Secure Folder features
In November 2023, Google released Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1, which brought Private Space, a feature similar to Samsung's Secure Folder that you find on most smartphones and tablets from the company. Well, Google has now released Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1, and it brings a new option to Private Space which Samsung already offers […]
- By Abid Iqbal Shaik
- 3 weeks ago
Inspired by Samsung’s Secure Folder, Google working on Private Space for Android
Many users love the Secure Folder feature on Samsung's smartphones and tablets. A similar feature is currently unavailable on Apple's or Google's devices, but Google is working on it, and it could come to Android smartphones in the future. The company is beta-testing the Private Space feature for Android smartphones, and it could come with […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 5 months ago
January 2023 update fixes Samsung Knox and Secure Folder flaws
Samsung has released the January 2023 security patch onto a few Galaxy phones, starting with the Galaxy Note 10. The company has now published the changelog for the first security maintenance release of the year, detailing numerous fixes for Android OS and Samsung software. On the Android side, the January 2023 security patch doesn't contain […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Galaxy F22 Android 12 update brings Secure Folder to the phone
Samsung has finally released the Android 12 update to the Galaxy F22. The new update is rolling out in India, and it brings dozens of new features, a revamped UI design, improved privacy and security, and added accessibility features to the smartphone. The Android 12 update for the Galaxy F22 has firmware version E225FXXU4BVD8. With […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Secure Folder debuts on M series with Galaxy M31s One UI 2.5 update
Samsung's ambitious mid-range phone, the Galaxy M31s, has just gotten better following the latest firmware update it received. The Galaxy M31s is now being updated to One UI 2.5 and the firmware includes the November 2020 security patch. The latest release carries build number M317FXXU2BTK1 and weighs a little under 750MB. The official changelog mentions a […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Pokemon GO prevents dual-account login, Samsung Secure Folder saves the day
One of the recent Pokemon GO updates launched by Niantic for the Galaxy Store version of the game has reportedly broken a feature on which many Galaxy smartphone owners were keen. Before update 0.157, the Galaxy Store and Google Play Store versions of Pokemon GO were technically viewed as separate apps by your phone. This […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
How to set up and use Secure Folder on the Galaxy Note 10
Samsung’s Secure Folder is a great security feature based on the Knox platform, available on various Galaxy phones including the latest Galaxy Note 10 series. Secure Folder offers a private, encrypted space on your smartphone, allowing you to safely store private files and apps. Secure Folder is virtually a sandboxed environment. It not only allows […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 5 years ago
How to use Samsung Secure Folder on the Galaxy Note 9
Samsung introduced the Secure Folder a couple of years ago on the then-latest Galaxy Note flagship. It has since been rolled out to a wide variety of devices while the Galaxy Note 9 comes with it out of the box. If this is your first device from the Korean giant then this guide will teach […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 6 years ago
PSA: You cannot create shortcuts to apps in Secure Folder in Android Oreo
Secure Folder is one of the most underrated features on Samsung smartphones. It’s an encrypted, private space on your Galaxy smartphones to separate work-related data and apps from your personal stuff. It can also be used to install permission-hungry apps or store private files in a separate container to add an extra layer of privacy […]
- By Naresh
- 6 years ago
Secure Folder released on Google Play Store as well
Over the past week, we've seen Samsung release two of its system apps as standalone apps on the Google Play Store. First, it was the Always On Display app and then the Device Maintenance app. Samsung has now released Secure Folder as a standalone app on the Play Store. Samsung is doing this with good […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung retires My Knox in favor of Secure Folder
My Knox was a free security solution from Samsung that enabled users to keep their work and personal data separate on one device. The My Knox app created a container which could only be accessed by an authorized user. All files and data would be safely encrypted within the container. It was a full virtual […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Nougat Tip: You can hide Secure Folder using its quick setting toggle
The Secure Folder app, which debuted with the Galaxy Note 7, was recently released for the Nougat-powered Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. It's a place where you can keep your private files and apps protected using fingerprint authentication. However, if you wish to hide Secure Folder itself, you can do that as well. If you've installed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 7 years ago
Samsung officially releases Secure Folder for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Following the recent appearance of the Secure Folder APK for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung has officially made the Secure Folder app available from the Galaxy Apps store. Secure Folder is supported by the S7 and S7 edge on Android 7.0 Nougat, and Samsung says more devices will be supported soon. The […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
SamMobile Daily Recap: February 20, 2017 — Secure Folder available for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8 teaser and more!
We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up with every post. But, we think we’ve come up with an ideal solution — a daily recap. In the list below, you’ll find […]
- By Josh L.
- 7 years ago
