Secure Folder is actually a hidden place. This not only allows you to secure files and apps behind biometric authentication or lock screen, but in addition, app data stored in Secure Folder will be isolated from the system and can only be accessed via Secure Folder. For example, screenshots captured on the Galaxy Note 10, and screenshots made inside Secure Folder can only be accessed from the Gallery app within Secure Folder.
How to Set Up and Use Secure Folder on Galaxy Note 10
The procedure for setting up and using Secure Folder on the Galaxy Note 10 is more or less like this.
Step 1: Open the app drawer and launch Secure Folder. If the shortcut doesn’t exist from the app drawer, drag the status bar down and tap the Secure Folder quick toggle from the notification shade. Tapping this switch can hide or show the Secure Folder shortcut in the app drawer.
Step 2: If this is your first time launching Secure Folder on Galaxy Note 10, the phone will display a series of splash screens detailing the feature. You will then be asked to sign in with your Samsung account and set the desired lock type for Secure Folder. You can also change the lock type later by going to Settings, accessing Biometrics and security , then tapping Secure Folder and the desired Lock type.
Step 3: Once you have set up Secure Folder, launch the app from the app drawer and unlock it. Then you can tap Add apps or Add file on the main Secure Folder screen and select the items you want to secure.
Step 4 (optional): You can customize Secure Folder and make its existence less conspicuous. Inside Secure Folder, tap the context menu button in the top right corner, then select Customize. Here you can choose a different app icon for Secure Folder, and you can even rename the shortcut to make it blend in with the app drawer.
The final word
When you’re done using Secure Folder, you can always hide it from the app drawer by tapping the Secure Folder quick switch. Read also: How to Turn Off Galaxy A51.
