Secure Folder

Secure Folder helps when you need to keep personal apps and files separate from your main phone space. It uses Samsung Knox to build a protected area that only you can access. The service works on Samsung phones with Android 7.0 or later and requires an official system and a Samsung account. Items placed inside remain isolated and are hidden from the rest of the device. If you install Secure Folder APK on a supported device, setup is straightforward and guided on screen.

Secure Folder Features

Private access controls

Secure Folder lets you lock the folder with a PIN, pattern, password, or biometrics. This adds a second check before opening your private area and helps prevent unwanted access.

Move and separate apps and files

You can add apps and import files directly. Use Move to Secure Folder or Add files inside the app. Contacts, photos, and other items sit in a separate account so you can keep personal and work data apart on one device.

Backup and restore

• Back up from Secure Folder > Settings > Backup and restore > Back up Secure Folder data.
• Items inside the folder are not reachable by USB or Wi Fi Direct.
• Only official Samsung software is supported, and rooted or custom ROM devices will lock the folder.
• Features and UX may vary by device and OS version, so back up important data on a computer before moving it.

Permissions used

• Phone for backing up and restoring folder content.
• Calendar for the Share calendar function.
• Contacts for using the registered account during setup.
• Photos and videos for backup and file changes.
• Music and audio for backup and file changes.

Set up your private space

Secure Folder creates a protected area for apps and data on Samsung Galaxy phones. Set a lock, move your items, and keep them separate from your main space. For better compatibility and fixes, install the Secure Folder latest version on a supported device.