Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys

  • Data, files and apps stored in the Secure Folder are separate from those stored outside of the Secure Folder and require identity confirmation to access.

  • 1.

    Swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger

  • 2.

    Tap the Settings icon

  • 3.

    Scroll down and tap Security

  • 4.

    Tap Secure Folder

  • 5.

    Tap Next

  • 6.

    Tap Start

  • 7.

    Tap Confirm to sign in to your Samsung account

    If you have not added your Samsung account to the phone already, you will need to do so now

  • 8.

    Select a secure lock type. In this example, we will choose PIN

  • 9.

    Tap Next

  • 10.

    Enter a PIN and then tap Continue. The PIN must be between 4 and 16 digits

  • 11.

    Re-enter the PIN and then tap OK. The PIN must be the same as the one entered in the previous step

  • 12.

    The apps available in the Secure Folder will be displayed. Tap on one to open it

  • 13.

    To include more apps, tap Add Apps

  • 14.

    Select the apps you would like to include and then tap Add

  • 15.

    Tap Add Files to upload files to the Secure Folder

  • 16.

    Tap the type of file you would like to upload. In this example, we will select Images

  • 17.

    Tap the images you would like to upload and then tap Done

  • 18.

    You can choose to copy or move the files. Copying the file will create a duplicate version in the Secure Folder. If you move the file, it will be deleted from its original folder. We will select Copy

  • 19.

    Tap Lock to lock the Secure Folder

  • 20.

    To access the Secure Folder, swipe the home screen upwards

  • 21.

    Tap Secure Folder

  • 22.

    Enter your PIN and then tap OK