You can use Galaxy S8 secure folder to run one additional private copy of any apps.
You can also use secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+ to hide any apps and private data.
This Galaxy S8 how to guide explains everything you need to know about secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+: what is Galaxy S8 secure folder, when will you need secure folder, how to enable secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+, how to add apps and files to secure folder, how to add shortcuts of secure folder app to Galaxy S8 home screen, how to customize app icon and name for secure folder, how to hide secure folder, and how to reset and uninstall secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+….
Because secure folder is similar in all Samsung Galaxy devices, this guide also applies to secure folder in Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 8.
What is Galaxy S8 secure folder?
Normally, you can secure your Galaxy S8 and S8+ with Galaxy S8 lock screen using pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint or iris scanner.
But for some owners, this may be not sufficient.
Galaxy S8 secure folder allows you to creates a private and encrypted space for your apps and files on Galaxy S8 or S8+.
Apps and files in Galaxy S8 secure folder are independent of the same app outside of the secure folder. These apps and files are further secured with Samsung KNOX framework
Essentially, you can run another copy of any apps in a secured environment. You can also move or copy files to this secured environment.
It should be noted that Galaxy S8 folder is NOT just another copy of the app or files. It is actually a more secure (and more restrictive) environment … Read the rest “How to use Galaxy S8 secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+?”
