Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy phones is a nice place to hide your secret data like apps, photos, videos, etc. However, sometimes, you may feel like deleting Secure Folder to free up space or for any other reason. So, let’s learn how to delete Secure Folder in Samsung Galaxy phones.
We have also covered what happens when you uninstall Secure Folder. You will also learn how to uninstall Secure Folder without a password. Let’s check different ways to delete or uninstall Secure Folder in Samsung Galaxy phones.
Method 1: Uninstall Secure Folder Permanently
There are two different routes to get to the uninstall button of Secure Folder on Samsung phones.
1. From Phone Settings
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Step 2: Go to Security and privacy, followed by More security settings.
Step 3: Tap on Secure Folder. On some phones, you will find the Secure Folder option under Security and privacy.
Step 4: Enter the PIN or password of your Secure Folder.
Step 5: Tap on More settings.
Step 6: Tap on Uninstall. Now, check the box next to ‘Move media files out of Secure Folder’ and select Uninstall in the pop-up.
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2. From Secure Folder Settings
Step 1: Open Secure Folder on your phone.
Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon and select Settings.
Step 3: Go to More Settings, followed by Uninstall. Again, a pop-up will show up. Select the box next to ‘Move media files out of Secure Folder’ to save those files before hitting the Uninstall button.
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What Happens if You Uninstall Samsung Secure Folder
When you uninstall Secure Folder, all its data will be deleted. That includes apps you installed in it and files like pictures, videos, PDFs, etc. Also, all the Secure Folder settings will be restored to default. If you want to keep your Secure Folder data safe, you should move it out of Secure Folder when asked during the uninstallation process.
As a reminder, since Secure Folder creates a copy of apps that you move to Secure Folder, so uninstalling Secure Folder will not delete the original app from your phone. Only the version present in the Secure Folder will uninstall.
Method 2: Uninstall Secure Folder Without Password
Password is required to uninstall Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy phones. But what if you forgot your Secure Folder’s password? Thankfully, you can easily delete Secure Folder without a password.
You first need to unlock it in the following ways:
- Using the Reset password option, if it shows up
- By clearing cache and data of Secure Folder
- Using the Quick Shortcut app
- By logging out of your Samsung account on your phone
We have covered all these methods in detail in a separate post discussing how to unlock Secure Folder without password. Once you have changed the password of Secure Folder, use the method mentioned above to uninstall Secure Folder.
Method 3: Delete Secure Folder from Home or Apps Screen
If you would like to delete the Secure Folder from your home screen or apps screen without deleting it or its contents, you should hide it.
To hide the Secure Folder, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Settings on your phone.
Step 2: Go to Security and privacy and tap on Secure Folder (or More security settings, followed by Secure Folder).
Step 3: Turn off the toggle for ‘Add Secure Folder to Apps screen’. Tap Hide to confirm on the pop-up screen.
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What Happens When You Delete Secure Folder from Home or Apps Screen
Deleting Secure Folder from the home or apps screen only hides it from these places. That means Secure Folder isn’t deleted from your phone. So your apps and data will remain safe inside the Secure Folder. You can access it by going to Settings > Security and privacy> Secure Folder (or More Settings > Secure Folder).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens to files stored in the Secure Folder if I factory reset my phone?
All those files will get deleted like the regular files on your phone. If you want to save them, manually move the files out of Secure Folder. Then, store them in a cloud service before factory resetting your phone. Learn how to transfer Secure Folder to a new phone.
2. How to remove apps from Secure Folder?
To delete any app from Secure Folder, open Secure Folder and long-press on the app icon. Select Uninstall from the menu.
Other Ways to Hide on Samsung Phones
That’s how you can remove Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy phones. If you are looking for other ways to hide data on your phone, learn how to hide apps and photos or videos on your Samsung phone. Also, know how to use locked folder in Google Photos to hide your pictures.
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