Get the Secure Folder feature on your Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge (Nougat only)

[Siva]

We all have files on our phones that are private and for our eyes only, right? That’s why Samsung announced the Secure Folder feature last year that made its debut on the Galaxy Note 7. It’s used for storing files, documents, contacts, and other personal content that can be accessed by the owner of the device with his fingerprint.

This is a feature a lot of users want to have, which is why the South Korean giant said that it will bring it to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge as soon as the devices get the Android 7.0 Nougat update. It looks like Samsung has kept its promise. The Nougat update has already hit the company’s flagships, and now the Secure Folder for both devices is available.

However, the Secure Folder hasn’t officially been released. You won’t find it on the Google Play Store just yet, but you can get your hand on the APK file courtesy of the folks at Sam Mobile. We do expect that the app will soon make its way over to the Google Play Store, although the exact timeframe is currently unknown.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge with Android 7.0 Nougat and would like to try out the Secure Folder, click on the button below to download the APK.

https://www.sammobile.com/apk/secure-folder/

http://www.androidauthority.com/get-secure-folder-feature-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-nougat-750855/

 

[Bapun]

I tried it during Beta testing period. Was not fully functional then, hoping for its addition with official OTA update.

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Samsung Secure Folder for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge released officially, creates a private space for your apps and files

Samsung has officially released Secure Folder that helps the user to save their personal data and information. Once an app or data moved into the secure folder, it becomes Sand box, which means more protective and encrypted adding an another layer to the security and privacy from malicious attack.

Moreover, user can access the Secure Folder by using authentication methods including PIN, Pattern, Pass code and Fingerprint scanning. They can also make copies of their favorite apps and easily access them via alternate profiles.

Any notes, photos, contacts or browsing history within the apps stored in Secure Folder will remain separate from the same apps outside Secure Folder. This feature is more or less similar to ‘Dual Space’ in Xiaomi devices and Secure Zone in Lenovo devices.

In case of moving your sensitive data, you can select Move to Secure Folder from native apps such as Gallery, My files, or Contacts, or by tapping Add files inside Secure Folder. Additionally, the Secure Folder feature also supports cloud-based backup and restore to provide users with an easy way to migrate to a new device.

The backup in Secure Folder isolated when compared to general and backup data can only be restored through the Settings inside Secure Folder, and only by the original Samsung account user.

Secure Folder is available for download from Galaxy Apps, and is compatible with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones supporting Android OS 7.0 or later versions. Samsung plans to extend support to additional devices soon.

Samsung Secure Folder for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge released officially, creates a private space for your apps and files