Secure Folder

Secure Folder is an Android application developed by Samsung specialists. It allows you to create a special encrypted directory for storing documents, personal data and applications. It is possible to activate password login.

Customization

The application works correctly only on Samsung Galaxy devices. To get started, you need to activate the security settings, selecting the optimal level of protection, taking into account the importance of files. You can use a password, PIN-code or data from the fingerprint module, if it is provided in the smartphone, as an access control system. All files placed in this area are securely encrypted. This means that even after the smartphone is stolen and connected to a personal computer, an intruder will not be able to retrieve and study the data.

Security

After configuring the security settings, users can use the secure storage as a regular folder. You can save any type of file, including photos, screenshots, text notes, and documents. It is possible to transfer applications as well. If an attempt to access the protected area using third-party software is detected, all data will be automatically deleted. Therefore, the developers recommend that for storing very important files to create another copy, for example, using a memory card or a regular flash drive.

Features

• Creates a protected area in memory for storing files and applications;
• only Samsung devices are supported;
• If hacking is attempted, data is automatically deleted with no possibility of recovery;
• password or fingerprint protection is possible;
• the program is free of charge.