How to Hide Photos on Galaxy S20 using Secure Folder

Got some confidential photos to hide on your new Samsung smartphone? If so, then this post will teach you how. Here’s a quick guide on how to hide photos on Galaxy S20. 

Modern smartphones are already capable of storing multimedia files including critical data. With the latest security features, any unauthorized access can be prevented. And if you think that’s not enough, advanced security features including secure folders can be activated to keep the most confidential information in a hidden directory. If you’re wondering how to use these features on your new Samsung Galaxy smartphone, I laid out a step by step walk-through below. 

Easy steps to Hide Photos on Galaxy S20

Secure Folder is basically an application that lets you hide specific contents on your devices. It utilizes Samsung’s Knox security platform in order to create a new Home screen protected by a password or biometrics security. That said, apps and files in this folder aren’t accessible unless the folder is unlocked. Definitely it’s a very useful feature to utilize.

Aside from photos, you can also add an existing app on your phone to your Secure Folder and that will serve as a backup of the app. However, the copied app won’t have any existing files, cache and logins that the original app does. So it’s like installing the app as new. 

The Galaxy Store and Play Store can also be accessed directly from the Secure Folder. Any downloaded apps will likewise be directly installed in the Secure Folder.

All files stored in the Secure Folder cannot be viewed in regular file explorers or the Gallery app. And neither can these files be opened without authentication.

And that covers everything in this tutorial. Please keep posted for more comprehensive tutorials, tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your new Samsung galaxy s20 smartphone. 

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