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Secure folder

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Rowdy99

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My wife and I share a phone. We use Secure Folder with of course a security password on the folder. For convenience we have no security on the phone (and nothing there we need to hide).
The latest OS update now insists we have a phone sign-on security in order to use Secure Folder. A second layer which we dont need. Is there any way to revert to the previous arrangement ?

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      Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:54 PM

       

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      Unfortunately, they removed that option. You will now need to have phone lock set up to use Secure Folder.

      You can try downgrading to a lower OS version as long as you have the same bootloader. I don't suggest doing it unless you know what you're doing, as it might brick your phone.

      You can try sending feedback to Samsung Devs by going to the Members App > Support tab > Send feedback.
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      Rowdy99

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      Saturday, November 29th, 2025 09:53 PM

       

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      Thank you. I won't take up the OS backshift. But will send feedback. Otherwise its Google Files Safe Folder for documents, and pins on apps.

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      NeduX2

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      Monday, December 1st, 2025 02:40 AM

       

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      Been have difficulties getting all apps up to date with my new Galaxy 25 Edge system and app update. Its the Galaxystore apps and Google play apps dont agree. Although i use my google chrome and play store most of the time. Getting updatea about my web brower not support connecting securely over HTTPS and treat of getting my credit card, numbers and numbers and password read by trackers and harkers. I have done factory rest and change of passwords multiple times. Can some please a tip that might help?

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      SamsungSonny

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      Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 12:40 AM

       

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      Hi @Rowdy99,

      This is intended behaviour of B OS. To use Secure Folder, a regular lock screen method is required.

      We will be forwarding the feedback to our relevant teams. 

      We also would not recommend that you downgrade to a lower OS version, as this could potentially cause more issues within your device.

      Warm regards,
      s_amsungsonny

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      AndreaB84

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      Friday, September 11th, 2026 05:56 PM

       

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      Why would you share this as privacy and confidentiality breach

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