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Secure Folder doesn't auto lock on exit Android 16
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2025/10/2 11:33 AM
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Tarquin01
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Just installed Android 16 with One UI 8 on Galaxy S24 Ultra. Secure Folder no longer auto locks on exit. Why remove this feature?
One has to manually lock and exit, or wait x number of minutes, or lock the screen. I don't want to lock the phone to lock the secure folder. Too many unnecessary manual steps to protect sensitive data. It boggles the mind why you would remove auto lock on exit.
Reinstate lock on exit
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RedDogRabbit
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2025/10/2 11:46 AM
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You can select Auto Lock when the screen turns off.
DGE027
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Tarquin01
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2025/10/2 12:13 PM
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RedDogRabbit
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2025/10/2 12:53 PM
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Yeah, I agree.. oversight perhaps?
Tarquin01
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2025/10/2 12:59 PM
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RedDogRabbit
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2025/10/2 01:09 PM
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One UI V8.0 was released WAY faster than One UI V7.0, so while it might be a conscious decision, I wouldn't be surprised if the rush to release One UI V8.0 resulted in some lack of forethought..
DGE027
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2025/10/2 01:22 PM
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RedDogRabbit
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2025/10/2 01:33 PM
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Smart View is still available on my S25 Ultra One UI V8.0.. which allows me to mirror my phone to my TV.
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Tarquin01
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2025/10/2 01:37 PM
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Urmi
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2025/10/6 07:40 PM
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Hi Tarquin01,
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. With the recent updates, several features have been modified and new functionalities introduced. As the update has already been completed, reverting to previous features is currently not an option. However, we truly value your feedback and will take it into consideration for future updates to enhance user experience.
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Urmi
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2025/10/10 12:02 PM
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Thank you for sharing your concerns. We understand your frustration regarding the removal of previously available features. Feedback like yours is valuable, as it helps highlight the importance of consistency and user satisfaction across regions. While feature adjustments may be influenced by various factors—including market demands, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints—our goal remains to enhance the overall user experience through innovation and meaningful improvements.
We appreciate your continued support and encourage you to share any specific features you’d like to see reinstated or improved. Your voice plays a vital role in shaping future updates.
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DGE027
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2025/10/24 08:34 PM
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Lineatrix
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I just hope to see the auto lock option being reinstated in the new update, because that was one of the sole reasons for using Samsung over IPhone.
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Tarquin01
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2025/10/10 02:36 PM
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SravanKumarAkula
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2025/11/27 05:42 AM
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I just updated to UI8 and ***. Secure folder lock doesnt work anymore upon exiting. Samsung u dumb ***s. You could have just kept in options to autolock on exiting secure folder and it is users wish to use it or not.
Imagine i am using my phone and accessing secure lock for my bank applications and stored passwords and some one needed my phone and now i have to manually lock and exit secure lock or lock the phone and unlock it to make the securefolder not accessible.
Are you guys out of your mind. Secure folder is not secure now you piece if *** guys
Tarquin01
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2025/11/27 10:41 AM
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samdidsing
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2025/12/21 08:00 PM
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I went to a rival brand for the past year because I was so annoyed with the lack of speed when it came to security updates. I decided to give Samsung one last try so I updated my Samsung and installed all my apps and began using it.
Earlier today, I left my phone on the side when my nephew visited me. I'd just been into the secure folder to do my online banking, exited the secure folder and handed my nephew the phone so he could play a game, only to see he had tapped the secure folder icon (next to the game icon) and got into it without a password. I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought my 5 year old nephew was some kind of cyber security master hacker. Nope, I find out the "Secure" folder doesn't auto-lock anymore and all my apps inside were instantly viewable. Words fail me. I don't understand why this would ever be a thing. What are Samsung thinking? Why would you remove a feature that worked well??
RedDogRabbit
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2025/12/21 08:34 PM
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Yeah, pretty idi*tic.. You can use "Kids" mode for future reference, but yeah..
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