Samsung Galaxy A17: How to Hide Photos & Videos Using Secure Folder

Setting Up Secure Folder

• 💡 To hide photos and videos on your Samsung Galaxy A17, you need to use the Secure Folder feature.
• 📌 Navigate to Settings > Security and Privacy > More Security Settings > Secure Folder to begin the setup.
• 🚀 Follow the on-screen prompts by clicking 'Continue' twice to initiate the creation of the secure folder.

Creating a Secure Lock

• 🔑 You will be prompted to create a pattern, PIN, or password for your Secure Folder.
• ⚠️ It is recommended that this lock be different from your phone's main screen lock.
• ⚠️ Be aware that if you disable 'Allow lock reset with Samsung account' and forget your Secure Folder password, you will lose access to your data within it.

Moving Media to Secure Folder

• 🖼️ Go to your phone's standard Gallery app and select the photos or videos you wish to hide.
• 📂 You can select multiple items by pressing and holding, then tapping 'More' and choosing 'Move to Secure Folder'.
• ⏳ The selected media will then be transferred and hidden from your main gallery.

Accessing and Auto-Locking

• 🔒 To access your hidden files, open the Secure Folder and enter your established lock.
• ⏰ For enhanced security, you can configure the Secure Folder to auto-lock whenever you leave an app within it, requiring re-authentication upon return.
• 👆 The Secure Folder can be set up to use your fingerprint for quick and secure access after the initial unlock.