How to uninstall “Secure Folder” on a Samsung phone

Learn how to uninstall “Secure Folder” on a Samsung phone.

On this page, you will find two methods for uninstalling Secure Folder.

Secure Folder creates a private, encrypted space on your Samsung smartphone where you can keep your photos, videos, files, apps, and other data you want to keep private.

Method 1

1. Open Secure Folder.

2. Tap on the ⋮ (3-dots) options button in the top right corner of your phone's screen.

3. Tap on Settings.

4. Tap on More settings located at the bottom of the settings screen.

5. Tap on Uninstall.

6. You can select the Move media files out of Secure Folder option if you want.

7. Tap on Uninstall to confirm.

“Secure Folder” will be uninstalled.

Method 2

1. Open your phone's settings.

2. Tap on Biometrics and security.

3. Tap on Secure Folder.

4. You may need to use your fingerprint or pin to continue.

5. Tap on More settings.

6. Tap on Uninstall.

7. You can select the Move media files out of Secure Folder option if you want.

8. Tap on Uninstall to confirm.

“Secure Folder” will be uninstalled.