
Settings
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Secure
Folder
You
can
create
a
secure
folder
on
your
device
to
protect
private
content
and
apps
from
anyone
who
may
be
using
your
device.
You
must
sign
in
to
your
Samsung
account
to
set
up
and
use
Secure
folder.
◌
From
Settings,
tap
Biometrics
and
security
>
Secure
Folder
and
follow
the
prompts
to
secure
content
on
your
device.
Secure
startup
You
can
protect
your
device
by
requiring
a
PIN,
pattern,
or
password
when
your
device
is
turned
on.
TIP
A
secure
screen
lock
(Pattern,
PIN,
or
Password)
is
required
to
use
Secure
startup.
◌
From
Settings,
tap
Biometrics
and
security
>
Secure
startup
and
select
an
option.
Encrypt
or
decrypt
SD
card
You
can
encrypt
your
optional
memory
card
(not
included)
to
protect
its
data.
This
only
allows
the
SD
card
information
to
be
accessed
from
your
device
with
a
password.
1.
From
Settings,
tap
Biometrics
and
security
>
Encrypt
or
decrypt
SD
card
.
2.
Tap
Encrypt
SD
card
and
follow
the
prompts
to
encrypt
all
data
on
your
memory
card.
NOTE
Performing
a
Factory
data
reset
on
your
device
prevents
it
from
accessing
an
encrypted
SD
card.
Before
initiating
a
Factory
data
reset,
make
sure
to
decrypt
the
installed
SD
card
first.