Is Secure Folder a Cheating Feature?

Would you go through your partner’s phone to find out what they’re up to?

BankMyCell survey says that most of us would. And half of snoopers would find something incriminating on their partner’s phone.

But if your partner has a Samsung phone, your spying mission might get the status “Impossible,” or at least “Not so easy.” Most Samsung devices have a Secure folder that’s tough to crack, and Samsung users are well aware of that.

If you think your partner is using this folder to hide some shady stuff, keep reading to learn how you can access it without raising suspicions.

What Is Secure Folder on Samsung?

Samsung Secure Folder is a privacy feature available on Galaxy devices. Samsung owners use it to keep photos, videos, files, apps, and other data safe from hacking and theft. 

The feature uses the Samsung Knox, a security platform, to encrypt information stored in the Secure folder. As an additional layer of protection, users can set a passcode or a biometric lock.

Is Secure Folder Used for Cheating?

Yes.

Sure, Secure Folder isn’t meant to be a safe place for cheaters to hide things, but they definitely use it that way.

Thousands of TikTok, Quora, and Reddit users share stories about their partners acting shady with their Samsung devices. People often wonder if the Safe Folder is part of the whole cheating deal. 

You probably suspect the answer, just like we do.

When we googled “is Secure Folder used for cheating,” we found a few guides on making it even more secure. Seems like cheaters know the hidden folder trick isn’t a secret anymore and are looking for ways to cover their tracks.

How to Hide Apps on Samsung?

If you suspect your partner is hiding suspicious apps on their phone, you might be right. Samsung devices have a feature for this.

It lets users add apps to Secure Folder or download them directly into it from the Play Store.

This security feature also allows Samsung owners to create duplicates of social media apps and messengers. For example, you can have two WhatsApp apps — one on your home screen and another in a password-protected folder — to manage two accounts.

If someone’s cheating, they might be using a password-protected folder to keep a second WhatsApp account under wraps.

Here’s how cheaters view Secure Folder Samsung and move apps in it:

1. Locate the Secure Folder app on the main screen.
2. Open it and tap the + symbol.
3. Download the app from the Play Store or select apps from a list. Tap the “Add” button.

How to See Hidden Apps on Samsung?

Finding a Secure Folder on your partner’s phone is simple. It has a lock icon with the name “Secure Folder.” 

Swipe through the home screens until you spot it, and give it a tap. If luck is on your side, it might not be locked. Looks like it is? Then, you need Spynger.

Spynger is one of the best catch a cheater apps we’ve tested so far. It works as a hidden folder unlocker, monitoring tool, and GPS tracker. All in one. 

You can use Spynger to find hidden apps on Samsung phone in 4 quick steps:

1. Click the button below to create your account. 

2. Pick your subscription plan.
3. Follow the instructions in your welcome email to install Spynger.
4. Log into your online Control Panel. Here, you’ll see a list of installed apps on your partner’s device, including those they’ve moved to Samsung Secure Folder. 

Apart from installed apps, you can keep tabs on other things. Spynger lets you monitor their calls, texts, chats on social media and instant messengers, browsing activity, and files through the online Control Panel in real time. 

Whenever you feel something’s off, you can log into your Spynger account to see what your partner’s up to. And, since it runs in Stealth mode, they won’t know you’re watching.

How to Access Someone’s Secure Folder on Samsung

If you’re sure that your partner has a safe folder on his phone, you can try your luck and check what’s inside it.

Here’s how to access Secure Folder Samsung:

1. Unlock your partner’s phone. 
2. Swipe through the home screen pages until you spot Secure Folder. Tap it.
3. Unlock it. Enter the correct passcode or draw the pattern. If your partner has set a biometric

 lock, you can’t access it.

4. You’re in.

If you can’t find the folder on the home screen, try these steps:

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Choose Biometrics and security.
3. Select Secure Folder.
4. Toggle off the Hide Secure Folder option.

Either way, you’ll need the correct password to open this folder. If your partner uses the same passcode or pattern everywhere, you’re in luck. 

If they don’t, check out the method below.

How to Get Someone’s Password With Spynger?

Spynger has keylogging capabilities. Simply put, it records keystrokes your partner types on their phone and sends this information to your Online Control panel. It also shows the apps where your partner typed something.

So, you just need to log into your Spynger account and click on the Keylogger tab to see your partner’s passwords.  

How to Unlock Secure Folder in Samsung Without Password?

Now you know how to find a safe folder on Samsung, gain your partner’s password, and check if there’s a secret dating app icon or any suspicious photos. Good. 

Let’s check the last method for accessing the locked folder. You won’t need a passcode or pincode for this one. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Secure Folder on your partner’s phone.
2. Select FORGOT PASSWORD.
3. Log into your partner’s Samsung Account.
4. Set a new password.

Conclusion

Steps on how to find Secure Folder on Samsung are simple. It works just like any other folder, but you’ll need a correct passcode to get into it. If you don’t want to play the guessing game, check out Spynger. It’ll show you what your partner hides in Secure Folder.

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Patrice Sol

Patrice Sol is an esteemed author specializing in the art of catching cheaters and unmasking hidden truths. Leveraging her extensive experience as a private investigator and keen insights into human psychology, Patrice has honed her skills in unraveling complex webs of lies.