reinstall secure folder ??

[monkeycsk]

i uninstalled, YES I DID, by mistake. so how do i re-install it?

 

[jtfwTX]

Settings, security and privacy, more security settings, at the top is secure folder. Does that work then?

 

[monkeycsk]

Settings, security and privacy, more security settings, at the top is secure folder. Does that work then?

at more security settings ... the top item is Secure WiFi. secure folder is not there.

naturally, the first place i looked to reinstall was the Galaxy Store, but secure folder is not there.

i got the latest secure folder apk from here, however when i tried to install it, i got this error 'secure folder - app not installed as package appears to be invalid'

Secure Folder (Samsung) (Android)

Protect folders with important information

secure-folder.en.uptodown.com

 

[Village_Idiot]

How did you uninstall it? ADB?

 

[monkeycsk]

How did you uninstall it? ADB?

i use the a program (canta) with Shizuku.

i downloaded and reinstalled the secure folder apk v1.9.10.27. now when i launch secure folder, i get the following screen, when i press 'decrypt' it takes me to another secure 'use password after restart'...but whatever i enter, the screen just sits there and does not go away.

hmm..it's asking for the previous PIN after a factory reset. unfortunately, i can not remember it.

 

[mustang7757]

i use the a program (canta) with Shizuku.

i downloaded and reinstalled the secure folder apk v1.9.10.27. now when i launch secure folder, i get the following screen, when i press 'decrypt' it takes me to another secure 'use password after restart'...but whatever i enter, the screen just sits there and does not go away.

hmm..it's asking for the previous PIN after a factory reset. unfortunately, i can not remember it.

I don't know if backups still work with Samsung account and can choose restore but I definitely know backups to Samsung PC Smart switch u can restore.
If you look to disable things best bet package disabler pro so you don't run into these things going forward

 

[Village_Idiot]

i use the a program (canta) with Shizuku.

i downloaded and reinstalled the secure folder apk v1.9.10.27. now when i launch secure folder, i get the following screen, when i press 'decrypt' it takes me to another secure 'use password after restart'...but whatever i enter, the screen just sits there and does not go away.

hmm..it's asking for the previous PIN after a factory reset. unfortunately, i can not remember it.

Secure Folder is tied to your Samsung account. Another question. Did you root?

 

[monkeycsk]

I don't know if backups still work with Samsung account and can choose restore but I definitely know backups to Samsung PC Smart switch u can restore.
If you look to disable things best bet package disabler pro so you don't run into these things going forward

i look into restore, but i do not see the secure folder anywhere. also, i do not use samsung pc smart switch because i have a Mac

 

[monkeycsk]

Secure Folder is tied to your Samsung account. Another question. Did you root?

no, i did not root my phone.

i can log into my samsung account, plus i also remember my previous password.

 

[mustang7757]

i look into restore, but i do not see the secure folder anywhere. also, i do not use samsung pc smart switch because i have a Mac

Ahh ok yeah not sure if Mac can do that , so in settings>accounts and back up there no restore for secure folder? Possible they took that option out

 

[monkeycsk]

Ahh ok yeah not sure if Mac can do that , so in settings>accounts and back up there no restore for secure folder? Possible they took that option out

in settings->accunts and backup, i do see secure folder settings (restore from backup), when i tap on it, it also bring up the same screen.
actually, i already re-installed secure folder, but i just can just passed the screen where it asks for password.

one of the restore options is 'settings and permissions', will this help??

 

[mustang7757]

in settings->accunts and backup, i do see secure folder settings (restore from backup), when i tap on it, it also bring up the same screen

Try going forward on the screen if I remember correctly there should be a restore toggle in the settings of secure folder

 

[monkeycsk]

Try going forward on the screen if I remember correctly there should be a restore toggle in the settings of secure folder

What do you mean by 'going forward on the screen'?

 

[Village_Idiot]

no, i did not root my phone.

i can log into my samsung account, plus i also remember my previous password.

Secure Folder is supposed to use your Samsung account credentials.

 

[mustang7757]

What do you mean by 'going forward on the screen'?

Gives option to decrypt?

 

[Village_Idiot]

What do you mean by 'going forward on the screen'?

Gives option to decrypt?

Ah. Once you log into the Secure Folder it decrypts it so you can access it. When you log out of it, or restart your phone, it re-encrypts it so someone else can't access its contents; even if they are able to unlock the phone.

 

[mustang7757]

Ah. Once you log into the Secure Folder it decrypts it so you can access it. When you log out of it, or restart your phone, it re-encrypts it so someone else can't access its contents; even if they are able to unlock the phone.

Yeah

 

[monkeycsk]

Ah. Once you log into the Secure Folder it decrypts it so you can access it. When you log out of it, or restart your phone, it re-encrypts it so someone else can't access its contents; even if they are able to unlock the phone.

i tried all the passwords i could possibly remember, but no dice

 

[Village_Idiot]

i tried all the passwords i could possibly remember, but no dice

That is not cool. Can you disable it in Settings?

I stand corrected on a previous statement. You can setup a PIN, password, pattern, or use fingerprint unlock. However, there is a toggle to reset using Samsung account.

Do you have anything important stored or installed (i.e. apps) in your Secure Folder that is not stored anywhere else?

Worst case scenario is that you will need to backup your data and factory reset your phone. That will reset Secure Folder back to factory default (and obviously delete anything in it). At that point, you should be able to enable it and set a new PIN or password. etc..

 

[mustang7757]

i tried all the passwords i could possibly remember, but no dice

Clear Data then force stop secure folder app, then go into the app and sign in with your Samsung account and choose restore