Question Secure folder confusion 🤔

[Lordladeda]

Hello.
I have just moved my banking apps etc into the secure folder option which obviously has a separate pin to access it which is great. I have noticed though that were somebody to access my phone they could go to settings/app/show all apps and then in that list will be the secure folder. Now I know that wouldn't give access to the contents but it's possible to force stop or clear storage etc. I've tried using stealth mode but the folder remains visible in the list of apps. Is this correct or have I missed something ??.
Any advice most welcome. Thank you.
Kevin

 

[SpookDroid]

That is correct. If Secure Folder is enabled, it will be listed as an app (otherwise you wouldn't be able to access it).

You can't, however, clear credentials or contents in it unless you are within the Secure Folder or a phone Reset is initiated (for which you, also, need the account credentials).

 

[SyCoREAPER]

Hello.
I have just moved my banking apps etc into the secure folder option which obviously has a separate pin to access it which is great. I have noticed though that were somebody to access my phone they could go to settings/app/show all apps and then in that list will be the secure folder. Now I know that wouldn't give access to the contents but it's possible to force stop or clear storage etc. I've tried using stealth mode but the folder remains visible in the list of apps. Is this correct or have I missed something ??.
Any advice most welcome. Thank you.
Kevin

That's the way it works as stated in comment before me. If you're that worried about itz I've used the below in the past and you can put a lock on Settings or any app for that matter. Secure Folder is a good idea that is poorly implemented.

AppLock - Fingerprint - Apps on Google Play

AppLock Protect & Lock Apps, Gallery, Photos, Video, Privacy with fingerprint

play.google.com

 

[Lordladeda]

That is correct. If Secure Folder is enabled, it will be listed as an app (otherwise you wouldn't be able to access it).

You can't, however, clear credentials or contents in it unless you are within the Secure Folder or a phone Reset is initiated (for which you, also, need the account credentials).

Many thanks, I understand now. Thanks for speedy answer.