Move secure folder to new phone
The eternal struggle of moving important files from one phone to another!
To move your Secure Folder from an old phone to a new one, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Samsung Smart Switch
- On your old phone, go to Settings > Advanced features > Secure Folder.
- Tap the three vertical dots on the top right corner and select "Backup & reset."
- Tap "Backup" and select the files you want to backup. You can choose to backup all files or select specific ones.
- On your new phone, go to Settings > Advanced features > Secure Folder.
- Tap the three vertical dots on the top right corner and select "Restore & reset."
- Select the backup file you created on your old phone and follow the prompts to restore your Secure Folder.
Method 2: Using a Computer
- Connect your old phone to a computer using a USB cable.
- Enable USB debugging on your phone and allow the computer to access your phone's storage.
- On your computer, open the Samsung Smart Switch software (download and install it if you haven't already).
- Select your old phone from the list of devices and click "Backup."
- Select the Secure Folder files you want to backup and click "Backup."
- Disconnect your old phone and connect your new phone to the computer.
- Open the Samsung Smart Switch software and select your new phone.
- Click "Restore" and select the backup file you created earlier.
- Follow the prompts to restore your Secure Folder.
Method 3: Using a Cloud Storage Service
- On your old phone, go to Settings > Advanced features > Secure Folder.
- Tap the three vertical dots on the top right corner and select "Backup & reset."
- Tap "Backup" and select the files you want to backup. You can choose to backup all files or select specific ones.
- Upload the backed-up files to a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
- On your new phone, download the backed-up files from the cloud storage service.
- Go to Settings > Advanced features > Secure Folder and tap the three vertical dots on the top right corner.
- Select "Restore & reset" and select the downloaded files to restore your Secure Folder.
Remember to always use a secure method to transfer your files, such as using a password or fingerprint lock, to prevent unauthorized access.