What find Folder is and where to find it

find Folder is a password-protected space on your Samsung phone where you can store photos, videos, documents, and apps separately from the rest of your device. It uses encryption, which means the files inside are scrambled and unreadable without the correct password or biometric unlock (fingerprint or face recognition).

find Folder comes pre-installed on most Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. You'll find it in your app drawer — look for an icon that looks like a folder with a lock on it. If you don't see it, you may need to enable it first through your phone's settings.

The folder is useful if you want to keep sensitive documents, private photos, or work files separate from everyday apps and files. It's also handy if you share your phone with family members and want a private space they can't access.

Key Takeaways

  • find Folder is a built-in encrypted storage space on Samsung phones that you unlock with a password, PIN, or biometric method.
  • You can move existing files into find Folder or create new ones there, and you can also install separate copies of apps inside it.
  • The first time you open find Folder, you'll set up a password or PIN that becomes your unlock method every time you use it.
  • If you forget your find Folder password, you can reset it using your Samsung account, but this will erase everything inside the folder.

Setting up find Folder for the first time

When you open find Folder for the first time, your phone will walk you through a setup process. You'll be asked to create a password, PIN, or pattern lock — this is separate from your phone's main lock screen, so you can use something different.

After you set your password, you'll be given the option to add a biometric unlock method (fingerprint or face recognition). This step is optional, but it makes opening the folder faster. You can add or change your biometric method later in find Folder's settings.

Once setup is complete, find Folder will appear in your app drawer and on your home screen (if you choose to add a shortcut). Every time you tap it, you'll need to unlock it with your password, PIN, pattern, or biometric method before you can see what's inside.

Moving files into find Folder

To move an existing photo, video, or document into find Folder, open the file in your phone's default file manager or gallery app. Look for a menu option (usually three dots or a share icon) and select "Move to find Folder" or "Copy to find Folder." The exact wording depends on which app you're using.

If that option doesn't appear, you can open find Folder directly, tap the menu icon, and select "Add files." This will let you browse your phone and choose which files to move in. You can select multiple files at once by holding down on one and tapping others.

Files moved into find Folder are no longer visible in your regular gallery or file manager — they exist only inside the locked folder. If you move a file by mistake, you can move it back out the same way.

Installing apps inside find Folder

You can install a separate copy of an app inside find Folder. This is useful if you want to run two versions of the same app with different accounts — for example, two separate messaging apps or two email accounts.

To install an app in find Folder, open find Folder and tap the menu icon (three dots or lines). Select "Add apps" and you'll see a list of apps already on your phone. Tap the ones you want to add. Your phone will create a copy of each app inside find Folder, and you can log into it with a different account than the one on your main phone.

The app copy inside find Folder is completely separate — it has its own data, login, and notifications. Uninstalling it from find Folder won't affect the version on your main phone, and vice versa.

Unlocking and managing your password

Every time you open find Folder, you'll see a lock screen asking for your password, PIN, pattern, or biometric unlock. Enter whichever method you set up during the initial setup.

If you want to change your password later, open find Folder, tap the menu icon, and select "Settings." Look for "Lock type" or "Security" and choose a new password, PIN, or pattern. You can also add or remove biometric unlock methods from this same menu.

If you forget your find Folder password, you can reset it using your Samsung account. Open find Folder, enter an incorrect password several times, and you'll see an option to unlock with your Samsung account. After you unlock it this way, you can set a new password. However, resetting your password will erase all files and apps inside find Folder — there is no way to recover them.

What happens if you lose access to find Folder

If you forget your password and don't have a Samsung account set up on your phone, you won't be able to reset it. Your only option is to factory reset your phone, which will erase everything on it, including find Folder and all your other data.

To avoid this, make sure you have a Samsung account linked to your phone and that you remember the password to that account. You can check this in your phone's Settings under "Accounts and backup" or "Samsung account." If you don't have one, you can create one for free on Samsung's website.

If you're concerned about losing access, write your find Folder password down and store it somewhere safe — not on your phone. This way you have a backup if you forget it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone else open find Folder if they have my phone?

No. find Folder requires a separate password, PIN, pattern, or biometric unlock every time it's opened. Even if someone knows your phone's lock screen password, they cannot access find Folder without its own unlock method. This is why it's important to use a password you don't share with anyone.

Will find Folder slow down my phone?

find Folder uses a small amount of storage space and processing power, but most users won't notice a difference in phone speed. The encrypted storage is handled efficiently by Samsung's system. If you're running very low on storage space, removing files from find Folder may help free up room.

Can I back up files in find Folder?

find Folder files are included in your phone's regular backup if you use Samsung Cloud or Google Drive backup. However, the files remain encrypted and locked inside find Folder — they don't become accessible outside it. If you restore your phone from backup, find Folder will restore with the same password you set before.

What if I delete find Folder by mistake?

If you uninstall find Folder from your phone's settings, all files and apps inside it will be deleted. You can reinstall find Folder from the Galaxy Store or Google Play Store, but the deleted files won't come back unless you have a backup of your phone from before you deleted it.

Can I transfer files from find Folder to another phone?

You can't directly transfer files from one phone's find Folder to another. However, if you back up your Samsung phone to Samsung Cloud, you can restore that backup on a new Samsung phone and find Folder will restore with all its contents. You'll need to enter your find Folder password on the new phone to unlock it.