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Private Album vs Secure Folder

(Topic created: 03-28-2026 04:37 AM)
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wukalju2
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Galaxy Note Phones

Just recently came across a "private album" when moving items to my secure folder.

I did notice that when doing backups on my S21+, it Smart Switch would back-up my secure folder, but when I transferred my data to the s26 ultra, it didn't automatically transfer the secure folder.

What's the main differences? Pro's & Con's?
Is there one people prefer over the other?

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Mujibar
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Galaxy Note Phones
I don't believe Secure Folder transfers with Smart Switch. You would have to set it up again on your new phone.

Private Album is a feature of the Gallery app that has to be enabled. Here's a video about it:

https://youtu.be/7gCq3m2MU5Y?si=G8wQwb3eq3tYM8mz