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Unable to access Secure Folder

(Topic created: 01-04-2023 03:41 PM)
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userd60ikviKun
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S22 Ultra on September 5th update.

I set up Secure Folder at some point and can't remember the password. Now, I have a permanent notification stating that the Secure Folder is locked. When I tap the notification, it asks for my Secure Folder password. I enter something wrong, and it says I need to wait 30 seconds before trying again. I never get the Forgot Password Link that has been mentioned here. At this point, I'd rather just remove the Secure Folder but every time I try to access the Secure Folder settings, I am asked for the password. Any suggestions?

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Members_I8EKQf5
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I am also having issues with my Secure Folder on the Z Fold android phone. How do you sign in as null and reset your Secure Folder lock?  I have tried everything and nothing works.  I have reset my Samsung account 3 times and this hasn't worked.

 

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Members_I8EKQf5
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I need help with my Secure Folder as well.  I am at a point where it says "Your Samsung account has been changed.  To enable Secure Folder, sign in as null and reset your Secure Folder lock."  How exactly do I do this?  There are 2 options at the bottom of the screen: Close Secure Folder and Samsung accounts.  I have tried both options and nothing takes me to a  location where I can enable secure folder or sign in as null or anything. I have reset my samsung account password 3 times and this isn't working.

 

 
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LUPUSREX39
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I've tried this but after every  time I hit forgot password and I'm sent to a gray screen with a spinning circle I'm getting 

Lightbulb79
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Yeah,, back up your phone, and do a factory data reset.
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littlebitofe
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Having the same issue. Nothing helped. I even deleted secure folder data & cache. No change. I have only 1 attempt left - what happens when it runs out?

It is super frustrating & makes me anxious.

 

 
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AlbertoHK
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I'm able to reset the PIN after clearing the cache and data of the Secure Folder app.
Just search the Secure Folder app inside the Apps in Settings.

Settings / Apps / Secure Folder / Storage

then click on Clear Cache and Clear Data.
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After that, when I clicked on "Forget Pin" the black screen with rotating cycle was gone and the screen for reseting the password is presented.