Secure folder - problem after upgrade to android 16

[MacLab]

Hello,

after updating my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to Android 16 and One UI 8.0, I encountered an issue with the Secure Folder (Private Folder). The “Select and Search with Google” function stopped working — whenever I try to use it, I get a message saying that the feature is unavailable or disabled.

Additionally, after the update I have browsers installed inside the Secure Folder, and when I try to upload a photo to a website, a menu appears allowing me to choose between my personal profile and my Secure Folder. However, when I select “Choose from Secure Folder Gallery”, no photos are displayed, even though I do have files stored in the Secure Folder gallery. Instead, only the photos outside of the Secure Folder are visible.

I would like to emphasize that all available system updates and all application updates (both from the Google Play Store and the Galaxy Store) are installed on the device. The phone does not indicate any pending updates.

[Phenixof4]

Lol...thats too long 😪 

[Phenixof4]

This is how I fixed mine.

1. Installed "files by Google " in the secure folder.

2. Downgrade " documentsUI" app which is the file picker. ( to downgrade the app just Install an older version of documentsUI  on your phone and in the secure folder)

3. Let me know if I saved the day 😌 

This is the link to the documentsUI I picked the version that was released in June 15th 2023

Or you can Google "documentsUI apk"

https://www.google.com/amp/s/apkpure.com/documentsui/com.google.android.documentsui/amp

[apalace]

Solved which problem exactly?

Because my main problem is as mentioned, when I want to upload a file from secure folder using a browser in the secure folder, the files there aren't visible, but only the regular folders with all files are visible, but not the secure files.

Does your method solve this issue?

[Phenixof4]

Yup. Just did my friend's and it work. 

I can upload pictures and videos from any browsers in the secure folder

[J45on]

This solved it for me can upload from secure folder to browser and MEGA storage life saver

[J45on]

Yes it does solve this

[RussellL]

I don't know about anyone else, but this did the trick for me. Thanks for sharing your solution.

[LoveIsJustaDrug]

OMG it actually worked! You're a lifesaver and the GOAT

[RussellL]

For me I don't need the file manager, just the downgrade

[Phenixof4]

😉🫡