s21+ security feature is not full proof, please help

[Caty123]

The secure folder, is not fully secure..Inspite of locking and exiting etx and even customising the Finder search bar, anyone can still access the apps, like gmail etc by putting them om search bar. Please help with some tip to set a password for hidden apps and secure the security folder of which contents can be easily access through the search bar

[johnz237]

Secure Folder and the rest of the phone are separate. So, if you have your Gmail signed in on your main phone and in Secure Folder, that is why it can be found under search.

The Secure Folder itself has a password/PIN—if you want security, make it a difficult PIN.

Unless I am misunderstanding what you are saying?

[Caty123]

Yes, let me clarify, I moved the gmail app to the security folder and it's not installed or present on the homescreen anymore. But when I type Gmail on the search bar, it gives the option to Open the Gmail which is in the secure folder only but without asking for a pin that is set, inspite of locking and exiting from secure folder

[AustinMc]

Hi doe the Gmail app in question have a blue padlock when showing it in the search bar? Thanks

[AustinMc]

Sorry a blue file icon on top of it not a padlock.