Overview

• A flaw in the Secure Folder’s work profile setup allowed anyone with physical access to view hidden apps and media without unlocking
• Android services like Google’s Photo Picker and Permission Controller did not treat the work-profile folder as private, causing unintentional exposure of its contents
• One UI 8 relocates Secure Folder to Android 15’s private profile system, ensuring true isolation from system-level tools
• The update introduces a new quick-hide toggle—often called a “kill switch”—that fully conceals the folder and encrypts its data when activated
• Secure Folder remains incompatible with third-party launchers, though reports suggest Samsung may add support in a future release