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Feature missing in secure folder

(Topic created on: 02-01-2026 07:09 PM)
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TM27
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Galaxy A
Had a S series before and it had an option called "everytime it leaves app it automatically locks" but sadly in A56 its missing and i cant find any solution hence requesting a fix or a bring it back to the next version
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cs_member10
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Dear Samsung member,

Greetings from Samsung Customer Support!

As per your query, we would like to inform you that the “Auto-Lock Immediately” or “Lock when Exit the App” options have been removed from the Secure Folder in ONE UI 8. This change is due to limitations of the Android platform and is not considered an issue; it is the normal behavior in ONE UI 8.

Please note the following changes:

● The “Auto-Lock Immediately” feature is no longer available. However, you can manually lock the Secure Folder or hide its icon using the steps below:

Option 1: Lock Secure Folder Manually:
1. Open Secure Folder.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner.
3. Select "Lock and exit" to immediately lock the folder.

Option 2: Hide Secure Folder Icon:
1. Swipe down to open the Quick Panel.
2. Tap the Secure Folder icon to hide or unhide it from the home screen/app drawer.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Warm Regards,
Samsung Customer Support

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What were the limitations you had to stop that useful feature?

You can't name it as limitations for every blunder?

That was one of the very useful feature in secure folder from ages, don't know everytime samsung introduce a new one UI they will remove one feature which was loved by every samsung customer till then.. earlier it was dedicated fingerprint unlock, and now it's auto lock feature.

It's sad to see samsung ignoring their customers day by day..
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