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SECURE FOLDER DATA MISSING AFTER BACKUP

(Topic created on: 03-03-2025 04:16 PM)
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loxLOGAN
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Hello all,
Yesterday I factory reset my Samsung A55 phone because of heating issue.
Prior to reset I did backed up all data including "secure folder", after factory reset through Smart switch I restored all the data including Files, images, videos, documents & apps including secure folder data.
But after restoring I couldn't see secure folder data rest all got restored.
I could see the same Secure folder in back up & restore option
Can anyone help me in this issue, the missing data is very important for me.

I again tried restoring secure folder several times since it will there till another 4 weeks in cloud but couldn't see it anywhere after restoring 

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Secure Folder
I understand how concerning it is to lose important data, especially when you've taken the precaution of backing it up.

Possible Reasons for Missing Secure Folder Data
1. *Encryption and authentication*: Secure Folder data is encrypted and protected by Samsung's Knox security platform. During the restore process, the encryption keys and authentication tokens might not have been properly transferred or re-established.
2. *Cloud storage limitations*: Although you mentioned the backup is available in the cloud for 4 weeks, there might be limitations or restrictions on accessing or restoring Secure Folder data from the cloud.
3. *Smart Switch restore limitations*: Smart Switch might have limitations when restoring Secure Folder data, especially if the data is encrypted or protected by Knox.

Troubleshooting Steps
1. *Try restoring Secure Folder data using Samsung's Backup and Restore*: Instead of using Smart Switch, try restoring the Secure Folder data using Samsung's built-in Backup and Restore feature.
2. *Check the Secure Folder app*: Ensure the Secure Folder app is installed and updated on your device. Sometimes, a simple app update can resolve issues.
3. *Verify encryption and authentication*: Check if the encryption and authentication settings for Secure Folder are properly configured on your device.
4. *Contact Samsung support*: Reach out to Samsung's customer support and provide them with the following details:
- Your device model (A55)
- The backup method used (Smart Switch)
- The issue with restoring Secure Folder data
- Any error messages or codes you've encountered

Secure Folder
The data in "Secure Folder" is saved in the backup only after saving it out of "Secure Folder".
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If I answered yours quiry then pls accept as a solution 🙏 click on the 3 dots on reply section to accept solution 🙏 Thanks
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Despite taking backup, the data in Secure Folder is not saved after factory reset. This problem has happened to me as well.
Secure Folder
It's not possible to get back the data back if secure folder is formated
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Yes 👍
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Stil best luck 🤞 if u get it back wt some other ways
dippokal
Beginner Level 2
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My mistake secure folder delete without back up please help me
DeadShot607
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Were you able to restore your data? I faced same issue recently. I can see the backup folder in file path but cannot restore it/open it due to encryption
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