The new Android security feature called Secure Folders was introduced in the Android OS to address several issues that have been plaguing the Android mobile operating system for quite some time now. Secure Folders is a Google application and also acts as a companion application to the Galaxy S4 smartphone. This application allows users to manage their personal and private information from the phone. To start off, the app uses the built in Samsung Knox security suite to provide a secure and protected environment on the phone. Applications and other data transferred from Secure Folders are sandboxed in separate sections on the phone and therefore gain an added layer of protection and privacy.
Secure Folders also allow the user to organize the folders in any way they want, according to their user's choice. They can organize the folders by categories, by time, by name or even by folders themselves. The applications can be downloaded directly from the Google Play store. Android users who already have a Galaxy S4 can also download this application from the Google Play store and use it. The Android phone users can also download the free software from the internet and can then install it in their handset. Secure Folders also allow the user to view and copy any kind of file and also manage multiple folders simultaneously. They can also add other files and folders in the Secure Folders, which will help in the creation of an attractive and user friendly interface.
It is imperative that any individual who wants to safeguard his personal and confidential information on his smartphone should install the Secure Folders application in his phone to ensure the security of the phone against theft. However, in order to download the application, one must first go through the installation process before downloading the software. The software is available for free on the internet, however one can pay a few dollars to access the full version of the application.
