New issue discovered in Samsung’s One UI 7 Secure Folder
Samsung’s One UI 7, built on Android 15, brings a fresh look and new features for Galaxy users. Among them is Secure Folder, a private space to keep apps, photos, and files safe with a PIN, pattern, or fingerprint lock. It’s designed to protect your stuff, even if someone else gets hold of your phone. But we’ve uncovered a problem that could put your data at risk.
Our team found a glitch in Secure Folder. If someone knows a little about tech, they could potentially bypass the lock and access your private files without needing your PIN or fingerprint. This isn’t something most people could do by accident, but it’s still a worry for those who rely on Secure Folder to keep sensitive things like bank apps or personal photos safe.
The issue seems tied to how One UI 7 handles certain system permissions. We tested it on a Galaxy device running the latest beta version, and the flaw was consistent. Samsung hasn’t commented yet, but we’ve reached out to them. Hopefully, a fix will come soon, possibly in the next update.
For now, if you’re using One UI 7’s Secure Folder, be cautious about what you store there. You might want to move extra-sensitive files to another secure app until Samsung patches this. We’ll keep you posted on any updates or solutions from Samsung as soon as we hear back.
This discovery reminds us that even trusted features can have weak spots. Stay careful with your data, and keep your phone updated to get the latest security fixes.
