How to Hide Contacts on Your Samsung Device

You may have certain contacts you do not want others to see for whatever reason, or you just like to keep your things a bit more private. Whatever the reason is, it does not really matter, the most important thing is that you can easily tuck your contacts away on your Samsung phone, accessible to just you at any time.

This is made possible by the Samsung Secure folder, which lets you hide whatever you do not want others seeing, and ensures they stay secure with authentication set up.

This guide will teach you how to set up a secure folder on your Samsung and hide your contacts.

How to Hide Contacts on your Samsung

Step 1: Set up a secure folder.

• Go to Settings
• Tap Biometrics and Security.

• Tap Secure Folder.

• Tap Lock Type

• Select the Lock Type of your choice (Pin, Pattern, Fingerprints, or Iris scan) and follow the prompts to set up

Step 2: Go to your phone App, then choose Contacts and select the contact you want to hide.

Step 3: Tap on the info icon on the right side of the contact.

Step 4: Select "Move to secure folder."

How to find Hidden Contact on Samsung

Finding your hidden contact is pretty straightforward.

Step 1: From your applications, open the Secure Folder app on your phone.

Step 2: Select the Contacts folder.

Step 3: Access the hidden contact as you would normally do on your phone.

Conclusion

Samsung’s Secure Folder makes it incredibly easy to protect your sensitive information. Whether you’re keeping your contact list away from prying eyes or just making your phone look neater by having a few visible items, this feature has got you covered.

So, the next time you feel like keeping things low-key, remember that a little extra privacy is just a few taps away.

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