App automatically added to secure folder when installed

[neversleep]

Whenever I installed a new app, the app will be automatically added to secure folder. It is inconvenient to delete them one by one.

Is it possible to stop the app automatically added to secure folder?

[RobertZ · Accepted solution]

From an old post:

1. Open playstore outside secure folder.
2. Select any random app no need to install it, open description or details page.
3. There will be small down arrow next to install button click that.
4. Uncheck all other devices, only keep on this device checked.
Done
From now on all apps will only install outside secure folder.

[neversleep]

thanks, it works

[Ayyman]

Hi neversleep,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience.  Please know that your feedback is important, and we want to help you regain control over how apps are managed in Secure Folder. Please proceed with the steps outlined by RobertZ and Should the issue persist,

kindly proceed with the following steps to prevent apps from auto‑adding:

1. Open Secure Folder > Tap three‑dot menu (top right) > Settings > Turn off Auto‑Add (or AppSelector).

2. To remove apps already added: Secure Folder > Three‑dot menu > Edit apps > Tap minus (–) next to unwanted apps.

3. To stop “Recommended” apps: Phone Settings > Apps > Find “Recommended App” > Force Stop or Disable.

4. To uninstall Secure Folder: Settings > Security and privacy > More security settings > Secure Folder > Uninstall.

[RobertZ]

1. Open Secure Folder > Tap three‑dot menu (top right) > Settings > Turn off Auto‑Add (or AppSelector)....

There is no such option.