Forced PIN now when I use the Secure Folder

[Ultrakab]

I don't use any security for my phone. To get open it you just double tap the screen. I have no need for a PIN/password. I've been using the secure folder on my S24 Ultra for over a year. With a recent update I'm now being forced to add a PIN/code to access my phone in order to use the secure folder.  Why does Samsung force me to add a password to the phone when I don't want one? I use the secure folder to lock up anything I want and it is behind a password. My phone has no need for it. 

Is there any way around this?

[RedDogRabbit]

Yes you need to use Security PIN, Pattern or Password if you want to use the Secure Folder. You could also use Biometrics... 

It's hardly a big deal to swipe a pattern to unlock the phone.. there is no way around it. 

[baldeagle68]

I agree.  This is stupid and an invasion of my privacy and right to control my device.  If I don't want to have a lock on my phone, I should not be forced to have a lock on my phone.  That's the whole point of having a secure folder, because once I'm in my phone, it's a secure place.  I don't need redundancy.

[RedDogRabbit]

Invasion of privacy 🤣 Seriously... 🙄 

[Alenric]

As per other post, I believe it just for security purposes. However, biometric is my way to go to "bypass" typing the pin 😂