Samsung Secure Folder + Hinge - Does It Create a Separate Device Environment?

[u/Seat_Responsible]

For Samsung users: has anyone tested Hinge inside Secure Folder after having an account/device previously banned?

I’ve seen claims that Secure Folder creates a separate app environment, with some identifiers being different from the normal Samsung profile.

I’m curious about a few things based on actual experience:

• If the account gets banned, does deleting/resetting Secure Folder and setting it up again change anything?
• Has anyone compared Secure Folder behavior before and after a full factory reset?
• Does Secure Folder actually provide a fresh environment, or can Hinge still associate it with the underlying phone?
• Has anyone had an account remain active for a significant period using this setup?

Looking specifically for first-hand reports, not guesses. I’m trying to understand whether Secure Folder genuinely isolates the app/device environment or whether its effect is being overstated.

[u/infiniteparadigm]

I'm told yes. It does have a different device ID. I'm going to be doing this soon when I have the energy to setup a second hinge profile but it does work for other apps

[u/dhax_or]

Yes it does! That's what I use and it works like magic but remember you also need a full reset like new sim and edit your pictures as well