Folder Lock

Lock photos, audio, videos, docs, contacts, wallets, voice memos and notes.

NewSoftwares LLC · com.newsoftwares.folderlock_v1

4.3 out of 5 (20 ratings) 10M+ downloads v10.0.17 32.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v10.0.17 (168)
Updated: Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 32.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Oct 8, 2025 (at least)
Permissions: 37 (12 sensitive)
Website: newsoftwares.net/folderlock/android
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Folder Lock is an app by NewSoftwares LLC in the Tools category, listed since at least October 2025. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 10.0.16, the APK shrank from 40 MB to 32.5 MB. Since version 10.0.12, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 37 permissions, 12 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read contacts. It asks for the same permissions as version 10.0.16. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.3out of 520 ratings

5 ★70%
4 ★5%
3 ★15%
2 ★0%
1 ★10%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v10.0.17

Minor bugs resolved

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Folder Lock ® lets you password-protect your personal files, photos, videos, documents, contacts, wallet cards, notes and audio recordings in Android Phones. The app comes with a clean and pleasant interface. You can also transfer files from Gallery, PC/Mac, Camera and Internet browser. ★ Lock photos with photo locker to hide your images ★ Lock videos with video locker to hide your videos ★ Gallery lock vault to hide your albums ★ Notes Lock to lock and hide your notes ★ Lock apps to prevent access to your private app lock Password-Protect Sensitive Photos & Videos: Import photos & videos to lock them in seconds, or take secured images and record videos directly from Folder Lock’s user interface. Applock for images, videos and gallery. Secret Audio files: Prevent others from discovering your secretive audio files, be it private conversations or business secrets. Lock Sensitive Documents & Notes: Confidently lock-down sensitive documents such as bank statements, tax returns, company spreadsheets and other off-the-record files. Secured Wallets: Boldly save your sensitive details from credit cards, bank accounts, health card, passport and other confidential information by creating secured wallets. Record Secret Voice Memos: Feel free to record your secret thoughts with Secret Voice Recorder. You can also listen to your recordings with its built-in audio player. Private Contacts: Create a list of confidential contacts, send secret-group SMS to your secret contacts right within Folder Lock’s secure interface. Cloud Backup: Never lose your secured files and folders ever again. With cloud backup feature, you can regularly backup your data. Three Login Types: You have the option to setup a password, PIN or pattern as your primary access lock. Data Recovery: You’ll never have to worry about losing your data in Folder Lock. It’s built in data recovery feature can help users retrieve deleted files and folders. WI-FI File Transfer: Using your WI-FI connection, you can securely transfer your sensitive files and folders between different devices. OTHER SECURITY FEATURES: Stealth Mode (Hide icon) hides the app’s icon, prevents shoulder-surfers from discovering Folder Lock on your phone. Decoy Mode (fake user) Create a fake profile to prevent authorized user from accessing your real Folder Lock user-account. Panic Switch (Shake, Flick or Place your palm on the screen) Switches to another app immediately with just a shake, flick or placing your palm on the screen. Secure Browser you can download pictures and videos from Folder Lock’s secure browser, leaves no traces of browsing history. Hack Attempt Monitoring Folder Lock automatically snaps images of intruders with time stamp. FEATURES: • Protect private photos • Hide sensitive videos and pictures • Password-protect secret audio • Lock down important documents • Write secure notes • Record voice recordings and memos secretly • Import Saved Contacts • Create Contact Groups • Secret Contacts Group multiple SMS Secure Browser (leaves no traces and privacy enabled) • Download files from Browser Import files from • Gallery • SD Cards • PC / MAC • Secure Browser Settings and Options • Hacker Deterrents • Decoy Password (Fake Password) • Brute force attack prevention • Takes snaps of unauthorized login attempts • Logs unauthorized login attempts • Deterrents on multiple invalid login attempts • Backup Password in case of forgotten password For more information you can visit http://www.newsoftwares.net .

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v10.0.12. Since v10.0.17 it requires Android 8.0+.

v10.0.17 LATEST Aug 11, 2026 32.5 MB TRUSTED v10.0.16 Apr 24, 2026 40 MB TRUSTED v10.0.13 May 20, 2026 41.8 MB TRUSTED v10.0.12 Apr 30, 2026 41.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “NewSoftwares.net Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Aug 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 11, 2026
Signed byCN=Salman Ashraf, O=NewSoftwares.net Inc, L="ESSEX London", ST=England, C=44
Signing certificate (SHA-1)9A:61:51:10:E3:17:28:7C:AA:6C:3A:86:29:98:9F:AE:FC:06:86:59
File MD5e29a542ea8bb58b31d7c883e2e77b6f3
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (37)

Folder Lock requests 37 permissions, 12 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Context write use app feature survey (custom) com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Interact across users full android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.newsoftwares.folderlock_v1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write internal storage android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Folder Lock APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Folder Lock for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 10.0.16 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 10.0.16 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Folder Lock free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Folder Lock APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e29a542ea8bb58b31d7c883e2e77b6f3.