Private Mode - Samsung SM-G900F User Manual

Security

Private mode

About private mode
Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images
and documents, stored on the device. You can activate this mode, save content to a specific
location, and then deactivate private mode to hide items securely.
Hiding content
1
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode
switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to
activate it.
When you activate private mode for the first time, set an unlock code and a backup PIN.
2
Enter the private mode unlock code.
When this mode is activated,
3
To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap
→ Move to Private.
Items that are moved to private mode appear with
4
When you have selected the items to hide, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private
mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick
setting panel and tap Private mode to deactivate it.
The selected items will disappear from the screen.
Ensure that all files are saved or moved properly before deactivating private mode.
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