Blocking Mode Settings; Private Mode Settings - Samsung GALAXY S5 User Manual

BLOCKING MODE SETTINGS

When Blocking mode is turned on, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only
receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact,
and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Blocking mode to configure options:
Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Blocking mode to enable or disable the setting. Blocking
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mode must be turned on to configure options.
Block incoming calls: When enabled, notifications for incoming calls will not display.
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Turn off notifications: When enabled, notifications for new messages will not display.
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Turn off alarm and timer: When enabled, notifications for alarms and timers will not display.
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Set a time for blocking mode:
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Tap the check box beside Always, to block notifications at all times.
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To set a specific time period to block notifications each day, disable the Always option, and
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then set a starting (From field) time and ending time (To field). Tap the time fields and then
set the time.
Choose an option for blocking by contact:
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Tap Allowed contacts, and then choose whether to allow notifications for all contacts,
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just your favorites, or a custom list you create. If you choose a custom list, you'll be
prompted to select contacts for the list.
If you created a Custom list of allowed contacts, you can tap Allowed contact list to
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modify the list of allowed contacts. This option is only available when the Custom list is
enabled.

PRIVATE MODE SETTINGS

Private mode secures your personal content and keeps it hidden on your device. Private mode is
available for certain applications, including Gallery, Video, Music, Voice Recorder, and My Files.
When Private mode is enabled, you can select items you want to mark as private.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Private mode. When you access Private mode the first time, you'll be prompted to set
up a secure screen unlock, such as Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings.
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