How To Use Private Mode On Samsung Galaxy Note 8

We can’t hide the fact that there are times when we hoped for our smartphones to have a Private Mode especially for times when we don’t want to create an awkward situations if someone borrowed the phone. Samsung never failed to stop granting wishes to smartphone users. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a Private Mode and it surprisingly allowed the users to hide pictures, videos, and files from people. This works by requiring the current user to input the password code or unlock the pattern set to open see what’s hidden behind the Private Mode. There are numerous ways on how to activate the Private Mode on the Samsung Note 8. Check out this guide to start using the mode and set it up.

How to Add and Remove Files from Private Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Private Mode is applicable for any types of media files such as videos and music. Just follow the step-by-step guide to add any type of file you want to Private Mode:

1. Swipe your finger from the top of the screen to bottom to show up the Notification Bar
2. Go to Settings
3. Tap on Lock Screen and Security option
4. Then click the Private Mode to switch ON
5. Select the photo or file that you want to hide and make it viewable in Private Mode only
6. Choose the files (s) and then tap on “Overflow” menu button placed in the upper right part of the screen
7. Choose “Move” to Private to make the file (s) hidden

How to Turn On Private Mode for Samsung Galaxy Note 8

1. Swipe down from the top of your screen and go to Settings
2. From here locate and activate Private Mode
3. The first time you use this feature you’ll get a brief walkthrough, and you’ll need a PIN code to enter and exit this mode each time

How to Turn Off Private Mode for Samsung Galaxy Note 8

1. Swipe down from the top of your screen and go to Settings
2. From here locate and activate Private Mode
3. After re-doing all the process above, the Samsung Note 8 should return to default

The same process applies to enabling and disabling the Private Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Just follow all the process said above if you want to hide photos, videos or albums and make it viewable on Private Mode only.