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How To Use Private Mode On Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus

If you use your phone for business or for anything else related to your private life, then you probably have files on your phone that you don’t want anyone else to see. You can use Private Mode on your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus if you are very private person using your smartphone, and you can do so without the need to use any third party apps. You can hide your photos, files, or videos from other people using Private Mode on your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus and it’s fairly simple to set up.

It’s important to note that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus have a Private Mode called Secure Folder, so we’ll use these words interchangeably.

In the past, some people would simply delete a picture or video entirely, so when others use their Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus phone, they would not see the content. Fortunately, this drastic step isn’t necessary.

You will also need to have a password in order to access information on the Private Mode even if you’re already signed in on your phone, so it is very secure.

You can learn how to set Private Mode up on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in the guide below.

Enabling the Private Mode on your Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus

  1. Look through the list of options and swipe down on it at the top of your screen with two fingers.
  2. Choose the Private Mode option on the list.
  3. You will get a quick tutorial once you are using the Private Mode for the first time. Following the tutorial, you will have PIN code that you need to enter when you’re using Private Mode.

Disabling the Private Mode on your Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus

  1. Look through the list of options and swipe down on it at the top of your screen with two fingers.
  2. Choose the Private Mode option on the list.
  3. You can then turn the normal mode back on for your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus.

Adding and removing files from the Secure Folder on your Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.
There are a variety of media types that are supported by Private Mode. You can use these steps in order to add any files that you don’t want anyone else to see, so long as they are supported by Private Mode.

  1. Make sure that Private Mode is turned on.
  2. Go to Secure Folder so you can hide specific files or photos.
  3. Choose the Overflow menu button that is located at the upper right of your screen and choose the file or files you want to pick.
  4. Choose the option of Move to Private.

Your Private Mode can be set up on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus if you follow the guide above. It’s an easy, hassle-free process, and it can give you peace of mind so you’re sure that no one is going to see anything on your phone that you don’t want them to see.

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David Williams

Jan 19, 2019

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