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How To Use Private Mode On Xperia XZ

How To Use Private Mode On Xperia XZ

When you don’t want others to see what you have been viewing on your Sony Xperia XZ, using Private Mode is a good way to do this with needing to download any third-party apps. There are several different ways to use Private Mode on the Sony Xperia XZ, which will allow you to hide videos, photos and files from others.

The only way someone can view anything in Private Mode is with either an unlock pattern or password code. The following is a guide on how to set up Private Mode on Xperia XZ.

 

 

How to enable Private Mode on Sony Xperia XZ

  1. Using two fingers from the top of the screen, swipe down to find a list of options.
  2. From the list of options, select Private Mode.
  3. After you enter Private Mode for the first time, a quick walkthrough will be given and you’ll need to enter a pin code. (The Pin Code will be required every time you enter Private Mode)

 

How to disable Private Mode on Sony Xperia XZ

  1. Using two fingers from the top of the screen, swipe down to find a list of options.
  2. From the list of options, select Private Mode.
  3. Now the Xperia XZ should go back to normal mode.

 

How to add and remove files from Private Mode on the Xperia XZ

Private Mode supports several different media types including photos and videos. Follow these steps to add supported files to Private Mode:

  1. Turn Private Mode On.
  2. Go to the photo or file that you want to hide and only make viewable in Private Mode.
  3. Select the file (s) and then select on the Overflow menu button in the upper right.
  4. Select on Move to Private.

 

The instructions above will help you set up Private Mode on the Xperia XZ. It will also allow you to add those files to a private album or folder that is only viewable when in Private Mode.

 

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