Personalising
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 save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely.
Hiding content
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On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Device →Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. 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.
Enter the private mode unlock code.
When this mode is activated, 
appears at the top of the screen.
To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap 
Items that are moved to private mode appear with 
on them.
When you have selected the items to hide, open the Apps screen, tap Settings →Device
→Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to deactivate it. 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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