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What is Private Mode and how do I use it?

Private Mode was a function on older devices and operating systems that allowed you to hide certain content. Content that is moved to Private Mode can only be viewed with Private Mode switched on. It will hide content in the following applications:

Video
Gallery
Music
Voice recorder
My Files

Please note: For devices running on Android Nougat and above, you can keep apps, files and images private by using the Secure Folder. Read our FAQ to find out more about the Secure Folder and how to use it.

Enable or disable Private Mode

1 Swipe up from the home screen to access your apps.

From the home screen, choose <strong>Apps</strong> or swipe up to access your apps.

2 Tap "Settings".

3 Tap "Lock screen and security". If you do not see this screen, go to Step 4.

4 Tap "Private mode".

5 Tap the switch, then wait a couple of seconds.

Tap the switch and wait a couple of seconds

6 Choose your preferred screen lock type (Pattern, PIN or Password).

7 Once you have entered your chosen lock screen and confirmed it, your device will be set up in Private mode.

Using Private Mode to hide content

1 Swipe up on the home screen to access your apps.

2 Select the application for which you would like to hide content.

Please note: This example shows you how to hide content in your Gallery. You can also hide content in your Video, Music, Voice recorder and My Files.

3 Select the image (or other type of file) that you would like to hide.

Select the image or other individual item you want to hide

4 Tap the More options icon.

5 Tap "Move to Private".

PLEASE NOTE: that this option will not be available if you have not enabled Private Mode.

6 The image will now display a locked symbol and appear in a Album named Private (which will only be available if you have Private Mode turned on).

View hidden content

1 Activate "Private mode".

Either:

Swipe down the top of the screen to reveal the Notification panel, then tap the Private Mode icon; or
Go to "Settings", tap "Private Mode", then tap the switch to activate Private Mode.

2 Enter your Private Mode PIN, pattern or password.

3 While Private Mode is active, you will see the Private Mode icon at the top of your screen.

4 Private files and images will now be available. For example, there will now be separate "Private" categories and folders in your Gallery and My Files.