In the last update of Samsung Galaxy S5, has incorporated a new function called Private mode and allows us to hide those personal data that we do not want to be visible, a way similar to what is included Android KitKat with the application named Knox.
Unlike what we have seen so far, it is similar to a profile, that is, it does not open a new session for us, since if we activate this mode, it automatically hides the files we have chosen, without a doubt a very important tool for those who they want to hide their private data and have a high level of security. Next, we will show you how to carry out this process..
Procedures to Hide Files on Galaxy S5
The first procedure to perform is to go to the Setting, there we will look for the private mode option, for this we access in Personalization. We will activate it and when this mode is already applied, we will be able to hide information located in the music player, gallery, video files and voice recorder. A disadvantage is that it does not offer us more options to hide.
After this, it will ask us to add an alternate key, if we are using the Fingerprint Scanner feature, we will be asked to verify our identity. We can also verify through a Pin, a password or a pattern, according to our interest. Then the type of security that we have chosen will ask us every time we activate the method.
Later we will go to the gallery, music player, voice recorder or video files that we want to hide. Then click on the menu and choose the option Move to private. In this way, the chosen files will be hidden when activating the Private mode.
After the whole procedure, we will disable Private Mode for the changes to take effect. We must bear in mind that until we turn it off, the changes will not take effect, so it is recommended to carry out this last process.
View list of selected files
Now if we want to see the list of all the hidden files that we have selected, we will go to Private Mode, then to My files, and there we will see the data that we have hidden. Without a doubt, this function is very useful to hide those private photos or personal files that we don't want anyone to see, increasing security in the face of losing the phone or, in the worst case, theft.
Surely it is a tool that all Galaxy S5 users will be able to use, it will only be necessary to get used to using it and in this way, it will get us out of trouble more than once.
You can also download the samsung galaxy s5 user manual, for more information and other procedures:
Now that we know how to hide files using Private Mode on Galaxy S5, you can leave your comments about it and provide new tips on using Samsung's star phone in 2014.
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What to do when you forget the password of private mode. How do I recover my files?
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Hello, well my problem is that the screen of my s5 is broken, when I turn on the phone it doesn't turn it on but it does turn on the light of the les and the tabs, go back and the fingerprint reader. My question is how do I recover the files in private mode on the pc, I know the password and everything but I don't know if the files appear on the pc.
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And the files are lost? They are not passed to the backup?
RE: Samsung Galaxy S5: How to hide files using private mode
Good afternoon, I already have the Private Mode of my S5 activated, but I forgot my password and I don't know how to recover it since I don't have any option for this, I appreciate a prompt response. Greetings.
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[quote name=”crispin”]if I forgot my galaxy S5 private mode password, what should I do to reset it?[/quote][quote name=”Daniel Diaz”][quote name=”sabry”][ quote name=”crispin”]if i forgot my galaxy s5 private mode password, what should i do to reset it?[/quote]
Cris.. Could you? I also have the same problem.[/quote]
I have looked for solutions and the only one that they comment on is to restore data to factory mode..[/quote]
RE: Samsung Galaxy S5: How to hide files using private mode
[quote name=”juanmanuelreineck”]Hello, I would like to know if I hide some photos in private mode on the Samsung s5 cell phone and when I want to transfer all my things, such as photos, music, etc. to the computer, does it also copy what is in private mode? Because I did it like this and things don't appear privately on my computer, if anyone knows they can throw away that information to recover my things. Thank you very much in advance, regards[/quote]
In the private mode settings, there should be some option to copy those photos or not, or else in samsung kies.
RE: Samsung Galaxy S5: How to hide files using private mode
[quote name=”sabry”][quote name=”crispin”]if i forgot my galaxy s5 private mode password, what should i do to reset it?[/quote]
Cris.. Could you? I also have the same problem.[/quote]
I have looked for solutions and the only one that they comment on is to restore data to factory mode.
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[quote name=”crispin”]if i forgot my galaxy s5 private mode password, what should i do to reset it?[/quote]
Cris.. Could you? I also have the same problem.
RE: Samsung Galaxy S5: How to hide files using private mode
Hello, I would like to know if I hide some photos in private mode on the Samsung s5 cell phone and when I want to transfer all my things, such as photos, music, etc. to the computer, do I also copy what is in private mode? Because I did it like this and things don't appear privately on my computer, if anyone knows they can throw away that information to recover my things. Thank you very much in advance, greetings
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If I forgot my galaxy S5's private mode password, what should I do to reset it?