Galaxy Note 4: private mode - how to use it

If you want to hide some files on your Galaxy Note 4, you should use private mode. We'll show you how it works.

Galaxy Note 4: How to use private mode

1. Open the "Settings" app, under the "Personalization" category you will find the "Private mode" option.
2. You can now see what content you can protect with private mode. Set a pattern, PIN, password or fingerprint here to protect private mode.
3. For example, open your gallery and select one or more pictures. Then tap the button with the three dots at the top right and select the option "Move to private".
4. The private files are now marked with a small icon. If you switch off private mode again, the files are hidden and are only visible again in private mode.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to start the dual window view on the Galaxy Note 4.