Samsung’s web browser, Samsung Internet, has an interesting mode called Secret Mode. This secret mode is nothing but the incognito or private mode that you see on other popular web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.
Now, if you have never heard of this mode and want to know more about the secret mode, what it does, how you can enable or disable it, then you’ve come to the right place.
What is Secret Mode in Samsung?
Secret Mode is Samsung’s way of calling the incognito or private mode on its first-party web browser. The overall functionality of the Secret Mode in Samsung’s web browser is the same as that of other web browsers out there.
You get all the privacy options and settings that you find in the Samsung web browser when browsing in regular mode. Whether you want to block ads, save web pages, download or print PDF files, you can do it all.
Now with Samsung’s Galaxy AI, you can continue to use the AI tools even when you have the Secret Mode enabled on the web browser. AI tools such as the ability to summarize, translate and read highlights aloud will work right away.
What Does Secret Mode Do?
When Secret Mode is enabled for the web browser, the history, passwords, website cookies, and the browser cache will be erased. However, any bookmarks that you have created in Secret mode will only appear when you have Secret Mode enabled. These bookmarks will not show up in the regular mode of the web browser. Files that you may have downloaded when using Secret Mode can be seen only when you have the mode enabled.
How to Turn On or Turn Off Secret Mode on Samsung?
Turning on or turning off Secret Mode in the Samsung Internet app is simple and easy.
- Launch the Samsung Internet app.
- Now, tap on the tabs icon at the bottom of the screen.
- On the left-hand side, you will see the Turn On Secret Mode tab.
- Tap on it to enable Secret Mode for the web browser.
- To turn off Secret Mode, tap on the tabs icon and tap Turn Off Secret Mode.
- You will now be out of Secret Mode on your Galaxy smartphone.
If you have Secret mode enabled, and you close the web browser, you will still be in Secret Mode when you launch the browser again.
How to Add Secret Mode to Samsung Internet’s Menu
If you are a regular Samsung Internet user, you might have used the hamburger menu to access several options and settings. Did you know you can also add the Secret mode shortcut to this menu? Here’s how you can do that.
- Tap on the hamburger menu at the bottom right of the Internet app.
- Now, scroll down and tap on the Settings icon.
- With the Internet Settings page open, tap on Layout and Menus.
- Tap on Customize Menus.
- Now tap and drag the Turn on Secret mode shortcut from the top to the bottom menu section.
- Once you are done, navigate back to the browser’s home screen and tap on the hamburger menu.
- You should see the Turn on/off Secret Mode shortcut right away.
Secret Mode: Settings That You Can Change
Secret Mode has several settings that you can play around with. Here is how you can access these settings.
- Launch the web browser and tap on the tabs icon at the bottom.
- On the screen, you will see three dots on the right, tap on them.
- Now, tap on Secret Mode Settings.
- With these Settings, you will find the option to add a password, PIN, or fingerprint to unlock Secret Mode.
- You can choose to separate files that you have downloaded when using Secret Mode. Secret mode also allows you to enable or disable the ability to take screenshots.
- Finally, you can choose the type of anti-tracking that you want, you can choose between standard and strict.
Now, if you did make a mess with the Secret Mode settings, you can always tap on Reset Secret Mode Settings to restore all the options to default.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes everything that you need to know about Secret Mode that is present in Samsung’s first-party web browser-Samsung Internet. Now that you know what the Secret Mode is, will you now be using the feature with the Samsung Internet app, or will you just stick to your other favorite browser and use incognito to private mode with those browsers? Share your thoughts below.
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