It has happened hundreds of times on hundreds of Samsung users that people forgot the password (PIN/pattern) to turn on Private mode, and thus unable to access the precious data and files in it. Some people may even come into the boat due to failed fingerprint recognition. According to Samsung, the only method to reset Private mode password is factory reset , which will wipe all files within it. Is there any way to fix the problem and make Private mode work again? Extract Files from Private Mode Files added to Private mode are in your phone memory ( Samsung Private mode folder location ), but invisible when Private mode is turned off. You can use some tools to extract files from your phone. For example, use iReparo Android Recovery to scan your phone for hidden files, preview the files you need and recover them from your phone. Related: How to Fix Private Mode Not Working Unlock Forgotten Private Mode Password A developer from XDA forum figured out a solution to unlock forgotte...
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