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Encrypt or decrypt
SD card
You can encrypt your optional memory card
(not included) to protect
its data
(Galaxy
S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ only). This only allows the SD card information to be
accessed from
your device with a password.
1.
From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
> Encrypt or decrypt
SD card.
2.
Tap Encrypt SD card
and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory
card.
NOTE
Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing
an encrypted SD card. Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to
decrypt the installed SD card first.
Decrypt
SD card
You can decrypt an optional memory card (not included) if it was encrypted by this
device. You
may want to decrypt the memory card if you plan to use it with another
device or
before performing a Factory data reset.
1.
From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
> Encrypt or decrypt
SD card.
2.
Tap Decrypt SD card
and follow the prompts to decrypt all data on your memory
card.
Password
for factory
data reset
You can require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. Options
may vary by
carrier.
◌
From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
> Other
security settings
>
Set
up/change password
and
enter a password.