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2.10 Protecting your phone with encryption
You can encrypt all the data on your phone: your accounts,
application data, music and other media, downloaded
information, and so on. If you do, you must draw a pattern or
enter a numeric PIN or a password each time you power on your
phone.
WARNING!
Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an
unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset which
erases all your data.
Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone is
stolen and may be required or recommended in some
organisations. Consult the IT administrator of your organisation
before turning it on. In many cases the PIN or password you set
for encryption is controlled by the IT administrator.
Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:
Set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password.
Charge the battery.
Keep the phone connected to the charger.
Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. You
must not interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your
data.
When you're ready to turn on encryption:
1.
Touch the
Home
key
>
> Settings > Security >
Encrypt phone
.
2.
Touch
ENCRYPT PHONE
.
The
ENCRYPT PHONE
button is dimmed if your battery is
not charged or your phone is not plugged in.
If you change your mind about encrypting your phone,
touch the Back Key.
