How to Encrypt Your Samsung Phone
Release timeļ¼2023-05-17 10:44:25 oRead0
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Setting Up a Secure Lock
- 1 Open Settings. Tap the gear icon in your Quick Menu or search for the gear app icon.
- 2 Tap Lock Screen. You may have been prompted to create a key when you first set up your phone, but you can always return here to add one if you skipped that step.
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Tap Screen lock type. It's usually the first option in the menu.
- You'll need to confirm your current key if you have it set up.
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Tap a security measure to create one. You can create a swipe, pattern, PIN, password, or use your face or fingerprints to create a key.
- Only those that enter this key will be able to read your phone.
- Make sure "Strong Protection" is enabled if you want your phone's data to be encrypted. By default, this feature is turned on. Find it in Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings.
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Open Settings. Tap the gear icon in your Quick Menu or search for the gear app icon.
- You'll want to use this method if you have an older phone, like the Samsung S5.
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Tap Security. It's usually found under the "System" header next to a lock icon.
- If you have a Samsung running Android 5, you'll find the Security icon under the "Personal" header instead.
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Tap Encrypt Phone/Device. This is usually the first option in the menu.
- Your phone will need to be charged to at least 80%, plugged in, and encryption could take an hour or longer to complete.
- If your phone is rooted, you'll need to unroot your phone to do this.