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Encryption Data encryption provides extra security when carrying out any sensitive transactions, such as
online purchases and emails exchanges. Encryption is the process of disguising information into
data that will appear incoherent to an unauthorized recipient.
Encrypt Phone
Data encryption allows you to encrypt all data that is on your phone to enhance security after
you turn it off.
Important! Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;
therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use phone
decryption. For more information, see Screen Lock.
4. Press > and tap Settings > Security > Encrypt device.
5. Read the general encryption information and tap Encrypt device.
6. At the Encrypt phone prompt, tap OK. Your phone will restart.
7. Unlock the phone. The data on your phone is encrypted and your phone will restart
again. The icon is displayed on the top bar of your display showing that your data is
encrypted.
Encrypt External SD card
Prevent another user from using your SD card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing
information stored on your SD card by protecting the information using a password. When
enabled, your phone will ask for a password each time you use the phone. Using this option you
can also change your SD card PIN number.
Important! Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;
therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use SD card
encryption. For more information, see Screen Lock.
1. Press > and tap Settings > Security.
2. Tap Encrypt external SD card.
Make Passwords Visible When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text as it’s entered into a password field as
you type it. Many times, other applications insert an asterisk (*) as you type. This can cause
issues and confusion. What if you mis-typed the password or used the wrong case? When
enabled, you can see your entry. This feature is enabled by default.