Virgin Mobile 601 manual Encrypt Data on Your Phone

Run the Storage Wizard

Free up space in the phone storage by uninstalling apps and deleting files you no longer need. In Settings, touch Storage > Make more space.

Store Files in Dropbox

Photos, email attachments, and other documents can be stored in Dropbox and accessed anywhere you are. You can set the Camera app to automatically upload photos to Dropbox. See Dropbox for details.

Note: Dropbox is a third-party app and is not provided by or associated with HTC Corporation.

Manage Photos and Videos

nSet the Camera app to automatically upload to a photo-sharing site or online storage. You can retrieve them from the photo-sharing site or online storage when needed.

nAfter taking continuous camera shots, keep only the best shot and discard the rest.

nAfter editing a photo or trimming a video, the original file is kept. You can delete original files or move them to online storage or to your computer.

nIf you are only sending videos through MMS, use a lower resolution. High-resolution video takes up more space. In Camera settings, touch Video Quality to change the resolution.

Back Up Apps Data

Keep only the most recent data from apps on your phone. You can back up calendars, contacts, and bookmarks or export text messages, and personal dictionaries. See Backup.

Disable Some Apps

Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data into the phone storage. If the app cannot be removed, you can disable it. In Settings, touch Apps > All, and select the app that you want to disable. Touch Disable.

Encrypt Data on Your Phone

You can encrypt data such as your online accounts, settings, music files and other media. After encryption, you will need to enter the screen lock PIN or password to turn on your phone and access the data.

Important: Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data.

Important: Fully charge the battery and keep your phone connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes about an hour.

Important: You cannot undo encryption. If you want to return to an unencrypted phone, you must perform a factory reset.

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