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I was wondering if one can select different passwords for device encryption in ICS?

Having the same password for encryption and unlocking the screen isn't quite that secure...

Thanks for hints.

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No. A quote from http://support.google.com/android/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1663755:

Note that this is the same PIN or password that you use to unlock your phone without encryption, and cannot be set independently.

EDIT: I found this on xda, but I think it might be risky and not worth the effort. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680857

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Yes, you are able to set a different password for device encryption to the one you choose for screen unlock.

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EncPassChanger claims to do this, haven't tested it though.

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