Encryption is the process of transforming information to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge.
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Use Tasker to swipe lock the screen for 10 mins then require password thereafter
i'm looking for a way where i can use the power button to turn off the screen and activate the swipe lock. If the phone is left untouched/unswiped for 10 mins the password lock should come on.
There ...
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missing pictures/videos from HTC EVO after being encrypted
I have an HTC EVO. It's been encrypted at work. Afterwards, all of my pictures/videos are missing from my gallery, everything else is still there. How do I get them back?
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Why can't I access the files on my SD card?
I have a Motorola Droid Bionic which I recently updated to Android 4.1.2. Since the update, I can no longer access any of the files on the 32GB micro SD card I installed in the phone. I can view all ...
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Is there a way to share OTR keys between different applications?
I have IM+ pro installed on my phone and purchased the OTR upgrade.
On my linux laptop I have pidgin installed and the OTR plugin active.
I set both XMPP resources - laptop and nexus - to the same ...
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All files corrupted after Ext. SD encryption. external SD card gets encrypted due to Mail server
I have a Galaxy Note-2. Android version 4.1.2.
After I sync into my Organisation's email on my phone it used to encrypt my SD card and External SD card. This never rendered my data inaccessible -- ...
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Decrypting TitaniumBackup files
I have TitaniumBackup encrypting backup copies of app settings before uploading to Google Drive. In order to verify/restore applications I need to type my password.
I need to extract a backup outside ...
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Phone will not let me ENCRYPT
I want to encrypt my apps and personal data, such as passwords to email etc.
If I have factory reset my phone (GS2sprint) and it is fully charged (over 90%) and plugged in. So I went to ...
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Disabled samsung keyboard- now can't turn on my s3
I am in a weird situation. Few days back (I believe) I disabled samsung keyboard using nobloat app as i use adaptxt all time.
But i have an encryption password and as samsung keyboard is disabled, i ...
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Does the lock screen on a encrypted device provide different security than an unencrypted device?
I am wanting to encrypt my phone and sd card. I have been reading around about it all week and still don't understand a few things. I though that the encryption was like blackberry encryption, where ...
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Is data/data/com.android.browser/databases/webview.db being encrypted?
I rooted my phone (Galaxy Nexus 4.1.1 JRO03C). I am able to access nearly all files under data/data/* folder. However, a few files cannot be opened, such as ...
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How to change save path of apps?
I would like to store files of some apps (Camera, Email, Facebook, ...) to an EncFS volume created with Cryptonite (my phone is rooted).
Is there a way to redirect file access to the volume or change ...
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What is covered by “Encrypt phone”?
On Ice Cream Sandwich (CyanogenMod 9), Under Settings > Security there is an option to "Encrypt phone". I understand that this will require me to provide a PIN whenever I start up my phone. But ...
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Backing up Android device on Windows via wireless
I need a way to back up my whole Android device on my PC, which is running Windows 7.
I don't have USB cable for my phone, but I have wireless router, so my best option is using Wireless connection.
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Wipe data on wrong password inputs
I've found several obsolete answers, but this question about situation nowadays:
what's the most robust solution to have the device (android v4.2-based) protected?
Turn on device encryption (there ...
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Manually decrypt Android ICS SD Card
I borrowed a Samsung Galaxy S3 with ICS for my vacations, encrypted it and the SD with Android's default encryption options and used it to take summer pictures. When I got back I decrypted the whole ...
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Galaxy S3 encryption issues
I have set a 6+ characters password, and I have encrypted the 2GB SD card and ATT Galaxy S3 device. But I am able to read and write files to the card and device using the computer.
How is this ...
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Unlocked bootloader, encryption
galaxy nexus
unlocked bootloader
no adb enabled
rooted
device encryption on with 10+ characters (Cryptfs Password - Google play)
PIN screen lock with 6 characters
Am I safe if someone wants to ...
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WiFi stopped working (dhcpd times out) after enabling device encryption
WiFi has worked without issue before on this exact same hotspot, and it is currently working for other devices so I'm assuming the error is in the phone (edit: also tried another hotspot, wifi is ...
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In which version of Android was encryption of /data made available?
These docs suggest that it has been available (only) since Android 3.0 Honeycomb. By contrast, conversation on discussion boards suggests it was available in 2.3.4 Gingerbread.
So, what is the answer ...
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connecting to a wireless network that uses WPA2 enterprise encryption
I'm trying to connect to a wireless internet I've got the user id and password for. The network uses WPA2 enterprise encryption and Cisco:Leap authentication.
How can I connect?
On my laptop I do ...
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Galaxy S3 Encryption ruined my photos… recoverable?
I put outlook on my GS3 for work and to do so I had to encrypt my phone. Since Encryption, Almost all of the photos I had on my phone are now blacked out. It shows me my different folders and the ...
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Does ICS for the LG Prada 3.0 (i.e. LG-P940) have device-level encryption?
I understand that Stock Android ICS has device-level encryption, but I can't see any way to tell if my LG-P940 has this feature. Anyone know? I can't see an option to enable it.
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How the data on SD are encrypted in 4.0?
I've got phone with android 4.0, and, for sync with Exchange, I encrypted SD card using android's built-in encryption. However, the phone starts telling me that the card is damaged and needs ...
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Cannot access internal memory due to cyanogenmod encryption, how can i decrypt the device?
I have ran into a small problem with my android tablet, it is a samsung galaxy tab 8.9 p7310
About a year ago i rooted it and installed CWM + CyanogenMod 9; i also encrypted the tablet. When i go ...
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How can I decrypt an encrypted SD card (HTC Evo 4G) on a different device?
I encrypted both my phone and SD card upon purchasing my HTC Evo 4g LTE. Recently the phone died (would get to the login screen and then reboot).
After a factory reset the SD card shows up as ...
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Stuck in Encryption Mode
I have an Android 4.0.1 10" tablet. I started encryption last night around 5:30pm. It is now 7:40 am the following morning and I still see the "green" Android icon on the screen. I had just bought the ...
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Encrypting Samsung GS3 storage with a shorter password
I tried to encrypt the internal storage of my GS3 but it required me to set a password "at least 6 characters long and containing at least a number".
All the Android devices I have used so far only ...
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To encrypt or install security app like Prey?
I have just bought an Android tablet and would like advice as to whether I should encrypt it or install some security app like Prey.
If I encrypt it, then if it is stolen the thief won't be able to ...
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How can I encrypt my external SD card on Android?
I want to encrypt or password protect on my external sdcdard.
Thus whenever I remove my ex SD card it will not allow to show any of its data without password, even if it is inserted in Computer.
Is ...
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Phone lock enabling using hardware buttons
I don't normally like to lock my phone as I find it annoying.
Is it possible to enable the lock or some kind of encryption on the phone in an emergency, for example by holding down a number of the ...
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Cannot Factory Reset after Encrypting
I encrypted my phone but now want it not encrypted so have to factory reset. However, if I try to do this from the CWM Recovery it says
-- Wiping data...
Formatting /data...
Error mounting /data! ...
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Can I install a micro-SD card into my Note 2 after I've enabled device encryption?
I recently got a Note 2 and enabled device encryption. I want to put a micro-SD in it now to expand my storage capacity, but when I go to settings, it won't let me mount the card. Is it because of the ...
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Wipe everything after failed decryption attempts, but make it usable?
I have CM10 running on my rooted Galaxy Nexus and I just enabled the disk encryption. However, I can't find any options what happens after a few failed attempts? I would like to reset and wipe my data ...
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Corporate Email account on Cyanogenmod 7 - Encryption required
Has anyone got a corporate email account working with a server that requires Encryption.
I'm using a Wildfire with CM 7 and get the error
"This server requires features your Android device does not ...
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How to enter CWM recovery on an encrypted Galaxy S3?
I'm trying to enter CWM recovery so that I can back up my ROM.
While rooting my S3 I could enter CWM using the instructions I was following at the time (which I no longer have around).
Since then ...
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Will using a vpn also encrypt my 3G traffic?
Just wondering, because I've just set my phone up to forward wifi traffic through my DD-WRT router. But I've no way to verify if my 3G traffic is also going through my router.
Does anyone know if 3G ...
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SD card will not format within Android therefore cannot mount. Works fine on laptop
I bought a 64GB SD card for my Galaxy S3, and it worked perfectly. Today I turned on device encryption (worked fine) then I turned on SD card encryption. Since then I am stuck with the phone reporting ...
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Android disk encryption - using as a removable device
I'm about to upgrade my Desire HD to ICS so that I can use the full disk encryption functionality.
Does anyone know if its possible to still use the device as a removable disk when plugged in via a ...
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If I encrypt my phone will I still be able to load custom ROMs?
Are there any issues with enabling full encryption and loading custom ROMs or will it be seamless?
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Does Android's Full Filesystem Encryption also Encrypt the SDcard?
In Android's filesystem encryption do they also encrypt the SDcard? If so Is encrypting the SDcard optional or is it encrypted by default when you choose to encrypt your device?
Here's some info ...
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What's a secure way to message/talk to someone in CM9?
I'm using CM9 nightly (20120712 i.e. today).
I need to talk securely, without the chance of eavesdropping, to someone who also has CM9 nightly (not sure how up-to-date but not more than 1 month old).
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Creating and handling an encrypted folder on sd-card for unrooted devices
I'm looking for a way to create an encrypted folder on the sd-card and provide password protected access to its contents. Ideally, this would provide a UI to encrypt new files by moving files to it ...
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LogMeIn Hamachi VPN
How do I connect my Android phone or tablet to a LogMeIn Hamachi VPN? Is it even possible?
LogMeIn has command line clients for Linux, and of course Android has built-in VPN settings.
Is there some ...
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How-to manually access my Wi-Fi Keys (from a Titanium Backup encrypted backup)?
How can I decrypt an encrypted "Titanium Backup" backup using standard (linux) tools?
Example:
Wi-Fi serves as a practical example, many other uses may apply to the solution I'm looking for.
If I ...
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How to do backups and updates properly with full device encryption?
I think about the following use cases:
'Perfectly' reverse encryption without loosing settings
Update ROMs. Even if /system, /data, /sdcard (internal) are encrypted
Low level Backups with CWM. When ...
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Why won't my SGS2 allow me to perform device encryption?
I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII with the new 4.0 OS. The option to encrypt my device is enabled, but whenever I try to encrypt it asks me to plug the device in to have at 80% battery charge. I tried ...
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“USB Storage” Encryption
Samsung phones, Galaxy Note running ICS 4.0.3 in particular has System Storage, USB Storage, and SD Card.
I wanted to know if I encrypt my device by going to Settings - Security - Encrypt Device. ...
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Allow face-unlock in conjunction with storage encryption? [closed]
Does Google have plans to integrate the face recognition feature with storage encryption? As far as I understand, it may not be secure enough because you can use a photo, but still, I want to be ...
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What is the Streaming Decryption setting in Google Drive?
I notice a "Streaming Decryption" option under Encryption Settings. For me, it was not selected by default. The description under this setting is a little unclear:
Decrypt documents into a stream ...
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How do I cancel a half completed email configuration?
Phone is trapped trying to encrypt my device against my wishes.
On my Nexus S I was recently upgraded to 4.0.4 and decided to try adding my work email to my personal phone. This previously didn't ...
