Android: Enable encryption - this option is available

Android encryption is already enabled ex works, especially on newer Android devices. This has been around since the Marshmallow version. If you have an older device with a new Android version, you can also activate it. However, there are some points to which you should pay attention.

How to enable Android encryption

With Android encryption, third parties can no longer access the data on your device, even via a USB connection. So it is possible to protect the content from access. On newer, especially powerful Android devices, this encryption is already enabled at the factory. You can also enable it on your older device under certain conditions.

1. Before you enable encryption, you need to make sure that your device has enough power. In some circumstances, your device may become slower as a result of enabling it.
2. Memorize also the password very well, because you can not recover it. Also, access to your data is then only possible under certain circumstances.
3. Connect your phone to a power source and do not turn it off during the process.
4. Go to the "Settings" > "Security" and then "Encrypt phone". Bei Samsung-Geräten finden Sie diesen Punkt unter „Andere Sicherheitseinstellungen“.
5. Anschließend lesen Sie sich die angezeigte Meldung durch und bestätigen diese über „Telefon verschlüsseln“. Bei Samsung-Geräten können Sie zudem Ihre SD-Karte verschlüsseln.