Android: Encrypt SD card - what to look out for

Android smartphones from Samsung allow SD card encryption. This is good because it increases security, but it also has some disadvantages. We show how it works and what you should know about it.

Encrypting the SD card increases security, but also brings disadvantages.

The ability to expand phone memory via SD card is available on some Samsung smartphones.

Android: Encrypt SD card with a few steps

First, the instructions for encryption:

1. Open the "Settings" of your Android device.
2. Select "Biometrics and Security."
3. Tap "Encrypt SD card" and enter a code.

Encryption is quick to set up, but there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Encryption is tied to the device - even with the right code, you can't decrypt the SD card on another smartphone.
• According to many field reports and tests, the system speed slows down drastically due to the encryption, and this applies to the applications and data stored on the SD card.

So there are definitely pros and cons, the encryption of the SD card thus becomes a double-edged sword. Whether the measure is worthwhile depends on the individual security needs as well as the sensitivity of the data.