Encryption

 

Encryption.

It is the last but not least tip in the top 10 Best hacks, tips and tricks for Android. Encryption is a feature in Android that stores data on your phone by changing it in a scrambled form. That means no one can access your phone without the decryption pin. It is highly recommended if your phone has sensitive information that you think may go in the wrong hands. With encryption enabled, no one can access your storage or data without the pin you set.

There are some things to take note of before encryption.

• It takes a lot of time for the process to complete so charge your battery.
• There is no way to reverse it, and you have to reset your phone to undo it.
• There may be a slight reduction in performance.
• If the process is interrupted, you will lose all your data.

Steps to encrypt entire Android phone are:

1. Head to Settings and tap on Security.
2. Go to Encrypt Phone.
3. Read the literature carefully before tapping on ENCRYPT PHONE.

The phone will reboot, and the process will start. We suggest you be patient and wait for it to complete. Encryption guarantees Complete protection of your data stored on your Android smartphone.