Most newer Android phones come with encryption enabled by default, so this may not be something you need to worry about. However, if you’re using an older phone or have performed a factory reset, you may need to enable encryption on your device.
Follow these steps to encrypt your phone:
- Go to Settings on your Android device.
- Scroll down and tap on Security (the exact location might vary depending on your device).
- Look for an option that says Encrypt phone or Encrypt tablet. If you see this option, it means your device is not encrypted yet. Tap on it and follow the instructions to encrypt your device.
Encrypting your device could take an hour or more, and you must keep it plugged in to ensure the process isn’t interrupted. Once your device is encrypted, all data on your device will be unreadable to anyone without the correct decryption key.
