How To Encrypt Samsung Galaxy S4
Learn how to encrypt your Samsung Galaxy S4 for security. To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected:
- From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More tab > Security.
- You must first set up a screen lock type if you havent already done so.
- Tap Encrypt device. For more information, read the displayed help screen.
- Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption on SD card data that requires a password be entered each time the microSD card is connected.
Note
- Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent.
- Encryption may take an hour or more.