Your Android device is a pocket container of important information that you don't want to fall into the wrong hands. Imagine your emails, text messages, contacts, credit card numbers, files, photos, etc. are exposed to complete strangers. No one wants to find themselves in this vulnerable scenario. That's why you lock down your Android device with a combination of security measures, including encryption, a pretty important measure.

In this guide, learn what encryption is, how it works, and how to encrypt your Android device.

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