![Security](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295x1.webp)
Security
Encryption
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your device or an optional installed memory card (not included), and require a password each time you turn on the device or access the memory card.
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and attach the charger until encryption is complete. Loss of power or other interruption may cause the loss of some or all data.
Encrypt Device
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your device and require a password to access the contents each time you turn it on.
1.From the Home screen, touch![Encryption](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi2.webp)
![Encrypt Device](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi3.webp)
![1.From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi4.webp)
![Apps](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi5.webp)
Settings ➔ Security.
2.Touch Encrypt device to start encryption. Follow the prompts to complete encryption.
Encrypt External SD Card
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an optional installed SD card (not included), and require a password each time you access the card.
1.From the Home screen, touch![Encrypt device](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi7.webp)
![Encrypt External SD Card](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi8.webp)
![SIM Card Lock](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi9.webp)
![Set Up SIM Card Lock](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi10.webp)
Settings ➔ Security.
2.Touch Encrypt external SD card to start encryption. Follow the prompts to complete encryption.
SIM Card Lock
Set Up SIM Card Lock
As a security measure, you can choose to lock the SIM card, and require a PIN to use the device.
1.From the Home screen, touch![Set up SIM card lock](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi12.webp)
![Lock SIM card](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi13.webp)
![Manual background](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi14.webp)
![Manual background](/images/backgrounds/2387/2387295xi15.webp)
Settings ➔ Security.
2.Touch Set up SIM card lock for these settings:•Lock SIM card: Enable to require a PIN be entered to use the device, then set the PIN.
•Change SIM PIN: Create a PIN for accessing the SIM card.
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