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AUG-3.0-100 Android User’s Guide
Warning! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted
tablet is to perform a a factory data reset, which erases all your data
(see “Privacy settings” on page 132).
1 Prepare for encryption.
Before you can start encrypting your tablet, you must:
G Set a lock screen PIN or password (see “Secure your lock screen” on
page 29)
G Charge your tablet’s battery
G Plug in your tablet
G Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process: you must not interrupt
it or you will lose some or all of your data
2 Open Settings and touch Location & security > Encrypt tablet.
Read the information on the Encrypt Tablet screen carefully.
Warning! You must not interrupt the encryption process or you will lose data.
The Encrypt tablet button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or if your
tablet is not plugged in.
If you change your mind about encrypting your tablet, touch Back .
3 Touch the Encrypt tablet button.
4 Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Continue.
5 Touch the Encrypt tablet button again, to confirm you want to continue.
The encryption process starts and displays its progress.
Encryption can take an hour or more, during which time your tablet may restart
several times.
When encryption is complete, you’re prompted to enter your PIN or password.
Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each time you power on
your tablet, to decrypt it.