Protect Your Phone with Encryption
Encryption provides additional security in case your device is lost or stolen. Encryption is typically required
by enterprise users, such as businesses and organizations, to protect sensitive data. You can encrypt your
accounts, settings, and downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files.
Important: Make sure your Fire phone has at least 80% battery charge, as the encryption process requires at least
80% to begin. Keep your phone plugged in to a power outlet until the process is complete. Encryption will result in
slower performance and can take as long as an hour to complete, during which your phone will restart twice. If you
interrupt the encryption process, you’ll lose some or all of your data.
1. From Settings, tap Device, tap Manage enterprise security features, and then tap Encryption.
2. Tap Encrypt.
Note: Encryption requires at least 80% battery charge before you can select this option.
3. Enter your lock screen password or PIN, and then tap Next. If you haven't created a lock screen
password or PIN, you’ll be asked to create one.
4. Create an encryption password or PIN, and then tap Continue. The encryption password is different
than the parental controls or lock screen password or PIN, and will be required every time you turn on
your device. The encryption password must have one letter and one number, and be at least six
characters long.
Note: If an incorrect encryption password is entered 30 consecutive times, your phone will be reset to its factory
defaults, and you will lose all of your encrypted data.
5. Tap Continue. Your device will restart and start encrypting your data. If you unplug or turn off your
phone during the encryption process, you will lose your data.
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