HTC One max - Encrypting Data on HTC One Max

Encrypting data on HTC One max
You can encrypt data such as your online accounts, settings, music files
and other media. After encryption, you will need to enter the screen lock
PIN or password to turn on your phone and access the data.
Phone storage encryption
§ Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data.
§ Fully charge the battery and keep HTC One max connected to the
power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes
about an hour.
§ You cannot undo encryption. If you want to return to an
unencrypted phone, you must perform a factory reset.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Storage.
2. Tap Phone storage encryption.
3. Tap Encrypt.
4. Enter the lock screen PIN or password, and tap Next.
5. Tap Encrypt.
Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a
few times.
When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password.
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