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IMPORTANT: Screen lock options are listed in order of their
security strength, starting with None and Long Press, which
provide no security. Pattern provides minimal security but can be
more convenient than the stronger options.
Protecting Your Tablet With Encryption
You can encrypt all the data on your tablet: Google Accounts,
application data, music and other media, downloaded information,
and so on. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password
each time you power on your tablet.
WARNING! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an
unencrypted tablet is to perform a factory data reset, which erases
all your data.
Encryption provides additional protection in case your tablet is
stolen, and may be required or recommended in some
organizations. Consult your system administrator before turning it
on. In many cases the PIN or password you set for encryption is
controlled by the system administrator.
Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:
1. Set a lock screen PIN or password.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Plug in your tablet.
4. Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process: you
must not interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.
When you're ready to turn on encryption:
5. Touch the > > Settings > Security > Encrypt tablet.
6. Read the information about encryption carefully.