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YOU CAN NEVER be too safe with your smartphone, and for some, they will want to take as many steps as possible to ensure it’s secure.
On top of the usual passwords and PINs, encrypting your information means all the data that’s saved onto your phone is now presented in an almost unreadable format.
It’s perfect for those with sensitive data as it will prevent anyone from deciphering your data and gaining access to it. However, it’s not for everyone and there are some caveats to keep in mind before going ahead with it.
What to keep in mind
The kind of price you pay depends on your smartphone and the type of user you are, but it boils down to three main factors.
Speed: Accessing encrypted information takes a little bit longer than normal so opening up apps or services will see a delay, but the older the phone, the longer it takes.
Accessibility: When you set up, you’re required to enter in a password or PIN any time you want to unlock it. You won’t be able to use pattern or face unlocking when it’s encrypted so keep that in mind.
No going back: The only way you can return it to normal after encryption is to perform a factory reset. This will wipe out all your data and bring you back to square one.
It’s very important that before going ahead with this, you should back up all your data on your computer first in case you have to perform a factory reset.
Encrypting your device
If that doesn’t deter you, then go into Settings -> Security -> Encrypt Phone. Again, it’s worth stressing that you have your data backed up first before you proceed (there’s a reason why we’re repeating this).
Your phone’s battery must be at 80% and be connected to the charger before you can begin.
The process will take roughly an hour, meaning it’s better to perform this at night or during a quiet period as you won’t be able to use it while it’s reformatting.
Again, we cannot stress enough that if you’re unsure about any of this, don’t do it. It’s a very handy security feature to have, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t.
A strong password, activating Android Device Manager so you can wipe your data remotely, and turning off Bluetooth and NFC when not in use are some ways to keep your smartphone safe should you decide not to go ahead with it.
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If my maths is correct the figures in the article add up to €3.08 billion of the 4. Is the rest going to house Ukranians / IPP? Funny the way they omit this.
@Daniel Broderick: I wonder would the Ukraine be as generous if the roles were reversed?
I sincerely doubt it.
@Daniel Broderick: the media are as bad as the government in their sly wording to minimise the 4 billon spent by year end on immigration measures.
And not a penny on housing?
@9QRixo8H: no. That would be turkeys voting for xmas seeing as they are nearly all landlords
@lWOk0fWf: Oh yeah,great plan….earn money on being a landlord(which they would anyway)vs bombing in the polls.why do people insist that they don’t’fix’ housing because they are landlords.
@uUleRhCu: Are you still in denial that we have a housing crisis ?
@Frank Cauldhame: I never denied that there was a housing crisis…where did you dream that up?…..The only thing I’m saying is it not as easy as people like you say it is to fix….we are at full building capacity/we have more people coming to our shores to work than we can handle(victims of our own success)…….We will find out when the next government takes over(and most likely make it worse)how difficult it actually is….because it’s people like you are in denial about the whole thing…..I bet also the next government will not be in anyway to blame,it will all be someone else’s fault.
Are they walking from Ukraine or something, those fleeing the war have long since moved to a safer zone, and more than welcome here but those arriving in the last 6 months really need to be examined. This is an election buster.
How many more billions are we giving to Ukrainians and others fleeing from “wars” in Albania and Zimbabwe?
@JagTune: How many more billions are we going to give Irish layabouts in housing/dole and everything else when there is full employment…..I’d rather the Ukrainians got it.
@uUleRhCu: Take a ‘kin hike with your poverty porn attacks on the poorest sections of society, you’re on this site 24/7 doing no work and have the gall to call social welfare recipients layabouts, you’re the layabout.
@Frank Cauldhame: Fair comment Frank. But you seem to have missed that the poster who JT responded to is an equal see you next tuesday, attacking the most vulnerable in society
@Frank Cauldhame: Rubbish.I make about 10 comments in here a day….you are the one on here all day with the ‘Everything is everyone else’s fault’….Zero responsibility fanatics like you are the reason people stay poor and blame others.You enable others to think sitting around is ok and you should be furnished with everything you need.
@Frank Cauldhame: looks like it is he’s full time job.
@The boot: Typical response to facts from people like you.
4B?
Is that even enough to finish the Children’s Hospital?
Ahh lovely, 1billion on health ? So the new children’s hospital gets a cloakroom too, nice one !
I presume this is going direct to the healthcare staff whom need it most?! Brilliant!
Finally some money for healthcare. We’re a rich country with a tiny population. The healthcare system should be peak.
@GVR: throwing money down the black hole that is HSE bureaucracy is not going to solve anything.
As a heavy drinker and smoker who lives on fast food and gets zero exercise, I welcome this development
@Jim Slip: oh how I wish we could all be as perfect as you.
1 billion on health for all the drunk and overdosed scrotes showing up in A&E.
@DavyDoDa: They may also use some of this for sick people. But yeah, moan away about whatever todays imagined problem is.
@DavyDoDa you’re some dooda alright
@The Kenn: You’re not allowed to be positive on comments. It’s the rules of The Journal.
@DavyDoDa: Jesus… I hope life treats you kind. Disingenuously.
“ An additional €960 will be spent on health “
Wow
@Argus Romsworth: it won’t be additional….. it will only cover the shambles from last year an so on and on it will go. It will be the same next year and years after that. Not one Minister for health in the past 25 years has got on top of this mess. They will all promise the sun moon and stars but deliver f all eventually. Seriously did anyone who voted for him think Donnelly would make a difference.
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