More Security Settings - Huawei Mate20 Pro User Manual

Security and Privacy

More Security Settings

Introduction to User Data Protection
Worried that your photos, bank account information, or other private data might get leaked if your
Phone is lost or stolen? Huawei Phones now feature security chips in addition to the combined
protection provided by the trusted root key and lock screen password. Whether your data is stored in
a memory card or internal storage, it will receive the highest level of protection.
Stronger encryption and safeguards: Huawei Phones use a hardware key that cannot be used to
decrypt data when separated from the Phone. Based on the trusted root key, the encrypted
components are incorporated into the memory control chip to enhance the data protection capability
of the hardware. This works together with your lock screen password to protect your private data.
When you use PrivateSpace, Multi-user, encrypted memory card files, or other features to encrypt
photos, personal information, or other personal data, others cannot gain access to your data unless
the trusted root key, lock screen password, and security chip are simultaneously cracked.
Not all devices support memory cards.
Enable memory Card Encryption
Worried that others might see your photos and other personal data after you lend them your memory
card? You can encrypt the files stored in your memory card so that no one else who gets the card can
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