Read-Only Mode; Auto Firmware; Reset To Factory Settings - Western Digital ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe User Manual

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3. Make sure to
save
a.
The old Recovery Key will be invalid.
Note:
-
Western Digital cannot restore your access if you lose your Recovery Key.

Read-Only Mode

The ArmorLock drive can be set to read-only mode. This prevents users from modifying or
deleting files. Note that this feature has a delayed effect; it takes effect after the next unlock.
1.
Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to
a. Select the
3. Changes to
read-only

Auto Firmware

This setting is set to On by default. We recommend leaving this on for future updates.

Reset to Factory Settings

The ArmorLock drive can be reset to the factory settings. This action erases all data, settings,
authorizations, user IDs, and recovery keys.
1.
Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to
a. Select the
. Select
Settings
3. All data, settings, authorizations, user IDs, and the recovery key will be permanently
erased.
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the new Recovery Key.
Manager Settings
icon, then select
gear
manager settings
will be applied next time the drive is unlocked.
Manager Settings
icon, then select
gear
Manager Settings
to continue.
Reset
.
to edit. Select
.
. Select
Reset to Factory
Manager Settings
.
read-only
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