Protecting Your Phone With Encryption - Zte Sonata 4G User Manual

Cannot recall your PIN or password?
You have unlimited attempts to unlock your phone . After every five incorrect
attempts, your phone will initiate a suspension period of 30 seconds . If you still
cannot recall the PIN or password, you will need to either contact your carrier
for the PUK code for the device or return it for service .

Protecting your phone with encryption

You can encrypt all the data on your phone, including Google accounts,
application data, music and other media, and downloaded information . If
you encrypt your data, you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time
you power on your phone .
WARNING! Encryption is irreversible . The only way to revert to an unencrypted
phone is to perform a factory data reset, which erases all your data .
Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone 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
• Set a lock screen PIN or password .
• Charge the battery .
• Keep the phone connected to the charger .
• 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
1 . From the home screen, tap
Encrypt phone .
2 . Read the information about encryption carefully .
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> System settings > Security >
PHONE SETTINGS
3 . The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or your
phone is not plugged in .
4 . If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, tap
WARNING! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will lose data .
5 . Tap Encrypt phone .
6 . Enter your lock screen PIN or password and tap Next .
7 . Tap Encrypt phone again .
The encryption process starts and displays its progress . Encryption can take
an hour or more, during which time your phone may restart several times .
When encryption is completed, you'll be prompted to enter your PIN or
password .
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN
Every SIM card comes with a PIN . The initial PIN is provided by your mobile
phone carrier . It's best to lock your SIM card as soon as you can .
Locking your SIM
1 . From the home screen, tap
SIM/RUIM card lock .
2 . Check Lock SIM card .
3 . Enter the PIN you've been given and tap OK .
Changing your SIM PIN
You can change the PIN you've been given to one easier for you to
remember and harder for others to guess .
1 . From the home screen, tap
SIM/RUIM card lock .
PHONE SETTINGS
> System settings > Security > Set up
> System settings > Security > Set up
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