Should I encrypt my phone?

[Alex Wetzel]

I understand the benefits of encryption, but does it really make your phone run slower?

Posted from the one and only Note 4

 

[Almeuit]

It will slow down the phone (all encryption usually does) but it varies from phone to phone. I can't comment on the encryption for the Note 4 since I don't have mine anymore but my 6P is okay with it. Do you have a reason for wanting to encrypt?

 

[Alex Wetzel]

It will slow down the phone (all encryption usually does) but it varies from phone to phone. I can't comment on the encryption for the Note 4 since I don't have mine anymore but my 6P is okay with it. Do you have a reason for wanting to encrypt?

Just for the peace of mind really.

Posted from the one and only Note 4

 

[bgbagz]

So I have a question.... With all this news surrounding the FBI and apple... If I encrypt my note 4, I am wondering if samsung could decrypt it just curious?

 

[taife32]

So I have a question.... With all this news surrounding the FBI and apple... If I encrypt my note 4, I am wondering if samsung could decrypt it just curious?

I think we're allowed interested to know that's one. Whether Samsung would hand over our data by hacking into our devices if asked to.

 

[dimonic]

I have encrypted my Note 4. It is a little laggy - but still faster than my wife's LG for most things. I would say the speed and reaction is acceptable, but not as buttery smooth as it was without encryption. Then again, your mileage and tolerance may vary. I really don't like the idea that law enforcement can simply search my phone without a warrant if I don't encrypt it. Nothing to hide - but I don't see why they should be allowed to search my stuff anyway.

 

[peterkendrick]

I understand the benefits of encryption, but does it really make your phone run slower?

Posted from the one and only Note 4

It's depend what kind Encryption you are using for your cell phone, are you using VPN encryption or other other free encryption app for android. Can you more specifically