Decrypt Device and Secure startup - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

Anyone knows what is the deal with the options in the "lock screen and security" settings in nougat?
My S7 edge has the options for secure folder and secure startup.
I see other phones have the option to "encrypt device".
Please see the attached images.
Why is this happening and how can I get the option to "encrypt" my device?
Thanx.

madvinegar said:
Anyone knows what is the deal with the options in the "lock screen and security" settings in nougat?
My S7 edge has the options for secure folder and secure startup.
I see other phones have the option to "encrypt device".
Please see the attached images.
Why is this happening and how can I get the option to "encrypt" my device?
Thanx.
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Your device is already encrypted, hence no option. Encrypt option only appears on rooted devices which have encryption removed.
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Thank you my friend. That makes sense.

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Guys I need help again!

I want to change my lock screen type to pattern but I cant click it! It says: "Disabled by administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage."
Help!
Looks like there's an app that has upped the security level. Check under Settings --> General --> Security --> Device Administrators. It should only list KNOX and Android Device Manager (if you enabled that).
In your another thread u said u encrypt your phone right? If you read encryption rule u will not ask such a question over here, once u encrypt u have only one option to lock your phone.
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thanks

Credential Storage?

When I try to make a vpn i says "type password for Credential Storage" I didn't put any pass.. nor on lock screen.. its simple slide lock..
Thanks in advance
hassanspirit said:
When I try to make a vpn i says "type password for Credential Storage" I didn't put any pass.. nor on lock screen.. its simple slide lock..
Thanks in advance
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My VPN I've used required a phone lock screen. Try enabling a swipe code or pin and doing the VPN.
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[Q] Xiaomi Mi Note LTE - unable to connect with ADB

Hello all!
I seek a solution to the following problem:
I'm trying to install TWRP on my Xiaomi Mi Note LTE. I enabled "Developer Options", then "USB debugging", plugged my phone into the computer, Windows 7 recognizes the phone, but ADB will not connect. Running:
C:\Users\seanrz>ADB devices​returns:
List of devices attached
C:\Users\seanrz>​
After researching this problem, it appears as though the culprit is my "Verify apps over USB" option is enabled. I need to disable it but it is greyed out. There are posts on this forum that offer the solution of enabling "Verify Apps" in Security settings (It's actually under Privacy settings on my phone), then disabling "Verify apps over USB". However, "Verify Apps" is greyed out too!! I can't figure out how to un-grey it. I've searched this forum and google at large.
Is there a solution I haven't found, or is there a forum where I may get advice on resolving my issue.
Thank you!
seanrz said:
Hello all!
I seek a solution to the following problem:
I'm trying to install TWRP on my Xiaomi Mi Note LTE. I enabled "Developer Options", then "USB debugging", plugged my phone into the computer, Windows 7 recognizes the phone, but ADB will not connect. Running:
C:\Users\seanrz>ADB devices​returns:
List of devices attached
C:\Users\seanrz>​
After researching this problem, it appears as though the culprit is my "Verify apps over USB" option is enabled. I need to disable it but it is greyed out. There are posts on this forum that offer the solution of enabling "Verify Apps" in Security settings (It's actually under Privacy settings on my phone), then disabling "Verify apps over USB". However, "Verify Apps" is greyed out too!! I can't figure out how to un-grey it. I've searched this forum and google at large.
Is there a solution I haven't found, or is there a forum where I may get advice on resolving my issue.
Thank you!
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Have you tried entering *#*#717717#*#* on the dialler to enable diagnosis mode?
ps: enter same code to disable
GeorgeZZzz said:
Have you tried entering *#*#717717#*#* on the dialler to enable diagnosis mode?
ps: enter same code to disable
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INCREDIBLE!!!! :victory: That ungreyed the option!!! Thank you so much!!
Unfortunately, adb still doesn't see my device, but at least I can eliminate my prior problem as the culprit!
Thanks again!
There is a driver link here Xiaomi Note (WCDMA) All in One Thread by 77777777777777
This thread will be moved to Redmi Note Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting.
sd_shadow said:
There is a driver link here Xiaomi Note (WCDMA) All in One Thread by 77777777777777
This thread will be moved to Redmi Note Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting.
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Thank you, but my phone is the MI Note, not the Redmi Note.
seanrz said:
Thank you, but my phone is the MI Note, not the Redmi Note.
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Try the drivers
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Theme Strore Theme NOT WORKING

when I press on download on theme, it show "theme unable to download in show button shapes"
can someone here help me on this issue. and what does its mean.
I'm using Samsung S7 Edge, SM-G935FD
Anyone can help?
Samsung S6
Devils77 said:
when I press on download on theme, it show "theme unable to download in show button shapes"
can someone here help me on this issue. and what does its mean.
I'm using Samsung S7 Edge, SM-G935FD
Anyone can help?
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Me abbas shakhi use the phone but there is no problem thanks try onces dear.
Settings -> accessibility -> vision
Untick "Show button shapes" then it will work again.
mine is unticked and locked to give option on or off (off right now), but following the theme app, at the very end of the download, it gives me an error and through the main screen options, to add widgets or pages or themes it just doesn't work. any other ideas?

full tablet encryption possible?

Hi there,
is it possible to encrypt the tablet using the stock rom? Can't find the option in the settings, only to encrypt the sd card.
It's encrypted by default:
Settings >> Biometrics & Security >> Other Security Settings >> Strong Protection
LeGi0NeeR said:
It's encrypted by default:
Settings >> Biometrics & Security >> Other Security Settings >> Strong Protection
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Maybe they meant FDE rather than just the FBE that most new devices use?
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OhioYJ said:
Maybe they meant FDE rather than just the FBE that most new devices use?
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No, the encryption of Galaxy Tab S5e is definitely File-based one (FBE) because no Secure Startup menu is available...
or just type getprop ro.crypto.type in Termux and you can see the answer (file)
LeGi0NeeR said:
No, the encryption of Galaxy Tab S5e is definitely File-based one (FBE) because no Secure Startup menu is available...
or just type getprop ro.crypto.type in Termux and you can see the answer (file)
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Yeah, most new devices are FBE. My thought was the OP was asking for a way to enable FDE. However you could be right FBE confuses some users as they don't realize the device is still encrypted as it doesn't ask for a password on boot.
I've got FDE on my S9, didn't know FBE existed. Thanks for clarifying things for me!

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