Hello,
I have a Samsung galaxy s2 with 4.1.2.
The external SD card (and only that) was encrypted.
I did a factory default and now it mounts the external sd card but it doesn't ask for the password. I can see the name of the files but not access them.
How can I access my data ? I know the password, it's the same phone. The automotically backup to google account was on, but I don't know it it backup up the key or something.
Anyway, I am a big fan of Linux (I am using ONLY Linux for more de 10 years) and Android, but if I lost my data from the external sd card this Android OS is a mess, it's even a big danger for a the user.
Why:
- this is not encryption. The external card should be unencryptable even after the os reinstall, factory defaults etc if the pin password is known and the same hardware is used (this should not benecessarily).
So tell me please that I can access my data !
Thank you
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I have accidently formatted interal storage (SD Card) while connecting external microsd. is there any way i can restore my data back?
It's possible if you haven't written anything new to the card. You'll need to get a sdcard adapter for you computer and download data recovery software. I haven't done this in quite some time so I don't know what the best software is but a quick Google will help you out I'm sure
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I'm trying out encryption, and have just encrypted the external SD card for now.
My goal is to encrypt both the external and internal cards.
But to my surprise, I've noticed that the external card is accessible (I can read its contents) from recovery (CWM) without having to type any password...
Which is mind boggling...
How the hell is this possible?
FWIW, I'm using a slightly tweaked samsung ROM (android 4.0.4). Repacked stock kernel.
Thanks
I've got the same question.
I'm on Stock Rom 4.0.4 on I9100.
I was shocked to see that the fiiles on the external SD card are accessible without any Password.
I was under the impression that everything is encrypted.
Anyone can clarify what is and what is not encrypted?
I believe only files that are downloaded to the SDCARD are encrypted, not files that are stored there by some other means.
I'm a custom ROM on Android 4.2.2 and used the Settings > Privacy > Encrypt phone feature. What exactly did this do, did the encrypt the internal SD card, the external SD card, the entire filesystem (i.e. root of filesystem), or some combination?
If it didn't encrypt my external SD card, how can I do so? But if it did, how can I access the contents of my external SD card (after providing my PIN/password) from a laptop when I put the SD card in it? Would I just mount it like I do any other encrypted USB drive with LUKS?
If not, then isn't it risky because if my phone gets broken and I must start from a new ROM, then I've lost my most recent data (backups could be a few days old). Or lets's say someone flashes a new ROM, the new ROM wouldn't be able to read the card, or would it be able to if you use the same PIN/password?
iamthemandroid said:
Or lets's say someone flashes a new ROM, the new ROM wouldn't be able to read the card, or would it be able to if you use the same PIN/password?
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Encrypted internal /storage/sdcard0 cannot be read after installing new ROM while using same password, just checked.
m.
Hey everone,
I recently had to restore to factory defaults on my Z3. When I previously encrypted my phone, I didn't know that it also encrypted my SD card, I thought it was safe. Thus, when I went to restore some data after the reset, I couldn't access the data on my card. So, I'm asking if this is the proper method to restore data after factory resetting the Z3 with encryption:
1. Copy data off encrypted phone and SD Card.
2. Reset to factory defaults.
3. Reformat SD Card.
4. Encrypt the phone and SD Card.
5. Copy the data back to the newly encrypted SD Card.
Even though I used the same password to re-encrypt my phone and SD Card, I was not able to recover the data off the card. It was simply lost in encryption limbo. I assume this is how it is supposed to work even though the same password was used?
Dear All,
My sd card is encrypted,
I made a factory reset,
I turned the phone on, it doesn't recognize the card and ask for format before to use the card,
(The memory card cannot be accessed because it has been encrypted on another device)
(It says this is a kind of security and privacy)
I want to get the files on the sd card back but with no success, any help ?
Huawei mate 20 pro