[Q] What does device encryption encrypt? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I wonder whether the internal storage (/sdcard) will get encrypted as well or not when I encrypt my device.
Does anybody know that?

KBanause said:
Hi,
I wonder whether the internal storage (/sdcard) will get encrypted as well or not when I encrypt my device.
Does anybody know that?
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it notifies the NSA you have something to hide. It uploads everything to their servers. that's why it takes more battery power

rancur3p1c said:
it notifies the NSA you have something to hide. It uploads everything to their servers. that's why it takes more battery power
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That explains the drain (which I don't have)
But still my question hasn't been answered

KBanause said:
But still my question hasn't been answered
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Everything

rootSU said:
Everything
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Thanks.

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[Q] encrypted internal SDcard recovery??

HELP! is it possible to recover files from corrupted encrypted internal SDcard? My OneXL is using RebelROM and my battery got fully empty. After I boot up the phone I have the "Damaged phone storage" error. Now it is asking me to format SDcard. Tried accessing via TWRP but it is not mounted and cannot mount.
Greatly appreciate for any solution.. :crying:
surftechweb said:
HELP! is it possible to recover files from corrupted encrypted internal SDcard? My OneXL is using RebelROM and my battery got fully empty. After I boot up the phone I have the "Damaged phone storage" error. Now it is asking me to format SDcard. Tried accessing via TWRP but it is not mounted and cannot mount.
Greatly appreciate for any solution.. :crying:
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Looked into the freezer attack for you, since its the only thing I heard of regarding recovering encrypted disks, but I think the phone needs too be on and decrypted while cooling down to 5℉.
Sorry man! Hope it wasn't anything too important on there!
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=JKT= said:
Looked into the freezer attack for you, since its the only thing I heard of regarding recovering encrypted disks, but I think the phone needs too be on and decrypted while cooling down to 5℉.
Sorry man! Hope it wasn't anything too important on there!
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Ouch! so no chance at all? not even this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994705
surftechweb said:
Ouch! so no chance at all? not even this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994705
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I think the problem there is that the file system is encrypted, so I'm not sure the data recovery program would find anything but what looks like gibberish on the virtual disk.
But someone with more technological finesse than might know a way around that.
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=JKT= said:
I think the problem there is that the file system is encrypted, so I'm not sure the data recovery program would find anything but what looks like gibberish on the virtual disk.
But someone with more technological finesse than might know a way around that.
That's why geeks preach redundancy.
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This is correct.
Op could always send it to a data recovery specialist if he's filthy rich and the files mean that much to him.
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Rooting with external SD card

Hi, quick question here.
I have my external Sdcard encrypted and I think I'll need to root and probably install a custom ROM. Question is (or are):
For ONLY rooting: Do I need to decrypt the sdcard? Can I re-encrypt it afterward?
Do custom ROM's in general support SD card encryption? (I suppose so, but wanted to ask)
Thanks!
ferparedes said:
Hi, quick question here.
I have my external Sdcard encrypted and I think I'll need to root and probably install a custom ROM. Question is (or are):
For ONLY rooting: Do I need to decrypt the sdcard? Can I re-encrypt it afterward?
Do custom ROM's in general support SD card encryption? (I suppose so, but wanted to ask)
Thanks!
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Hi
Not 100% sure about the first part of your question but for the second part check here
MAX 404 said:
Hi
Not 100% sure about the first part of your question but for the second part check here
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Thank you! Though I think that thread talks about full phone encryption, which although sounds like the same thing it actually isn't. When you have the phone itself encrypted, the OS needs to have the key before booting up fully or else it will not be able to start up correctly. With the SD card this isn't the case and can be encrypted by code at the user-level, post-boot. At least that's how I understand it.
ferparedes said:
Thank you! Though I think that thread talks about full phone encryption, which although sounds like the same thing it actually isn't. When you have the phone itself encrypted, the OS needs to have the key before booting up fully or else it will not be able to start up correctly. With the SD card this isn't the case and can be encrypted by code at the user-level, post-boot. At least that's how I understand it.
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Hi
You have a good point , in a way a have the same feeling ( not knowledge ) that is why i was not 100% sure about the first part of your question , let us know what you find out , is an interesting issue

internal storage

any solution to increase the internal storage on marshmallow
u can increse storage if u clear some unwanted files, try system optimisation from phone manager app
doctorex1 said:
any solution to increase the internal storage on marshmallow
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You can try to use SD as an internal storage.
muradulislam said:
You can try to use SD as an internal storage.
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are you talking about adaptive storage????
i thinks it is not available in emui
venom007 said:
are you talking about adaptive storage????
i thinks it is not available in emui
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I read a couple of threads somewhere where they were talking about getting adaptive storage on emui. Can't recall the devices or the methods but users reported success there. Will look for them and share the thread.
muradulislam said:
I read a couple of threads somewhere where they were talking about getting adaptive storage on emui. Can't recall the devices or the methods but users reported success there. Will look for them and share the thread.
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fine, do it.
it could have been a great help for many uers facing issues with internal storage
venom007 said:
fine, do it.
it could have been a great help for many uers facing issues with internal storage
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It seems a complicated process with a lot of ifs involved but found the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/help/huawei-honor-4x-che2-l11-app2sd-link2sd-t3465942/page1
It refers to another thread to actually figure out what to do. Don't own a 5x to give it a shot, may be someone can try this method.
muradulislam said:
It seems a complicated process with a lot of ifs involved but found the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4x/help/huawei-honor-4x-che2-l11-app2sd-link2sd-t3465942/page1
It refers to another thread to actually figure out what to do. Don't own a 5x to give it a shot, may be someone can try this method.
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thanks for sharing
doctorex1 said:
any solution to increase the internal storage on marshmallow
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you can change sd card as your intenel storage

Low on Storage

Hello,
anyway to deal with low internal storage ? Google apps are taking all the space and i really dont want to uninstall/deactivate them. (my phone is rooted and running MM )
TbiTw said:
Hello,
anyway to deal with low internal storage ? Google apps are taking all the space and i really dont want to uninstall/deactivate them. (my phone is rooted and running MM )
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This application is what you need https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps2sd-partition-sd-card-link-apps-to-t3122919. It allows you to link apps to your sd card ext4 partition. You have to re-partition your sdcard to two partitions. First as a normal FAT32 partition and other one as a EXT4 partition.
keikari said:
This application is what you need https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apps2sd-partition-sd-card-link-apps-to-t3122919. It allows you to link apps to your sd card ext4 partition. You have to re-partition your sdcard to two partitions. First as a normal FAT32 partition and other one as a EXT4 partition.
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Can i link Gapps too with this app ?
TbiTw said:
Can i link Gapps too with this app ?
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You can but I think I have read somewhere some of them might stop working. You have to test your self what works. Also if you want more memory, installing google keyboard and deleting huawei swipe keyboard will give some extra space.
keikari said:
You can but I think I have read somewhere some of them might stop working. You have to test your self what works. Also if you want more memory, installing google keyboard and deleting huawei swipe keyboard will give some extra space.
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Thanks , unfortunately that wont help , i think adoptable storage is a good idea ....
Do you know how to get it on this phone ?
TbiTw said:
Thanks , unfortunately that wont help , i think adoptable storage is a good idea ....
Do you know how to get it on this phone ?
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I think I've once tried tutorial on this page http://xanthe.arkku.net/?lang=en&p=13 It should work.
keikari said:
I think I've once tried tutorial on this page http://xanthe.arkku.net/?lang=en&p=13 It should work.
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Thank you so much dude.
keikari said:
I think I've once tried tutorial on this page http://xanthe.arkku.net/?lang=en&p=13 It should work.
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dude i have a lil question , is a class 10 SD card enough ? i mean it wont slow down my phone ?
TbiTw said:
dude i have a lil question , is a class 10 SD card enough ? i mean it wont slow down my phone ?
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Well cheap class 10 sd card was easily enough for apps2sd linking. Haven't tested with adoptable storage but I believe it will work without any problem.

Download to sd card problem? (honor 8)

So well my phones international storage is nearly full. And I have changed the default download location to my sd card but it's still downloading everything to the international storage. Any idea of how to fix it?
Cazjonoli said:
So well my phones international storage is nearly full. And I have changed the default download location to my sd card but it's still downloading everything to the international storage. Any idea of how to fix it?
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You are using what to download?!
Cazjonoli said:
So well my phones international storage is nearly full. And I have changed the default download location to my sd card but it's still downloading everything to the international storage. Any idea of how to fix it?
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You mean everything is still going in internal storage or just some specific app is doing so??
hassanjavaid8181 said:
You mean everything is still going in internal storage or just some specific app is doing so??
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yea everything is still downloading there
From which app you download files? Maybe isn't possible to specify a custom download folder on that app other than internal storage?
Cazjonoli said:
yea everything is still downloading there
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If it's chrome, you can't change the destination of downloaded files
Im downloading it from app store
Cazjonoli said:
Im downloading it from app store
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You mean Google Play?
Cazjonoli said:
Im downloading it from app store
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If I understand correctly, you can't, it's the same with all Honor devices
Up ll
PalakMi said:
If I understand correctly, you can't, it's the same with all Honor devices
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Well ok. But thanks
Cazjonoli said:
Well ok. But thanks
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You're welcome

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