How to encrypt the files on a media card

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How to encrypt the files on a media card

Doc ID : KB12999
Last Modified : 2007-04-23
Document Type : How To


Environment

• BlackBerry® Device Software 4.2 and later

Procedure

To encrypt files on a media card inserted in your BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:

Note: In order to encrypt the files using your BlackBerry device password, verify that your password is set before you begin the steps below.

1. On the Home screen, click Options.
2. Click Media Card or click Advanced Options > Media Card (depending on the BlackBerry Device Software version you are running).
3. Perform one of the following actions:
   • To encrypt files using an encryption key that your BlackBerry smartphone generates for your media card, set the Encryption Mode field to Device.
   • To encrypt files using your BlackBerry device password, set the Encryption Mode field to Security Password.
   • To encrypt files using a media card encryption key and your BlackBerry device password, set the Encryption Mode field to Security Password & Device. Note: To turn off media card encryption, set the Encryption Mode field to None.
4. To encrypt media files (e.g., videos, ring tones, pictures, songs) on your media card, set the Encrypt Media Files field to Yes.
5. Press the Menu key.
6. Click Save.