

This option is only enabled or active if the SD card on your Galaxy S20 is encrypted. Scroll down and select the option to Decrypt SD card.This will launch a new screen with security features and options to configure. Then scroll down to and select Biometrics and security.To do this, you'll need to get back to the Home screen then swipe up from the bottom to access the Apps screen.

The next steps will help you decrypt the SD card on your Galaxy S20 when needed. For example, an SD card that has around 60GB of data will take about 100 minutes to be completely encrypted.Īs mentioned earlier, decrypting SD card data is also imperative especially before performing a factory data reset on your Galaxy S20. When the progress bar becomes 100%, it means that the data encryption is completed.Įncrypting data on the SD card can take a long time depending on the amount of data to encrypt. At this point, you'd still be able to use your phone as usual. The encryption process will be visible in the notification panel. Then, enter your pattern, password, or PIN to continue.Īfter entering the correct unlock PIN, pattern or password, the encryption will instigate.Doing so confirms that you'd like to encrypt the SD card on your Galaxy S20.

If prompted, read and review the message prompt then tap Encrypt SD card again to continue. This command will convert your SD card data into a special set of strings and characters that are not readable.
