see also: Android for admins, Android backups
Name | short description |
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AdAway | Ad blocker |
CALCU | calculator |
DAVx5 | sync calendar/contacts/tasks with WebDAV |
Aegis | Generate π©πͺ 2FA one-time passwords (with export and encryption feature) |
K-9 mail | Mail client |
KeePassDroid | Password Manager |
OandBackup | Backup your smartphone |
Red Moon | Tint screen for less strain on eyes |
Relaxio | Relaxing sounds |
StreetComplete | Help complete OpenStreetMap |
SyncThing | Synchronise files |
Open Camera | FOSS camera app with many features |
Name | short description |
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WLAN Tester | WLAN analyser |
Port Authority | Port scanner |
Change my MAC | |
CIDR calculator | |
ConnectBot | |
DNS Hero | |
Termux | Terminal |
zANTI | Pentesting |
Bettercap | |
Port Authority |
Yes, you should. Android since 7.0 has an efficient file-based encryption method which doesn't impact performance in a noticeable way (only 3-4% speed loss). You should upgrade your phone to the latest version and check that the processor supports modern encryption and hashing algorithms.
See also: Why are so few Android phones encrypted, and should you encrypt yours? (old article, performance is a lot better nowadays)
Settings menu β Security (wording could be different). If your device is encrypted, that's displayed here. Some devices will allow SD card contents to be encrypted, by default Android just encrypts on-board storage.
If the device isnβt encrypted, start the process with the Encrypt phone option.