Lock it down tight
Here's a practical guide for maximizing security on your Samsung S23. I'll be straightforward: no consumer device can be made 100% immune to all forensic examination , especially by sophisticated state-level actors, but you can make your phone extremely difficult to access. Samsung S23 Security Hardening Guide 1. Enable Full-Disk / File-Based Encryption Android 10+ (including your S23) uses file-based encryption (FBE) by default — it's already on. To verify and strengthen it: Go to Settings → Biometrics & Security → Encrypt phone If not already encrypted, follow the prompts Use a strong alphanumeric PIN/password (not a pattern or simple 6-digit PIN) — this is the weakest link in any encryption scheme 2. Use a Strong Lockscreen Password Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock type → Password Use 12+ random characters. The encryption key is derived from this password — a weak password = weak encryption regardless of the algorithm. 3. Disable Samsung & G...