4 ways to encrypt calls and messages on Android and iOS

The secure messaging application will help you make a phone call or send encrypted text messages from Android and iOS smartphones to ensure absolute safety for confidential and sensitive information.

Calling and texting are the main functions of the phone and this is also the basic need of every person in everyday life. Every minute, millions of calls are made, countless messages are sent. People share sensitive business data, personal information ... But do you think this information is easily eavesdropped by a third party?

Indeed, society today, we can hardly believe anyone. And phones are the most likely to cause information to leak because in the modern world of communication, hacking a call or a message isn't too difficult.

You want to protect the information that you transmit by phone? The best way is to encrypt the data. This way, neither functional forces nor the developers can access it. To do this, you need some applications that provide end-to-end encryption services. The following are ways to encrypt calls and messages

Method 1: Signal application

Signal is one of the best apps to help protect privacy, encrypt call text messages. It helps create a free SMS, create groups and chat in real time, ensure complete privacy and never store user data.

In addition, Signal uses advanced end-to-end encryption and is available for both Android and iOS platforms. The main feature and the message will cancel itself after a certain amount of time. It can also be used on computers with the new Chrome browser plugin and is well worth a try.

• Step 1: Install the Signal app on Android or iPhone.
• Step 2: Register your phone number and click continue. Make sure the phone number is entered correctly. At that time, all encrypted messages and calls will be sent automatically after registration.
• Step 3: Now, Signal becomes the default SMS application on your device. A popup message will appear on the screen, click Yes .
• Step 4: Enter the message. All text messages will be routed to Signal.

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Note : This app only works if the person you send the message also uses Signal. If you send a message and the message " Send unsecured SMS " is displayed , it means that the other person has not used the application.

If you want to make an encrypted call with Signal, look at the phone icon at the top of the message thread and check if there is a small lock on top. Then make a call and the screen will display "Signal Call" which means the call will be completely encrypted.

Method 2: Application Wickr Me - Private Messenge

Wickr Me is also an application to encrypt voice calls, messages, shared videos. By using this application, all messages will be encrypted with the new key and no one will have access to any of your calls or messages.

One of the unique features of Wickr Me is that it does not require a registered phone number or email address. In addition, it also features Shredder - delete all chats and media data shared from the phone. You can also set a timer for messages to self-destruct.

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The main feature of Wickr Me app

• All data sent from your phone is always encrypted.
• Convenient and safe.

Using

• Step 1: Install the Wickr Me application on the phone.
• Step 2: Create an account or log into the application.
• Step 3: A notification popup pops up. Select Agree and Continue .
• Step 4: Enter your username and password and click the Create button .
• Step 5: Enjoy the encryption service of Wickr Me.

Method 3: Encrypt Easy website

Encrypt-easy.com is a website. If you do not want to install the application on your phone, you can visit the website and use it directly on it.

Enter all the necessary information and encryption password, then click Encrypt .

Note: Try to remember the password that you set.

Method 4: Viber Messenger application

Viber is an encrypted messaging and calling platform. The application is available on iPhone and Android, you need to download and install.

With the latest technology, Viber has introduced an end-to-end encryption service. The unique thing is that it has a color coding system. That is, Gray indicates encrypted communication; Green indicates encrypted communication with trusted contacts; Red means there's a problem with the authentication key. In addition, you can hide the chat and set the timer to automatically delete messages.

• Step 1: Install the Viber Messenger application on the phone.
• Step 2: Add a phone number and click Continue.
• Step 3: Open the app and start texting, calling, but the data is completely encrypted.

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