Secure mode

Last Updated : Apr 17, 2026 |
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In secure mode, phones provide secure processing of personal data. Internal configuration files are encrypted and any internally generated logs and reports do not persist for longer than 24 hours. You can manually generate a new phone report in secure mode, but the phone deletes it 8 hours after its creation.

Secure mode activation

By default, Secure mode is off on the phones. You can activate secure mode by using one of the following methods:
  • In the 46xxsettings.txt file, set the ENABLE_GDPR_MODE parameter to 1.
  • In web interface, navigate to Settings Privacy GDPR mode and set it to Enable

Secure mode deactivation

You can deactivate Secure mode by using one of the following methods:
  • In the 46xxsettings.txt file, set the ENABLE_GDPR_MODE parameter to 0.
  • In web interface, navigate to Settings Privacy GDPR mode and set it to Disable
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