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Is Android encryption secure? [duplicate]

As far as I know Android (Pie) is encrypted by default with some hardware-based password. But how secure is this encryption? I am not talking about password compromise, but if somebody gets my phone,...
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How secure is full-disk encryption technology on LineageOS, or Android phones in general?

We're attempting to assess the information security on our mobile devices, and information seems rather varied on the question of encryption. Is the encryption technology employed by Android-based ...
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On a mobile, does using a password instead of a PIN make encryption stronger?

On a mobile, does using a password instead of a PIN make encryption stronger? What key does the phone use for its encryption? Would it use the PIN itself?
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