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  • You can't be secured by not using security. Commented Jan 12, 2021 at 10:49
  • As I said, it depends from whom I wish to be secure. I doubt thta Google, etc, are going to send someone round to my house to pick up my 'phone and .. what? Extratc my cookies? They already have those Commented Jan 12, 2021 at 11:17
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    Google also encrypts android backup using your Google account password. But it is not e2e encrypted. Only screen lock can ensure e2e encrypted backup. If Google is not your threat, you can back it up without screen lock protection. Commented Jan 12, 2021 at 12:59
  • Ok, now it's clear. Thanks. I am looking for an alternative, but realize that I may just have to live with a password (presumably face unlock, etc would also work?) Feel free to post an answer Commented Jan 12, 2021 at 15:22