Western Digital ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe User manual

ArmorLock™
Encrypted NVMe™ SSD with Mobile App
User Manual

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Table of Contents
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1 Welcome to ArmorLock................................................................................................... 1
Key Features............................................................................................................................................................1
ArmorLock App.................................................................................................................................................... 2
Your key to revolutionary security, speed and convenience............................................................. 2
What's in the Box.................................................................................................................................................2
Tech Notes..............................................................................................................................................................2
Drive Compatibility.................................................................................................................................................. 2
App Compatibility.................................................................................................................................................... 2
USB Host and OS Compatibility....................................................................................................................... 3
Bluetooth™ Compatibility.....................................................................................................................................3
A Look at the ArmorLock Drive.................................................................................................................... 3
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2  .................................................................................................................. 5
Get the Mobile App............................................................................................................................................ 5
Download and Setup the App...........................................................................................................................5
ArmorLock Mobile App Overview....................................................................................................................5
Add a New Drive with the Mobile App......................................................................................................6
Setup and Use the Drive...................................................................................................................................... 6
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3 Main Activities....................................................................................................................9
Unlock and Lock the Drive..............................................................................................................................9
Auto Unlock............................................................................................................................................................9
Mobile App..................................................................................................................................................................9
Remove a Drive.....................................................................................................................................................9
Mobile App................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Authorize Local Users......................................................................................................................................10
User Requesting Access to a Drive.............................................................................................................. 10
Manager Authorizing Access...........................................................................................................................10
Authorize Remote Users Before You Ship the Drive........................................................................ 10
User Requesting Access to a Drive................................................................................................................11
Manager Authorizing Access............................................................................................................................ 11
User Receives and Adds the Drive................................................................................................................. 11
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4 More About Your ArmorLock App and Drive........................................................12
Drive Indicators................................................................................................................................................... 12
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App Version...........................................................................................................................................................12
User Authentication.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Location Tracking...............................................................................................................................................12
Drive Information................................................................................................................................................13
How to Use Recovery Key.............................................................................................................................13
Damaged Pairing Recovery for New Devices.......................................................................................... 13
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5 Manager ............................................................................................................14
Adding and Removing Users....................................................................................................................... 14
Adding a User.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Removing a User.................................................................................................................................................... 14
User Name............................................................................................................................................................ 14
New Recovery Key............................................................................................................................................ 14
Read-Only Mode................................................................................................................................................15
Auto Firmware..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Reset to Factory ...............................................................................................................................15
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6 Keeping ArmorLock Up to Date.................................................................................16
Firmware Updates: Using Android™ Mobile App............................................................................... 16
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7 Compliance and Warranty Information...................................................................17
Regulatory Compliance...................................................................................................................................17
Safety Compliance................................................................................................................................................ 17
FCC Class B Information................................................................................................................................ 17
Industry Canada Statement..........................................................................................................................17
ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Compliance Statement..................................................................................... 18
CE Compliance For Europe...........................................................................................................................18
KC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)..........................................................................................................18
VCCI Statement..................................................................................................................................................18
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................... 19
SanDisk® Manufacturer's Retail Products Limited Warranty (All Regions Except
Australia)............................................................................................................................................................. 19
SanDisk Manufacturer's Retail Products Limited Warranty (Australia)........................................ 19
Australian consumers only:..............................................................................................................................20
How to Handle an ArmorLock Drive........................................................................................................20
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8 Glossary..............................................................................................................................21
Authorized User..................................................................................................................................................21
File System............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Manager................................................................................................................................................................. 21
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QR Code.................................................................................................................................................................21
USB............................................................................................................................................................................21
User...........................................................................................................................................................................21
User ID....................................................................................................................................................................22
User Key................................................................................................................................................................ 22
User Name........................................................................................................................................................... 22
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1Welcome to ArmorLock
We  the G-DRIVE ArmorLock SSD and app to deliver revolutionary data protection
that’s amazingly simple to use. It’s  security, with new-generation
simplicity. Encryption is just the beginning.
Key Features
PASSWORDS ARE A THING OF THE PAST
Remembering passwords, entering codes and downloading  slows down
access to critical content. We’ve removed access barriers without  content
security. With ArmorLock™ technology, your phone is your key, leveraging your phone’s
biometric authentication to simply and quickly access your content with the tap of a

ADRENALINE FOR YOUR CONTENT
Transfer time is down time. With the G-DRIVE™ ArmorLock™ SSD heat-dispersing, cool
aluminum core you get sustained, pro-grade transfer speeds up to **1000MB/s read
and 1000MB/s write.
AUTO UNLOCK
Quickly gain access to   on your G-DRIVE™ ArmorLock™ SSD by pre-
authorzing your phone or computer. With the Auto Unlock feature you can conveniently
unlock your drive automatically when connected to an authorized phone or computer.
THE NEW AUTHORITY ON AUTHORIZATION
Collaboration is critical to your   users and drives create security risks.
The ArmorLock™app provides easy,  authorization and management features.
From one drive to a fleet of drives, the ArmorLock™ app helps keep you in control.
ROBUST DRIVE MANAGEMENT
Before you ship your precious content to your  authorize them to unlock the G-
DRIVE™ ArmorLock™ SSD using your favorite email or messaging service. With the app,
you can format your drive to one of the compatible  systems and when your content
is no longer needed, use the secure erase feature to  erase the drive with
the tap of a  Can’t remember where you last used your drive? The app will show
you on a map.
HIGH-GRADE DATA SECURITY
 with always on, high-grade 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption for 
data protection without compromising on speed. The G-DRIVE™ ArmorLock™ SSD
comes completely locked out of the box,  out access from the  When a
drive is unlocked you have fast access to stored content. Ejecting the drive
automatically locks it - rendering all content inaccessible.
BUILT FOR RIGOR
Production trucks, DIT  Pelican cases, and backpacks. The G-DRIVE™
ArmorLock™ SSD gives you pro-grade durability you can rely on. Hand it  and trust
it’s safe with our durable, easy-to-hold enclosure, up to 3-meter drop protection***,
1,000 pound crush resistance, and IP67 dust and water resistance.
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ArmorLock App
Your key to revolutionary security, speed and convenience
We designed the ArmorLock mobile app to make unlocking and managing your
ArmorLock drive really simple. Instead of remembering passwords or using 
your phone or computer becomes the key to unlock your drive. The app is packed with
features such as  and  management, secure erase and 
 and tracking your drive’s last known location. We’ve made this technology
so easy to use that if you can use your phone, you can use ArmorLock.
What's in the Box
▪G-DRIVE ArmorLock SSD
▪USB-C™ to USB-C cable  SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps)
▪USB-C to USB-A cable  SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps)
▪Quick  Guide
▪Technical  and Limited Warranty Guide
Tech Notes
Note: The G-DRIVE ArmorLock SSD drive is a direct attached storage unit that uses USB for storage
access. This product is not a wireless Internet-enabled drive.
Drive Compatibility
The drive works with USB-C and USB-A 3.0 hosts, and is compatible with the following
operating systems.
Table 1.1
Windows®macOS
Windows 10+ macOS 10.14+
App Compatibility
The ArmorLock app is compatible with the following operating systems. The app is
required to unlock and manage the drive.
Table 1.2
Android
Android 9.x, 10.x, 11.x
For the newest features and compatibility options, always install the latest app updates.
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USB Host and OS Compatibility
The following table lists the USB host and operating system combinations that can be
used with ArmorLock.
Table 1.3
When plugged into USB host... macOS Windows
You can use the macOS app to… Pair & Unlock ---
You can use the iPhone app to... Pair & Unlock Pair & Unlock
You can use the Android app to... Pair & Unlock Pair & Unlock
Bluetooth™ Compatibility
Your  and G-DRIVE ArmorLock SSD communicate via Bluetooth. The G-
DRIVE ArmorLock SSD is compatible with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless
personal area network technology that is  of the Bluetooth 4.2 and later wireless
technology standards. All of the operating systems included in the preceding list are
compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy.
A Look at the ArmorLock Drive
The G-DRIVE ArmorLock SSD contains a number of prominent features:
▪A USB-C  
▪Three (3) LEDs: locked, unlocked, and power/activity
▪QR code and  Code unique to each individual drive (located on the back of the
drive). QR Code is to be used with a phone camera and the  Code is to be
used with computers for app-to-drive pairing.
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The image below illustrates the location, color, and status of the LEDs, and the location
of the USB-C 
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2 
This chapter provides instructions for downloading the ArmorLock app, connecting to
and  up the G-DRIVE ArmorLock SSD.
Get the Mobile App
Download and Setup the App
1. Download the ArmorLock app in one of the following ways:
a. Use your phone's camera to scan the QR code located on the back of your
drive
b. Go to GetArmorLock.com/Apps
c. Search for ArmorLock on Google Play™ store
2. Launch the ArmorLock app.
3. Select Continue.
Note: By selecting Continue, you are agreeing to the End User License Agreement
and Privacy Statement.
4. The Share Crash  will open. Select Agree if you want to share your crash
 data. Otherwise, select Decline.
5. Swipe (or select ) through the ArmorLock intro pages, then select Done.
6. Enter your User Name for the phone, then select Save.
7. A series of  will appear. Select  or OK to proceed.
8. ArmorLock is now ready to add a drive.
ArmorLock Mobile App Overview
1. Main Menu: The “three-dot” main menu allows you to:
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a. Share User ID: A new User requesting access to a drive can 1) send their
phone’s User ID to a Manager with the drive in a  location, or 2) display
their phone’s User ID QR Code to be scanned by a Manager in the same
location.
b. Scan User ID: A drive Manager can scan another phone’s User ID to add them
into their User List. This is a good way to gather User IDs from your team to
give them access to a drive.
c. Share App: Share the ArmorLock app with other Users. This is especially
 when you are authorizing remote users before you ship them a drive.
d. Add Drive or Remove Drives.
e. App : Lets you to to do the following:
- Share crash  to Western Digital via the Privacy option.
- Edit the ArmorLock User Name of the  as  with the
ArmorLock device
- Enable the Auto Unlock feature.
- Enable 
f. Get Help through the online user manual. You can also view the introduction
screens and How-To videos, or go to the  web page.
g. Open About screen.
2. Toggle icon: The toggle icon lets you switch between Card view and List view
modes.
3. Drive Card: Once you’ve added a drive your screen shows the “Drive Card” for that
drive. Swipe  to add a new drive, and when you have  drives added, you
can swipe  or right to toggle between drives.
4. Drive Card Gear Icon: The gear icon is  to each drive and allows you to
update and manage drive 
Add a New Drive with the Mobile App
This section takes you through the steps to add a new drive for the  time. You can
also use these steps to add additional drives to manage with your ArmorLock app.
Setup and Use the Drive
1. Turn on your computer and log-in.
2. Connect the drive to your computer.
a. Note: Connecting the ArmorLock drive to a USB hub is not recommended. If
such a connection is used, a powered USB hub is recommended in order to
supply the appropriate power to the drive.
3. The ArmorLock drive will power on and the LED light under the Lock Symbol will
turn on.
4. Open the ArmorLock app and add a new drive.
a. Card View  view) – select the Add Drive icon.
b. List View – select the + Add Drive 
c. Main Menu - select the 3-dot icon then select Add Drive.
5. If Bluetooth is  a popup will tell you to turn Bluetooth on.
a. Go to your phone's  and turn on Bluetooth.
b. Reopen ArmorLock and select Add Drive.
6. If Global Location Services are  a popup will tell you to turn it on.
a. Go to your phone's  and turn on Global Location Services.
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b. Reopen ArmorLock and select Add Drive.
7. If Location Services are  a popup will tell you to turn it on.
a. Go to your phone's  and turn on Global Location Services.
b. Reopen ArmorLock and select Add Drive.
8. A "Camera Access Required" permission will popup, select Allow. Select OK to
proceed.
a. Note: Camera access must be allowed to scan QR codes with your phone.
b. You may need to turn on the flashlight in low-light conditions in order to scan
the QR code.
9. Locate the QR code on the back of the drive and scan it with your phone. Three
options will appear:
a. Setup as New – Takes you through the initial setup for a new drive (drive name,
color, format, etc.).
b. Use Recovery Key – Lets you enter your saved Recovery Key to restore access
to your drive when all other methods are unavailable. Note: This will also
remove all other users/managers from the drive.
c. Request Authorization – Allows you to request access to a drive already
managed by another device.
10. From the menu, select Setup as New. Then complete the Setup options for the drive.
a. Enter the name for the drive (required). Only users designated as Manager can
enter a drive name.
b. Choose a color . Only users designated as Manager can choose a
color 
c. Select the drive format.
- macOS (HFS+): Time Machine compatible.
- Windows (NTFS): Windows format.
- Windows and macOS (exFAT): For flexibility between both operating systems
d. Select location tracking (optional).
- Location tracking is  by  Turn on to receive background 
and enable ArmorLock features.
- When turned on, a location permission popup will appear, select Allow.
Additional location  must be selected: Allow while using the app, allow
once, or don't allow.
e. Advanced .
- User Authentication:  by  Enables user authenticaion (password,
TouchID) for an additional layer of security to verify that the person using the
app is the correct, authorized user.
- Auto Firmware Updates: On by  We recommend leaving this on for
future updates.
f. Select Format Drive.
- A  warning says that any existing drive content will be permanently
erased.
g. Select Erase.
- The drive will begin  Do not disconnect the drive or leave the app.
11. Save the Recovery Key. The Recovery Key restores access to the drive when all
other methods are unavailable, and all Authorized Users will be removed. Several
options are available for saving.
a. Photos – Requires giving ArmorLock access to the photos app.
b. Files – Saves in your phone’s  system as a PDF.
c. Print – We strongly recommend printing and storing in a safe location.
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- Western Digital cannot restore your access if you lose your Recovery Key.
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3Main Activities
Unlock and Lock the Drive
To lock the ArmorLock drive, you must eject it from your computer. Any ejected ArmorLock drive
is securely locked and can only be unlocked with the ArmorLock app using an authorized
phone. The following steps describe how to unlock and lock the drive.
1. Connect the ArmorLock drive to a host computer.
a. This will provide the drive with power so that it can be securely connected to a
phone or computer using the ArmorLock app.
2. Open the ArmorLock app on your phone or computer.
a. The mobile app will locate all ArmorLock drives within 10 meters.
3. The app will show the current condition of the ArmorLock drive as either Locked or
Unlocked and display a status icon matching this condition.
4. To Unlock the drive, select the Lock status icon. Once unlocked, the status will
change to an open lock icon.
a. If user authentication is enabled, the drive can be unlocked using the user
authentication features of your 
5. To Lock the drive, select the Unlock status icon.
a. The following message will be displayed: "Use the computer to eject and lock
the drive." We recommend using the computer to eject the drive to minimize
risk of data loss or corruption.
6. Once the drive is ejected successfully, the app will display the Locked status icon.
Auto Unlock
The Auto Unlock feature allows you to conveniently unlock your drive automatically
when connected to an authorized phone or computer.
Known drives are automatically unlocked when they are connected. Drives with User
Authentication enabled will not be automatically unlocked. The Allow While Using App
location permission is required to use this feature.
Mobile App
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select the 3-dot icon of the desired drive located on the main screen.
3. Select App .
4. Switch the Auto Unlock toggle to turn it on.
Remove a Drive
Use the following steps to deauthorize or unpair an ArmorLock drive from the app.
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Mobile App
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select the 3-dot icon for the Main Menu.
3. Select Remove Drive.
a. This will open the Remove Device menu and list all connected ArmorLock
drives.
4. Select the drive that you want to remove, then select Remove.
5. A popup screen will  the drive selected to be removed.
6. Select Remove to continue or select cancel.
7. You may be asked to enter the authentication  face ID, or passcode) for
your mobile device.
8. The ArmorLock drive will then deauthorize and be removed from the list.
Authorize Local Users
Authorizing additional users can only be done from a phone or computer that is a
designated Manager. This section describes how a Manager can authorize another
phone or computer to unlock and use or manage an ArmorLock drive when they are all
in the same physical location (both within distance to the ArmorLock drive).
Authorization will remain in place until a Manager deauthorizes that user/manager,
resets the drive to factory   a "remove drive" operation, or the
Recovery Key is used to regain access to the drive.
User Requesting Access to a Drive
1. Download and open the ArmorLock app.
2. Add the drive.
a. Select Add Drive and scan the QR code on the back of the drive.
3. Request access.
a. Select Request Access. A Scan QR Code step will appear, and the requester
must wait for the Manager to scan the QR code.
Manager Authorizing Access
1. Drive manager reviews then rejects or approves the request.
a. Select review local access request. You can then edit the User Name and make
the user a Manager if needed. Select Scan User ID and scan the QR Code
displayed on the new user’s device. Access is granted to the new user.
2. The drive will be automatically authenticated and added to the list of drives.
Authorize Remote Users Before You Ship the Drive
Authorizing additional users can only be done from a phone or computer that is a
designated Manager. This section describes how a Manager with an ArmorLock drive
in their possession can authorize a remote phone or computer to unlock and use or
manage the drive. This procedure is used to authorize access to someone else before
you ship them the drive. Authorization will remain in place until a Manager deauthorizes
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that user/manager, resets the drive to factory  or the Recovery Key is used to
regain access to the drive.
User Requesting Access to a Drive
1. Download and open the ArmorLock app.
2. Go to the Main Menu.
a. Select the three-dot icon in the  corner then select Share User ID.
3. Select Send User ID and select your preferred method of sending, email or a
messaging app.
a. Input the recipient's credentials and send.
b. Close the window.
Manager Authorizing Access
1. Open the email or  message from the user and open the link to authorize the
User.
a. Mobile – The app will open and a "User ID Added"  will popup.
Select Authorize to continue.
b.  – The app will open, and a popup window will ask you to add the user
ID. You can also edit the name of the User. Click Add, and the user will be
added to your authorized users list. Click OK to continue.
2. Select a drive to add the User.
a. Mobile – The Drive List view will appear. Managers can add the User to 
drives by selecting the drives from the list, then selecting Authorize.
Note: If you selected  drives, an additional popup that displays the
number of selected drives will appear. Select Authorize to authorize the User for
access to those drives.
b.  – Click on a drive and then click on Manager ID icon. At the  of
the card view, click the + icon to see the list of authorized users. Click the user
and select his or her Role and click Add. You should now see the User added to
the drive Manager  window.
3. The Manager can then ship the drive to the remote User.
User Receives and Adds the Drive
1. The User connects the drive to the computer and opens the ArmorLock app.
a. Select Add Drive. Locate the QR code on the back of the drive and scan it with
your phone.
2. The drive will be automatically authenticated and added to your list of drives.
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4More About Your ArmorLock App and Drive
The ArmorLock mobile app can be used to unlock and lock ArmorLock drives, manage
 users and drives and track the last known location of a drive. The following are
additional features of your ArmorLock app and drive.
Drive Indicators
The LED lights on the ArmorLock drive indicate whether the drive is locked or unlocked. To
enable or disable the LED, follow these steps.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select the gear icon of the desired drive located on the main screen.
3. Under the  section, select the drive indicator  to enable or disable the
LED. By  the LED is enabled.
App Version
To view the version of the ArmorLock app, follow the steps below. This process may be required
when contacting 
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Access the Main Menu.
a. Select the 3-dot icon.
3. Select About.
4. The app version will be displayed with the same syntax as the following example:
Version 1.0.0 (303).
User Authentication
When enabled, user authentication uses the user authentication features of your  or
computer to validate your authorization to use the app. If the Manager of a drive has enabled
"User Authentication" then that will be enforced for all drive Users. If a user turns  their user
authentication feature on their phone or computer, they will not be able to use the app to unlock
the drive. To enable or disable this feature, follow these steps.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select the gear icon of the desired drive located on the main screen.
3. Under the Manager  section, use the  for User Authentication
option to enable or disable user authentication access.
Location Tracking
This optional feature displays the last known location where the drive was used and adds a map
location to each entry. To enable or disable this feature, follow these steps.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager .
a. Select the gear icon, then select location tracking.
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3. A map of the last known location of the drive will appear.
Drive Information
This feature displays the serial number,  version, and other information which may be
useful when contacting Technical 
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select the gear icon, then select drive information under 
3. The drive information will be displayed and open source licenses available to view.
How to Use Recovery Key
The following steps illustrate how to use the Recovery process to add a previously-authorized
drive to the ArmorLock app. This operation will preserve existing data on the drive, but will
remove access for all other users.
1. Your mobile device can be used to recover a drive.
a. Connect the ArmorLock drive to your computer.
b. Scan the Recovery Key QR code saved during initial setup.
c.  the recovery process is complete, a Successful Setup window will open.
Select Close.
Damaged Pairing Recovery for New Devices
On occasion, authorized users may acquire a new phone or laptop and need to recover
ArmorLock pairing or remove a drive card. The following steps illustrate how to use the recovery
key to recover pairing with a new mobile device or  system.
Recover Pairing
1. Connect the ArmorLock drive to your computer.
2. Select Recover Pairing.
3. Select Use Recovery Key.
4. Scan or type in the 64-character Recovery QR Code.
5.  the recovery process is complete, a Successful Setup window will open.
6. Select Close.
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5Manager 
The Manager of a drive has access to a number of   In Card
view, select the gear icon to view the full list of manager  that can be applied to
an ArmorLock drive within distance of your device.
Adding and Removing Users
The ArmorLock app can be used to manage which users have authorized access to each
ArmorLock drive.
Adding a User
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager  to add the User.
a. Select the gear icon, then select Manager . Select Authorized Users, then
select the + icon to authorize a user. Select the user, then click Authorize. You
should now see that user added to the list of authorized users.
3. You can now edit the role and also remove an authorized user at any time.
Removing a User
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager .
a. Select the gear icon, then select Manager . Select Authorized Users, then
select the User Name to be removed. Select the Remove User 
User Name
The User Name feature allows the  to be renamed as it is  in connection
with the ArmorLock drive. This does not change the  name.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager .
a. Select the 3-dot icon, then select App  to edit. Select User Name to edit,
then select Save Changes.
3. The ArmorLock User Name is now changed.
New Recovery Key
The New Recovery Key option allows Drive Managers to generate a new Recovery Key if they
suspect the existing key has been compromised. Using this feature will make the previous
Recovery Key invalid. Use the following steps to create a new Recovery Key.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager .
a. Select the gear icon, then select Manager  Select New Recovery Key.
Select Generate to continue.
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3. Make sure to save the new Recovery Key.
a. Note: The old Recovery Key will be invalid.
- Western Digital cannot restore your access if you lose your Recovery Key.
Read-Only Mode
The ArmorLock drive can be set to read-only mode. This prevents users from modifying or
deleting  Note that this feature has a delayed  it takes   the  unlock.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager .
a. Select the gear icon, then select manager  to edit. Select read-only.
3. Changes to read-only will be applied  time the drive is unlocked.
Auto Firmware
This  is set to On by  We recommend leaving this on for future updates.
Reset to Factory 
The ArmorLock drive can be reset to the factory  This action erases all data, 
authorizations, user IDs, and recovery keys.
1. Open the ArmorLock app.
2. Select a drive and go to Manager .
a. Select the gear icon, then select Manager . Select Reset to Factory
. Select Reset to continue.
3. All data,  authorizations, user IDs, and the recovery key will be permanently
erased.
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