This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to create,
mount, and use a TrueCrypt volume. We strongly recommend that you also
read the other sections of this manual, as they contain important
information.
Step 1:
If you have not done so, download and install TrueCrypt. Then launch TrueCrypt by double-clicking the file TrueCrypt.exe or by clicking the TrueCrypt shortcut in your Windows Start menu.
Step 2:
The main TrueCrypt window should appear. Click Create Volume (marked with a red rectangle for clarity).
Step 3:
The TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard window should appear.
In this step you need to choose where you wish the TrueCrypt volume
to be created. A TrueCrypt volume can reside in a file, which is also
called container, in a partition or drive. In this tutorial, we will
choose the first option and create a TrueCrypt volume within a file.
As the option is selected by default, you can just click Next.
Note: In the following steps, the screenshots will show only the right-hand part of the Wizard window.
Step 4:
In this step you need to choose whether to create a standard or
hidden TrueCrypt volume. In this tutorial, we will choose the former
option and create a standard TrueCrypt volume.
As the option is selected by default, you can just click Next.
Step 5:
In this step you have to specify where you wish the TrueCrypt volume
(file container) to be created. Note that a TrueCrypt container is just
like any normal file. It can be, for example, moved or deleted as any
normal file. It also needs a filename, which you will choose in the next
step.
Click Select File.
The standard Windows file selector should appear (while the window
of the TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard remains open in the background).
Step 6:
In this tutorial, we will create our TrueCrypt volume in the folder D:\My Documents\ and the filename of the volume (container) will be My Volume
(as can be seen in the screenshot above). You may, of course, choose
any other filename and location you like (for example, on a USB memory
stick). Note that the file My Volume does not exist yet – TrueCrypt will create it. IMPORTANT: Note that TrueCrypt will not
encrypt any existing files (when creating a TrueCrypt file container).
If you select an existing file in this step, it will be overwritten and
replaced by the newly created volume (so the overwritten file will be lost, not
encrypted). You will be able to encrypt existing files (later on) by
moving them to the TrueCrypt volume that we are creating now.*
Select the desired path (where you wish the container to be created) in the file selector.
Type the desired container filename in the File name box.
Click Save.
The file selector window should disappear.
In the following steps, we will return to the TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard.
* Note that after you copy existing unencrypted
files to a TrueCrypt volume, you should securely erase (wipe) the
original unencrypted files. There are software tools that can be used
for the purpose of secure erasure (many of them are free).
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release date: when will you get it?
Updated Is your device in line for the Jelly Bean upgrade?
Are we going to have to wait months again?Google has announced the latest version of its mobile platform, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, at its annual I/O event in San Francisco, with it appearing alongside the first device to run it, the Google Nexus 7 tablet.
However the Nexus 7
won't be the only device which will end up running the sugary named
update, with a host of phones and tablets set to receive the upgrade.
Google has also announced that it plans to have Jelly Bean running on
the Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Xoom in mid-July. Update: the Nexus S started receiving updates to Android Jelly Bean in Asia on 19 July, with more markets set to follow soon after.
The Motorola Xoom is an unusual choice, as it's already been usurped by the Xoom 2, and in the UK Carphone Warehouse claims that the Nexus 7 will be the only tablet running Android 4.1 for four months.
If the Ice Cream Sandwich
roll out is anything to go by, then manufacturers are likely to take
their sweet time about getting Android 4.1 out to consumers, and some
devices may miss out.
We've contacted all the major players in the Android market, to find out what their plans are for the Android Jelly Bean upgrade, here's what we've heard so far;
Android Jelly Bean: Samsung
Samsung
has already issued the following statement regarding upgrades to new
versions of the Android OS – although unfortunately it doesn't give us
any clues on when we may see Jelly Bean land on devices, or indeed which
ones will get it.
"In the case that a new version of an Android
operating system is publicly announced and released, Samsung will review
the possibility of implementation to existing Samsung products with the
Android operating system ('Update').
"Such a review will be based
on various factors including, the overall effect of the update to
Samsung products, the system requirements, the structural limitations,
and the level of cooperation from the component suppliers and the
software licensors.
"If Samsung decides to make the update available to the users it will be released upon successful completion of development."
Google though confirmed in its keynote that Android 4.1 would be coming to the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus in mid-July. Update: Apparently Samsung is currently testing Jelly Bean on the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2 and is expected to roll the update out to customers in August or September. Update:
The latest line from Samsung is: "The rollout of Android 4.1, Jelly
Bean, has started with Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ and Nexus S devices. We will
announce updates to the rest of our Galaxy portfolio of devices in due
course." Update:Independent website Sam Mobile
claims it has word from 'inside sources' that Android 4.1 will be
rolled out to the Galaxy S3 at the end of Q3 or the beginning of Q4. It
goes on to say that the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note are next in line for the update after the S3.
Android Jelly Bean: HTC
HTC has announced it will be bringing Jelly Bean to at least three of its models, which is good news for those that like newer handsets:
"We
know HTC fans are excited to get their hands on Google's latest
version of Android. At this point in time, we can confirm that we have
plans to upgrade our HTC One X, HTC One XL and HTC One S to Jelly
Bean," am HTC spokesperson told us.
"Please stay tuned for more updates regarding device upgrades, timing and other details about HTC and Jelly Bean."
Android Jelly Bean: Motorola
Motorola has confirmed that it has not released its plans regarding the Jelly Bean update yet.
However Google said it was planning on getting Jelly Bean onto the Xoom tablet in July.
Android Jelly Bean: LG
Back in February at MWC 2012, we spoke to LG regarding the Jelly Bean update and the manufacturer confirmed it would guarantee an upgrade to Android Jelly Bean for all compatible 2012 handsets.
We will have to wait and see if it delivers on that promise. Update:
A spokesperson for the firm has told TechRadar: "LG will continue to
support the latest android platforms, across LG devices however at
present an exact date is not yet confirmed." Update 2:
Sources at LG tell us the relevant phones in the range will be updated
to Jelly Bean by Q1 2013, with the roll out beginning in Q4.
Android Jelly Bean: Asus
During MWC 2012, Benson Lin, Asus' Corporate Vice President told TechRadar:
"Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think
there will be a high possibility that we will be the first wave to offer
the Jelly Bean update." Update: An official letter posted on the Asus Facebook page has confirmed that it will be bringing the Android 4.1 update to its Transformer Pad 300, Transformer Pad Infinity and Transformer Prime tablets in "the coming months".
It
goes on to say: "We are still investigating Jelly Bean updates for
other devices, but we are not in a position to confirm whether any other
products will be eligible for an update at the moment."
Android Jelly Bean: Sony
Sony has confirmed
that a host of Sony Ericsson Xperia handsets from 2011 will not be
getting an update to Android 4.1, which means the likes of the Sony Xperia Arc Sand the Xperia Mini Pro will miss out.
As
far as Sony's plans for Jelly Bean go Sony Mobile's UK product manager,
John Cooper said: "We currently don't have anything to announce
regarding Jelly Bean for the Xperia S." Update: However fear not, as Sony has now retracted this comment, posting the following response on the official Sony Xperia blog.
"A
quick note – during a Q&A session last week on our Sony Mobile GB
Facebook page, a local spokesperson gave information out in error on our
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software development and rollout for 2011 Xperia
smartphones.
"We are actively investigating Android OS upgrades
for all devices, but in the meantime, our Ice Cream Sandwich rollout for
Xperia S and 2011 Xperia smartphones continues as planned."
Android Jelly Bean: Acer
According
to Dutch site Tablet Guide, Acer will be updating some of its Android
tablets to Android 4.1, although it was unable to say which models would
be lucky enough to get it and when it would start rolling it out.
Android Jelly Bean: Toshiba
Toshiba has confirmed that it will be providing Android Jelly Bean to its AT200 and AT300 tablets, although no time frame was given for the roll out.
We spoken to Toshiba, who said it was unable to comment on the Jelly Bean update at this time.
Android Jelly Bean: ZTE
A
ZTE spokesperson has told TechRadar: "Although Google has released
information about Jelly Bean, Google is yet to publish the source code
release date.
"Therefore it is currently impossible to estimate a
date for the ZTE Jelly Bean upgrade at this point in time. Based on
historical forecasts, Google requires 1-2 months to complete the source
code release before manufacturers can begin to develop Jelly Bean based
versions of devices." Not wanting to be left behind,
ZTE has launched the first Android Jelly Bean handset in China, and
third in the world, in the form of the ZTE N880E. It's unlikely to make
it to other territories, but it shows manufacturers can get Jelly Bean
out the door quickly.
Android Jelly Bean: Intel
Intel has confirmed
that it is working with Google on a Jelly Bean port for its Atom
processors, which will allow the latest version of Android to run on
handsets and tablets with Intel inside, such as the Orange San Diego.
There's
currently no sign of a release date, so we're going to have to wait for
more information on the progress of this project.
And the rest
We're stilling waiting to hear from other Android device manufacturers including Huawei and Panasonic.
Make
sure you bookmark this page, as we'll be updating this article as and
when we hear back from manufacturers regarding their plans for the
Android 4.1 update.
In the meantime, take a look at our hands on Android 4.1 review to see what the jelly Bean update will be bringing.
