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Mobile Encryption: The Reality of AES-256 Recovery

Verified: FEB 2026 • Editorial Staff • AI Ethics Oversight Active

Modern devices use file-based encryption (FBE) with AES-256 keys. Without the passcode or a known vulnerability in the Secure Enclave, data recovery is mathematically impossible. We separate the myth of 'magic unlocking' from the reality of brute-force entropy.