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August 24

gatekeeper.*.key

The files

/data/system/gatekeeper.password.key

and

/data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key

are present on Android Pie (and earlier) devices with screen locks. I know that they are used to verify the device's password, but are they necessary for decrypting the files on the device? — Melab±1 ☎ 04:52, 24 August 2019 (UTC)

I doubt it. Based on the name, I suspect the "pattern" file defines the way you unlock the screen, saying by swiping in certain directions. SinisterLefty (talk) 10:43, 26 August 2019 (UTC)

You doubt that they are necessary for decryption? — Melab±1 ☎ 16:01, 31 August 2019 (UTC)