have an iPhone? 5 rapid thumb presses on right side button will disable Face ID / fingerprint recognition temporarily. No need to mess with settings, so itās good if youāre in a hurry!
Also, disable WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and location service whenever you're not using them.
[RISKY ]If you still want to have biometric enabled, biometric can be trmporary disabled for once if you quickly press your iPhone power button >5 times, or long press Android phone's power button and choose Lockdown (may not be present on some Android device with manufacturer's customization. Disable biometrics totally if this is the case). HOWEVER, note that it maybe hard to complete when police is coming to grab your phone.
It's VERY RISKY to post pictures taken on protest as it may expose people near you to prosecution. IF you really wanted to, blur/cover others' face first!
Your phone is an essential tool, but it also represents a huge risk to your privacy and security. Understanding these best practices when it comes to securing your smartphone will help keep you and your data safe.
What a great idea - practical & useful - for anyone who must take their phone (due to family responsibilities, stuff like that). This has legs & could be easily adapted for other situations with a clear legal need. Thanks! š
While Face ID is arguably the most secure way to protect your device, if youāre ever in a situation where someone might compel you to unlock your phone with Face ID, thereās a convenient shortcut to disable biometrics.
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in reply to Heidi Li Feldman • • •Better still don't take your primary phone to a protest.
Use a backup/spare with minimal information and apps installed.
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fogelnet
in reply to -rb • • •This works as well.
Hold the two buttons for 2 seconds.
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in reply to Heidi Li Feldman • • •Also, disable WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and location service whenever you're not using them.
[RISKY ]If you still want to have biometric enabled, biometric can be trmporary disabled for once if you quickly press your iPhone power button >5 times, or long press Android phone's power button and choose Lockdown (may not be present on some Android device with manufacturer's customization. Disable biometrics totally if this is the case). HOWEVER, note that it maybe hard to complete when police is coming to grab your phone.
It's VERY RISKY to post pictures taken on protest as it may expose people near you to prosecution. IF you really wanted to, blur/cover others' face first!
pink
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There are a few more guides out there.
The Protesters' Guide to Smartphone Security
Privacy Guidesjoel b
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in reply to Heidi Li Feldman • • •Don't take your phone to a protest at all.
This background is horrible advice .
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in reply to Heidi Li Feldman • • •How to Lock iPhone Screen & Disable Face ID in a Pinch
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in reply to Heidi Li Feldman • • •all due respect.
advice might be good if authorities follow the laws. but do trump goons follow any rules or laws !
if average iphone or android, leave it home. technical basic phone might be good enough, but trump goons may have access to operator location data.
Applewise
in reply to Heidi Li Feldman • • •iPhone users - Holding the two side buttons for a second will disable biometrics.
Know that you can shut down with Siri, but confirmation is required and sometimes the phrase is misunderstood.
You can build a one step shortcut to shutdown titled āUnlockā and say āSiri unlockā.
Youāll still need to approve.
For the sake of reliability under duress practice saying āSiri unlockā then pause for a second, then say āyesā
The shortcut title being the opposite of what it actually does might be the thing that grants the opportunity to say yes.
If set up properly this can run while locked.
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