Comment on Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules

jojo@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• otter@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  On android there’s Lockdown mode

  zdnet.com/…/how-to-use-the-android-lockdown-mode-…

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  • Bipta@kbin.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I'd like a way to require a pattern outside of predefined locations or WiFi networks. Anyone know of a way?

    Lockdown is great but if you fail to put it on then it's open access for unscrupulous cops.

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    • Goopadrew@beehaw.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      For almost any phone: just turn it off. Every I’ve used requires a passcode after a power cycle

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      • Bipta@kbin.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        That's not really related to what I asked though...

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    • otter@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      You could try one of those automation apps. I remember seeing some triggers for entering and leaving a location, and the advanced ones should be able to use wifi connections/disconnections

      Whether it can change security settings though I’m not as sure about.

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      • jarfil@beehaw.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        They can… or could, on rooted phones. Apps like Tasker have a root mode module that can do pretty much anything. Haven’t used it for a while, though.

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    • MaggiWuerze@feddit.de ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Smartlock? You can set trusted locations and devices, that keep your phone unlocked. Otherwise your regular pin/password kicks in

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• Bitrot@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  On iOS, hitting vol up, vol down, hold power for a second will instantly lock down and also no danger of accidentally calling 911 or whatever.

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  • Luvon@beehaw.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Sure but holding volume up and power until the phone vibrates is a much faster and easier method and there is little worry you might accidentally call 911. It’s also easier to do without looking.

    It has a countdown before calling with vibrations on every number.

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    • Bitrot@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      It’s slower, actually.

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      • princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Yeah I just tested it and you’re right it’s a way faster way to get to power off. Personally prefer the five lock presses as it requires way less dexterity in your pocket. I’ve just disabled the auto-call feature.

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      • Luvon@beehaw.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        For me it’s much easier to lock the phone by holding any volume and power then to remember the sequence needed to force power of the phone.

        Clicking 5 times on power is probably faster, but I forgot that existed and if I’m trying to do something quickly essentially squeezing my phone is easier than trying to tap the correct side 5 times quickly under pressure. And much easier to me then trying to remember the force power off sequence and performing it without looking under stress.

        I’ve looked up that sequence numerous times when I’ve needed to force reboot and I still forget it half the time.

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• intensely_human@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Hey cool, good to know. Just tested with my iphone and even though it said “or swipe up for FaceID”, it wouldn’t take my swipe up, and required my PIN to unlock.

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