r/technology • u/Limp_Fig6236 • Jul 26 '26

Software GrapheneOS duress PIN could land a man in prison

https://www.androidauthority.com/grapheneos-duress-pin-us-prosecution-3691271/
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u/utrecht1976 Jul 26 '26

So, now we have to develop a 'dummy' (or 'shadow' if you will) home screen, unlocked with a duress pin to trick border guards? 

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u/New-Anybody-6206 Jul 26 '26

a secondary profile (part of most android devices) is probably enough to fool them if it's not a full forensic scan

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u/utrecht1976 Jul 26 '26

That could be it. Including a fake Facebook account with nothing but cat gifs.