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Suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police, court rules (arstechnica.com)
submitted 11 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police, court rules::Phone-unlocking case law is "total mess," may be ripe for Supreme Court review.

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[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

On iPhone, tap the power button five times quickly

[–] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Or squeeze volume up button and power button. Encrypts your data and requires passcode unlock. Also, set a long passcode like 10 digits. 4 can be cracked in minutes. 6 can be cracked in a few hours.

[–] Infernal_pizza@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Don’t hold them down for too long though or it automatically calls the emergency services!