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Suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police, court rules (arstechnica.com)

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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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

On iPhone, tap the power button five times quickly

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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