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1. righthand · 1789756315 · focus · HN ↗

   So carry a separate device while traveling. Or wipe your phone, then restore after the border. This is just going to lead to a service that does this for you and the overreaching feds won’t be able to do anything about it.

   And as far as I can tell you still don’t have to give them your pin code.

   1. peezd · 1789758908 · focus · HN ↗

      It's been somewhat established that having a wiped or basic phone is in itself sus and reason for them to investigate you further.

      1. quickthrowman · 1789767574 · focus · HN ↗

         What are they going to do if you’re not carrying anything illegal and you’re a citizen? You cannot be refused entry to the US as a citizen and they can’t charge you or hold you without evidence. You don’t have to tell them why your phone is wiped, just stay silent until you’re released.

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