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GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search (www.pcmag.com)
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The foundation behind the ultra-secure Android-based OS is speaking out after an activist was indicted for using a 'duress password' to prevent federal agents from searching his phone.

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[–] 1 point 2 months ago

my understamding is the phone is bricked when you do this. the key used to read the os itself is lost so you have to install a new one. the harddrive might as well be random noise.

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