I’m going to Spain next week and it has me thinking what do I need to be prepared for when re entering the states. I am planning on deleting signal and my Lemmy clients to start, anything else I should be aware of?

Update: I had zero issues getting through customs, no extra searches nothing. I will also tell people to download the MPC app because I waltzed past a huge line when I got to customs in Atlanta.

  • scytale@piefed.zipEnglish
    14·
    16 days ago

    If you’re a citizen, you’ll likely have less scrutiny. For an actual tip, disable biometrics on your phone. Apparently, they can use your biometrics to unlock your phone without a warrant, but they can’t compel you to give your pin code.

    • OwOarchist@pawb.socialEnglish
      3·
      16 days ago

      Or, better yet, run the battery completely dead before crossing the border.

      (At least on iphones, it always requires a PIN, not biometrics, on a start after rebooting, so even if they charge it up for you, that doesn’t help them.)