Suspect can’t be compelled to reveal “64-character” password, court rules

Re:Suspect can’t be compelled to reveal “64-character” passw... by leokennis on Sunday November 24, 2019 @03:48AM (#21619195)

I have an iPhone with Face ID and an 8 digit passcode. If I were to be arrested or whatever, all I need to do is press the power button 5 times in quick succession and Face ID is disabled and my passcode is required.

So I can choose:

- Unlock my phone with ease for 10’s of years and then quickly lock it once - Struggle to unlock it for 10’s of years to avoid having to quickly lock it once

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Re:Suspect can’t be compelled to reveal “64-character” passw... by BiteCode_dev on Sunday November 24, 2019 @07:30AM (#21620008)

Rebooting does that by default on android: it always requires your pin. No need to remember to press the x button n times. Just shut it down.

A good habit anyway: you don't want them to be able to poke the ram.

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Re:Suspect can’t be compelled to reveal “64-character” passw... by anamexis on Sunday November 24, 2019 @08:11AM (#21620197)

Rebooting resets the passcode requirement on iOS as well.

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Re:Suspect can’t be compelled to reveal “64-character” passw... by kebbekaise on Sunday November 24, 2019 @12:04PM (#21621671)

If they tell you to unlock it but you 5 tap instead, then it wouldn't surprise me if it counts as obstructing justice.

You'd need to do it quickly before the cuffs come on. And make sure the officer doesn't mistake you reaching for your pocket as you grabbing your gun.

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Re:Suspect can’t be compelled to reveal “64-character” passw... by Crosseye_Jack on Sunday November 24, 2019 @05:10AM (#21619453)

If you enable voice control in accessibility you can reboot the device using a voice command “reboot this device”.

After which you will need your passcode/word to unlock the device. Handy if you foresee a time you won’t be able to reach your device and tap the unlock button 5 times.

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