Ask HN: Burner Phone for China?

Posted by mikej1000 on Sunday July 09, 2023 @02:02PM
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Hi Hackers, I'm planning a 2 week visit to China. My question is, is it ok to use my iPhone and do a factory reset when I come home or do I need a burner phone? I've Googled and read a few articles, but it is hard to get a real sense of the actual risks. Will I end up with CCP malware on my phone or are the risks exaggerated? Thanks in advance.

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Re:Ask HN: Burner Phone for China? by alexnewman on Sunday July 09, 2023 @02:12PM (#36657187)

Dude, they make iPhones. iPhone exploits are super cheap now. The question is, do you care if they do malware you?

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Re:Ask HN: Burner Phone for China? by simfree on Sunday July 09, 2023 @02:53PM (#36657629)

Take some tips from Uncle Roger and get a Huawei phone as a burner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnLScLsHNa8

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Re:Ask HN: Burner Phone for China? by ksaj on Sunday July 09, 2023 @05:56PM (#36659354)

I thought that they do install their software on your phone if it isn't already there, as soon as you get to customs and they "search" your phone.

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Re:Ask HN: Burner Phone for China? by navjack27 on Monday July 10, 2023 @02:00AM (#36662640)

Get a phone there? Don't bring any devices with you

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