Should I glue my SIM tray shut? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by darkstar@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I know it's an odd question, but where I live phones get stolen often. My phone doesn't have the option for an eSim, which is a problem because 90% of the time when a thief steals a phone they take out the SIM card immediately, meaning I wouldn't be able to remotely lock or wipe my phone.

Should I consider glueing the SIM tray shut? Or are there alternative less permanent measures I can take to keep my device secure?

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[-] Melody@lemmy.one 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I might recommend using something like tape. Extra Strong Clear Tape.

You may also want to invest in a phone case; preferably an opaque and waterproof one that is difficult to remove.

There are apps available on F-Droid like PrivateLock which might help too; this will automate locking your phone if it's snatched from your hands suddenly.

PluckLockEX: (No longer maintained) https://f-droid.org/packages/xyz.iridiumion.plucklockex
PrivateLock: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.wesaphzt.privatelock

Last thing I can say is to use a short screen timeout and a strong password to unlock the phone.

[-] smollittlefrog@lemdro.id 2 points 10 months ago

Private Lock also hasn't been updated for four years :(

[-] Pantherina@feddit.de 2 points 10 months ago

Do not use privatelock! It has the possibility to permanently lock your phone! For me it had a bug with the sensor and it was very hard to remove

[-] zwekihoyy@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

you really shouldn't be recommending things that adds attack vectors.

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