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Yes, border control can go through your phone. Here's what travelers should know. (eu.usatoday.com)
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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)

No, use a burner phone. Don't install any apps, and only have the most important numbers in there, if at all. Use a new mail account with it.

[–] ddash@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Then you'll be detained because obviously you got something to hide, let's find out what!

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

That's the reason not to enter the US.

[–] Rusty@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Can you buy a used iPhone 8 to use as a burner phone? It should not raise suspicion.