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I already do this. Wipe my iPhone just before landing. Hand over the phone at customs. When they see the welcome/configuration screen they know that there isn't

I already do this. Wipe my iPhone just before landing. Hand over the phone at customs. When they see the welcome/configuration screen they know that there isn't anything on the phone so they don't have to investigate. When I arrive at the hotel I connect to WiFi and restore an iCloud backup.

snazz 7y ago
You could fake the welcome/configuration screen too (maybe with a jailbreak tweak) if they completely overlook phones that display it.
- codetrotter 7y ago
  Don’t do that. Just wipe it and restore it properly. “Faking” the welcome screen first of all means your data is accessible if they do decide to look closer. And secondly it’ll probably lead to some additional questions meaning that more of your time is wasted at the airport.
- justadudeama 7y ago
  It's also illegal to lie to a boarder agent, and that would probably include this.
stronglikedan 7y ago
Don't worry. They'll be permitted to compel you to restore your backup soon enough.
Zelizz 7y ago
How often are you having to hand over your phone to customs? I've literally never been asked to do so.