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> Most new phones are trackable even if they are off, even. For anyone wondering how this works: the cellular modem is a separate general-purpose computer that
by RunningDroid 1y ago
> Most new phones are trackable even if they are off, even.
For anyone wondering how this works: the cellular modem is a separate general-purpose computer that runs code from the manufacturer and the service provider, the only thing needed to allow tracking a phone that's off is circuitry to allow the modem to draw power independent of the rest of the phone.
- SoftTalker 1y agoAnother good reason to prefer phones with physical switches to cut off the radios. Or removable batteries. Or both. I guess a faraday pouch might be helpful, but I recall reading these aren't really as effective as many people believe.
- lazide 1y agoI’ve had an iPhone receive a call inside a locked steel 50 cal ammo can. No clue how that is possible, but it happened. I guess the gasket let enough EM through? Amusingly, crumpled aluminum foil seems to have a better track record.
- quesera 1y agoPlanar surfaces do not attenuate as well as irregular surfaces. Same principle applies in the visual spectrum.
- geysersam 1y agoWhat's the purpose of such contraptions?
- lazide 1y agoFind my phone (as a benign example!) doesn’t work very well if you can’t find it if it’s off.