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PSA to iOS users: if you tap the lock button 5x it forces password-only unlocking. Useful at protests or any precarious situations with law enforcement.

chuckadams 7mo ago
Bringing up the shutdown screen (hold lock and either volume button) will also do it.
- itsdesmond 7mo ago
  I did not know that. That is extremely convenient. Thank you.
  - freehorse 7mo ago
    Tapping it 5 (6? 7? 20?) times works better while panicked, though.
sigio 7mo ago
On GrapheneOS (and maybe android generic?) this calls the emergency number, I just found out (with a 5 second timer to cancel this luckily)
- spockz 7mo ago
  It is also an option in iOS under Settings -> Emergency SOS. And with it turned on it will both call emergency services and require pin for unlock.
jonpalmisc 7mo ago
This still leaves your device in an AFU (after first unlock) state, with user data decrypted, and should not be treated as secure. The only thing you can do (to protect your data from forensics, etc) is to return it to BFU by shutting it off.
- Forgeties79 7mo ago
  Better than nothing and keeps them from having unlocked access. You can do it fast in your pocket.
- seanieb 7mo ago
  Correct. This is a classic security vs convenience tradeoff. I mention that trade off on the landing page, PanicLock vs Shutdown > Use shutdown when you can, PanicLock when you can't. Shutting down is the most secure option—but when you need your Mac locked now and you'll be back in five minutes, PanicLock is your answer. *PanicLock* - Fast "oh shit" button - Lid closed when in transit. - Instant lock (1 second). Disables Touch ID immediately - Preserves your session - Back to work in minutes *Full Shutdown* - Maximum security - Purges encryption keys - Fully locks FileVault - Takes time to shutdown & restart - Kills your session
ASalazarMX 7mo ago
- TSA: Hey, bring your bag and devices here. Routine inspection. - Traveler: [takes phone from the bin] [finds lock button] [click] [click] [click] - TSA: Hey, stop what you're doing Mr. Terrorist!
- spockz 7mo ago
  That is why you would do it before you let your phone go out of sight. I used to even turn off my electronics to prevent damage by scanners. Now I don’t bother anymore but it could be a plausible excuse.

chuckadams 7mo ago

Bringing up the shutdown screen (hold lock and either volume button) will also do it.

itsdesmond 7mo ago
I did not know that. That is extremely convenient. Thank you.
- freehorse 7mo ago
  Tapping it 5 (6? 7? 20?) times works better while panicked, though.

sigio 7mo ago

On GrapheneOS (and maybe android generic?) this calls the emergency number, I just found out (with a 5 second timer to cancel this luckily)

spockz 7mo ago
It is also an option in iOS under Settings -> Emergency SOS. And with it turned on it will both call emergency services and require pin for unlock.

jonpalmisc 7mo ago

This still leaves your device in an AFU (after first unlock) state, with user data decrypted, and should not be treated as secure. The only thing you can do (to protect your data from forensics, etc) is to return it to BFU by shutting it off.

Forgeties79 7mo ago
Better than nothing and keeps them from having unlocked access. You can do it fast in your pocket.
seanieb 7mo ago
Correct. This is a classic security vs convenience tradeoff. I mention that trade off on the landing page, PanicLock vs Shutdown > Use shutdown when you can, PanicLock when you can't. Shutting down is the most secure option—but when you need your Mac locked now and you'll be back in five minutes, PanicLock is your answer. *PanicLock* - Fast "oh shit" button - Lid closed when in transit. - Instant lock (1 second). Disables Touch ID immediately - Preserves your session - Back to work in minutes *Full Shutdown* - Maximum security - Purges encryption keys - Fully locks FileVault - Takes time to shutdown & restart - Kills your session

ASalazarMX 7mo ago

- TSA: Hey, bring your bag and devices here. Routine inspection. - Traveler: [takes phone from the bin] [finds lock button] [click] [click] [click] - TSA: Hey, stop what you're doing Mr. Terrorist!

spockz 7mo ago
That is why you would do it before you let your phone go out of sight. I used to even turn off my electronics to prevent damage by scanners. Now I don’t bother anymore but it could be a plausible excuse.