How much more "safer" is data on a phone with LineageOS vs manufacturer rom? If you have 20+ character password on a Lineage OS phone and cops take it, they can't get in, right? (sh.itjust.works)

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[-] BigBolillo@mgtowlemmy.org 4 points 4 days ago

If you have something highly illegal in your device I think it is better to be charged for destroying evidence than something worse or even if the police find something that can get you in trouble with someone worse than them.

[-] just2look@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago

Totally fair. So I guess make the judgment based on the lesser of two evils there.

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