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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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[–] [email protected] 47 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Just uninstall your social media apps from your phone before going through security. Download them and log in again when you get past the Nazis. Better yet just avoid the USA. Mexico is nice

[–] [email protected] 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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

That's the reason not to enter the US.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

The photos app can also be an issue imo