GrapheneOS protections against data extraction from locked devices | Hacker News

A Hacker News thread discussed how GrapheneOS can keep data inaccessible on locked phones, even if the device is seized.

Features like a duress PIN wipe and auto-reboot into Before First Unlock state were highlighted as key protections.

Commenters debated real-world cases such as border searches, journalist safety, backups, and the risks of carrying sensitive data on a phone.