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GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search (www.pcmag.com)
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The foundation behind the ultra-secure Android-based OS is speaking out after an activist was indicted for using a 'duress password' to prevent federal agents from searching his phone.

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[–] Sidyctism2@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 23 hours ago

From the gOS website description of the feature, thats exactly what happens. It also says that reimaging isnt needed, only the initial setup