First and foremost, use a Phone Case. You cannot have a survival phone if your phone breaks instantly upon dropping it. Most of us already do this, but if you don’t, I recommend adding one.
It’s not only for protecting your smartphone. I also use it to store tiny, thin objects in the rear of the phone for EDC or emergency usage. I include some cash, a bandaid, and a small flat multitool.
Secondly, attach a camera cover. I’m using an ultra-thin camera cover to cover the selfie camera and laptop webcam. When I’m not using it, I keep it closed so that a hacker can’t use it to spy on me.
These are simple to set up and provide me with peace of mind. I don’t use one on the front-facing camera since I usually keep my phone on flat surfaces with the screen facing up, so it’s theoretically hidden.
Finally, if you don’t want your location tracked, carry a Faraday Bag. I prefer to go digitally off the grid now and again, utilizing a faraday bag to guarantee that my whereabouts aren’t monitored.
I get my digital data and then put my phone in a faraday bag to take it entirely off the grid whenever I choose.
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