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Should I glue my SIM tray shut? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by darkstar@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I know it's an odd question, but where I live phones get stolen often. My phone doesn't have the option for an eSim, which is a problem because 90% of the time when a thief steals a phone they take out the SIM card immediately, meaning I wouldn't be able to remotely lock or wipe my phone.

Should I consider glueing the SIM tray shut? Or are there alternative less permanent measures I can take to keep my device secure?

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[–] PeachMan@lemmy.one 46 points 1 year ago (1 children)

SIM cards do sometimes malfunction, so if that happens and you glued it in you're kinda screwed.

[–] darkstar@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is also true, maybe there's another non permanent way of doing this? I only need the SIM card in the device when it's stolen long enough for me to remotely wipe the device

[–] Polar@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 year ago

Well, either you glue it, and if you ever need to switch the SIM, you buy a new phone. Or you buy a new phone with eSIM support now.

I guess the only other option is to have a case that's hard to get off to buy you some time?