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speaking of that.
this can wipe your phone on a trigger, or lock it with a different code, or send a broadcast message that other apps can act on: Wasted (Lock a device and wipe its data on emergency) https://f-droid.org/packages/me.lucky.wasted/
this reads the screen to see if you have used a special unlock code: Duress (Duress password trigger) https://f-droid.org/packages/me.lucky.duress/
read the app description of both, there's important information
It also let's you install a fake icon for some normal looking app like Threema. When you tap the app it factory resets the phone.
yeah they are pretty good apps! basically a must-have for protests, if you bring a smartphone. maybe for traveling too, in case it's stolen
Do not under any circumstances bring your cell phone, dumb or not, to a protest.
Memorize important numbers, writing them in your arm if necessary.
Answer all questions with "I assert my fifth amendment right and will not answer any further questions without my attorney."
I can see these apps being good for traveling, in case of a stolen phone, but for protests I've almost always heard that you should bring a burner phone.
if the burner phone is a cheap smartphone, it could still be helpful