Duress Pass
@duresspass.bsky.social
Lockscreen app for Android phones. Duress Pass allows you to hide selected apps when you enter a "duress PIN" instead of your regular PIN.
Beta version now available!
Beta version now available!
Final beta version of DuressPass is ready for release. The persistent little annoyances with the launcher have finally been ironed out. If you are interested in being a beta tester for this round, either send a DM, or send an email to [this account name] at gmail.
December 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Final beta version of DuressPass is ready for release. The persistent little annoyances with the launcher have finally been ironed out. If you are interested in being a beta tester for this round, either send a DM, or send an email to [this account name] at gmail.
At long last, DuressPass beta version is ready for release! If you are interested in being a beta tester, or if you know somebody who would be interested, let us know — either send a DM, or send an email to [this account name] at gmail.
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
At long last, DuressPass beta version is ready for release! If you are interested in being a beta tester, or if you know somebody who would be interested, let us know — either send a DM, or send an email to [this account name] at gmail.
APP UPDATE: DuressPass is almost ready for beta testing! We are running final tests this weekend. If everything goes smoothly, we expect to make the app available for beta testing next week.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
APP UPDATE: DuressPass is almost ready for beta testing! We are running final tests this weekend. If everything goes smoothly, we expect to make the app available for beta testing next week.
People should not be forced to unlock their phones and reveal private information.
This is shocking. Pure totalitarianism from DHS, and also blatantly unconstitutional.
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
How My Reporting on the Columbia Protests Led to My Deportation
As an Australian who wrote about the demonstrations while on campus, I gave my phone a superficial clean before flying to the U.S. I underestimated what I was up against.
www.newyorker.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
People should not be forced to unlock their phones and reveal private information.
I wanted a lock screen that would unlock with a regular password, but would unlock and hide certain sensitive apps if I entered a "duress password." I could not find one, so I decided to make one myself.
I have never programmed an Android app before, so it's taking a while. Check back for updates!
I have never programmed an Android app before, so it's taking a while. Check back for updates!
June 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I wanted a lock screen that would unlock with a regular password, but would unlock and hide certain sensitive apps if I entered a "duress password." I could not find one, so I decided to make one myself.
I have never programmed an Android app before, so it's taking a while. Check back for updates!
I have never programmed an Android app before, so it's taking a while. Check back for updates!