Rod HiltonJun 2, 2023
Just a friendly reminder that if you store your government ID on your phone and find yourself in a situation where you have to show a cop your ID, you'll have to hand them your unlocked phone to do it.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/1/23745168/google-wallet-state-id-drivers-license-custom-cards
Google Wallet is getting custom cards and state IDs this month

Google Wallet users will soon be able to add their state ID or driver’s licenses to Google Wallet and can create a digital version of any card that features a barcode or QR code.

The Verge
Show threadShannon Clark
@rodhilton seems like a problem. But could it be a solvable one? Ie some way to make the wallet or ID app function while keeping the rest of the phone locked (and still requiring authentication to open the wallet app in the first place - though clearly disambiguating what was intended when authenticating in that case would be potentially an issue. But I think the wallet app at least on iPhones can work while the phone is locked (I’ve tapped into transit systems with a locked phone)
Jun 2, 2023 at 4:21amIvory for iOS
Show threadmjfgatesJun 3, 2023
@Rycaut @rodhilton No, this cannot be solved because the problem isn't in the phone, it's in the cop.
Show threadRod HiltonJun 3, 2023

@mjfgates @Rycaut exactly. If you think a technical solution could exist you're solving the wrong problem.

No matter what software is on the device, you're handing your phone to a cop. So you're not recording them on it, and they know that. You're not calling a lawyer, you're not calling 911 for a supervisor. You've given up your greatest weapon.

And any tech solution that lets them scan it without handing your phone over? "oh that's not working, just hand me your phone"

Show threadCapritiaJHJun 3, 2023

@Rycaut @rodhilton We already have a solution: keep the id on a plastic card in your wallet.

If the only thing you want to carry is your phone, make a phone case that has a slot for your ID.