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Phones and drives that don’t leak
Hardened, de-Googled phones and encrypted storage — configured, verified, and supported so your communications and your data stay private. Real hardware we set up by hand, not another app you have to trust.
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What we carry
A stock phone reports your location, your contacts, and your habits to Google or Apple, your carrier, and every app on it — by design. We source, harden, and hand over devices built to do the opposite: keep what’s yours private. Each category below is real, configured hardware, set up and verified before it reaches you.
GrapheneOS secure phones
De-Googled, hardened Android on Pixel hardware — no Google tracking, sandboxed apps, and privacy controls baked into the operating system.
Secure phones →Unplugged phones
A privacy-first phone and operating system built from the ground up to resist tracking, profiling, and surveillance — hardened out of the box.
Unplugged →Encrypted hard drives & storage
Hardware-encrypted drives for data that has to stay locked — files that can’t leave your hands readable, on the road or at rest.
Encrypted storage →Encrypted communications
Secure messaging, voice, and email setups that keep your conversations end-to-end encrypted and off Big Tech’s servers.
Secure comms →Faraday & signal isolation
Bags and gear that block cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth — cutting off tracking, wireless snooping, and remote wipe when it counts.
Signal isolation →Device hardening & setup
We configure, lock down, and verify every device before it reaches you — accounts, apps, and settings hardened, then checked against a known-good baseline.
Hardening & setup →Who it’s for & how it works
Real, configured devices — not apps
This is for people whose privacy is a genuine liability if it slips: executives, attorneys, journalists, high-net-worth individuals, and anyone who has decided their communications and data are no longer something to hand over by default. If a leaked location, a scraped contact list, or a readable drive would create real exposure for you, a hardened device stops being a luxury.
Why it matters: mainstream phones leak constantly. Out of the box, a stock handset streams your location, contacts, messages metadata, and app activity to Google or Apple, your carrier, and a long list of third parties — and there’s no setting that fully turns it off, because the leaking is the business model. A de-Googled, hardened device closes those channels at the operating-system level instead of papering over them.
How we work is simple and hands-on. First we consult on your threat model — who you’re actually protecting against and what you need private. Then we source and harden the device for that profile, configuring the OS, apps, accounts, and storage. Finally, hands-on setup and ongoing support: we get it working in your real life — your number, your workflow — and stay reachable when something changes.
The point worth repeating: these are physical devices we configure and verify, not a download. As a veteran-led, service-disabled veteran-owned firm, we treat every handoff like it matters — locked down, checked, and documented before it’s yours.
Secure device FAQ
What people ask before they switch
What is GrapheneOS, in plain English?
GrapheneOS is a security-focused version of Android that runs on Google Pixel phones but strips out the Google tracking. It hardens the operating system, sandboxes your apps so they can’t quietly reach into each other or your data, and gives you real control over what each app can see. You get a modern smartphone that works like you’d expect — without it quietly reporting on you in the background.
Can I still use normal apps and my own number?
In most cases, yes. Your phone number carries over, and the everyday apps you rely on can generally be installed and used — often in a sandboxed way that limits what they’re allowed to collect. Part of our setup is walking through what you actually use day to day and getting it working within the device’s privacy model, so you’re hardened without being cut off from your life.
Do you set it up, or do I?
We do. Sourcing the hardware, installing and hardening the operating system, configuring apps and accounts, encrypting storage, and verifying it all against a known-good baseline — that’s our job, not yours. You receive a device that’s already locked down and ready, and we stay available for support as your needs change or questions come up.
Who actually needs an encrypted phone?
Anyone whose privacy carries real stakes: executives and attorneys handling sensitive matters, journalists protecting sources, high-net-worth individuals who are targets by definition, and people facing a specific threat or simply unwilling to keep leaking their lives by default. If the cost of your data getting out is high, the case for a hardened device is straightforward. We’ll talk through your situation honestly and tell you what fits.
Choosing the right device
Which option fits your situation
Most people do not need every item we carry. The right mix depends on what you are protecting, who might want it, and how much change to your daily routine you will accept.
| Your main concern | Where to start | Trade-off to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Apps and platforms collecting your location and habits | A hardened, de-Googled phone | Some apps may need workarounds or behave differently |
| Sensitive files on a laptop or drive being read if lost or seized | Encrypted storage | Lose the passphrase and the data is typically unrecoverable |
| Conversations being intercepted or stored by providers | An encrypted communications setup | The people you talk to need compatible tools too |
| Being tracked or reached wirelessly at specific times | Faraday isolation | The device cannot send or receive while shielded |
For more background on the limits of these tools, read what encrypted phones protect, and what they do not. Shielding options are covered on our Faraday bags page.
Preparing for the consult
What to think through before we build your device
A threat model does not need to be formal. A few honest answers let us set the device up for how you actually live and work.
- Who worries you. Data brokers and advertisers, a former partner, a business competitor and a well-funded adversary call for different levels of hardening.
- What must stay private. Location, contacts, client files, travel plans or message content. Naming the most sensitive item helps us prioritize.
- Apps you cannot give up. Banking, two-factor authentication, work tools and messaging apps. List them so we can plan how each will run.
- Who you communicate with. Encrypted messaging only protects a conversation if the other side uses it too.
- Travel. Crossing borders or working abroad changes the picture. Border device searches follow different rules; confirm your situation with counsel.
Limits and habits
What a hardened device cannot do on its own
A hardened device closes many channels, but it is one layer. Habits and environment still matter.
It cannot un-leak the past
Information already collected by data brokers, social media or old accounts remains out there. Reducing that exposure is separate work.
It cannot fix a compromised room
If an office, vehicle or home may be bugged, a secure phone will not detect it. Our TSCM bug sweep services address that risk.
It cannot clean an old phone
If you suspect your current phone is already compromised, do not simply move your data across. Learn the forensic signs of phone spyware and talk to us about examining it first.
It depends on updates and a strong passcode
A long, unique passcode and prompt security updates keep the protections working. We walk you through both at handoff.
More questions
Practical questions about owning a secure device
Is it legal to own an encrypted phone?
In the United States, owning and using encryption and privacy-focused phones is generally lawful. Laws differ in other countries, so check before traveling abroad. This is not legal advice.
What happens if my device is lost or stolen?
Strong encryption and a good passcode are designed to keep data unreadable to whoever finds it. Contact us so we can help you replace the device and review which accounts to secure.
Can I keep my old phone as a backup?
You can, but an unhardened phone still logged into your accounts keeps leaking. We usually recommend wiping it or signing it out of sensitive accounts.
Can a hardened phone be used for work?
Often, yes, but it depends on your employer. Some companies require device management software or specific apps that conflict with a privacy-hardened setup. Many people keep a separate work phone so company controls and personal privacy do not collide. Tell us your employer’s requirements during the consult and we will explain the options honestly.
Do you train me on using the device?
Yes. Handoff includes a walkthrough of the settings that matter, how updates work and the habits that keep the device private.
What if my device arrives faulty?
Returns are accepted for defective devices. See our refund policy, and contact us so we can help. To get started, request a confidential consultation or call 602-725-2818.
Get a device built around your privacy, not against it
Tell us who you’re protecting against and how you actually work. We’ll recommend the right hardware, harden it, and set it up — no pressure, no upsell. Serving clients on-site regionally and shipping configured devices where supported.
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