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Uncharged iPhones to be banned on certain flights into the US
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I presume it needs to be on and running or at least able to be switched on in order to show its a fully running mobile phone, not just limited to iPhones, and not a fake phone with explosives or alike inside.
I suppose the theory is that a phone, or anything similar like tablets or laptops, wont have space for anything untoward if the device is working. Checks will be done at security when you first go through to departure lounges so say you arrive at the airport, go through security and the phone is working but you then subsequently drain your battery so its run out waiting for your plane its not a problem as they wont check after that. So short of arriving at the airport with a dead battery it shouldnt cause that many issues for people.
Empty battery will make your phone lighter allowing you to carry a more heavy carry-on.
Amusingly, the battery actually IS a tiny bit lighter when discharged.
It's a difference so small, though, that it is not likely to be measurable with anything they have at an airport.
E=MC^2 -- Less chemical potential energy in the battery means it's that much lighter.
YOU can get on. Your iPhone can't, unless you can plug it into a charger and get it to turn on.
It seems to be targeted at Apple and Samsung phones. See attached articles.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel...rity-concerns-at-airports-20140704-3bc3x.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...cellphones-laptops-flights-bound-America.html
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You have to be able to power it on to show that it works as a phone.
lol
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Why would I leave my $550 iPhone at the airport?
I recall that for years, I've been asked to turn on my electronic devices at airports.
If you're a sales person transporting dummy models of phones, you're screwed.
If you're a sales person transporting dummy models of phones, you're screwed.
Those dummy phones all need to be left in the trash.
There's really no excuse for not showing off the real product when selling it. How are we supposed to learn about a product by playing with a dummy?
Well Pilgrim, that's an interesting idea of how to lose an IP to a baggage smasher. You know they do X-ray the bags?
Fair enough. Ship it home then. It's easy to think of options.
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That still will cost a pretty penny depending on where you are shipping it from.
Maybe security should have chargers on hand for those who come through with a dead phone.That still will cost a pretty penny depending on where you are shipping it from.
Security? Why would anyone not travel without a charger?
That still will cost a pretty penny depending on where you are shipping it from.
It's not security's problem you can't go a few hours without playing on your iPhone or Samdung. How about just not use your phone until you are through security.
Plenty of reasons to leave the charger at home while traveling especially internationally? I don't think so. They'll just have to remember to keep it in their carry on rather than checked luggage.
Apparantly the UK is also implementing such a policy. You cannot get on the plane with an uncharged device. However, they will keep it safe for you and you can pick it up on the return trip. If this is your return trip, you're screwed.
In any case, I would hope that they will have a power outlet there so you can at least charge your phone a few minutes to show it actually works.
In any case, I would hope that they will have a power outlet there so you can at least charge your phone a few minutes to show it actually works.
That still will cost a pretty penny depending on where you are shipping it from.
I think I did read that they "might" have chargers", but it's a little much to expect them to carry EVERY charger out there.
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Well, it happened to me once just after I bought my first MacBook (black) around '07. Off we go on a week trip to Central America. I forgot to pack the charger. I tried to buy one at the Houston Airport, then in Belize. None available. I did leave with a full charge and was able to make it last by only getting on for a minute or so daily. I think it did a little juice left on the way home, but the battery was almost dead.
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Biggest problem here is you might not have enough time to go back out to the checkin desk, check the bag, and make it back through security before the flight leaves. Might be cheaper just to smash it with your foot and buy a new one when you get back. Changes to reservations can cost some real dollars, there might be a hotel involved if the last flight has departed and a bunch of other things could happen where a smashed smart phone might be the best solution. Tell security to ship it to "BIG MOM".
Uh, no, that's not the issue. A member asked what to do if his iPhone becomes inoperable while abroad (and can't really service it until he gets back in the U.S.). Rather than stash it in the checked bag and risk getting it stolen, just ship it home before the end of the trip. This requires some planning ahead of time and assumes that it doesn't malfunction while at the airport.
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I'm pretty sure that's not allowed. At least laptops must be brought as carry-on and put through security. I think that the same applies to phones as well, but I can't say for certain, though.
I guess most people will have their devices charged. But hopefully, for those who don't have charged devices, the airport will have something more sophisticated than throwing it away.
X-Ray, swabbing it, having a police dog smell it for explosives..
X-Ray, swabbing it, having a police dog smell it for explosives..
I thought that was just a TSA guideline rather than the rule, mostly to protect against theft and breakage due to mishandling.
In any case, the iPhone doesn't last long enough for any international travel without recharging so everyone is certain to have their chargers with them and all you have to do is keep the charger in your carry-on in case the battery becomes depleted and you have to prove it works. In the extremely unlikely case that it malfunctions while abroad, just ship it home rather than stash it in the checked bag.