The Prepper Phone: EDC Apps, Privacy, Offline Tools, and more!

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[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks for watching this video! Special shoutout to Thaddeus for the numerous meetings and talks we've had over the years on this subject. Special thanks to "The Hated One" for his awesome video content (please subscribe). Here's the PDF for this video: bit.ly/3gY1KGI. BTW, I was just teasing the Apple folks on the "fan boys" comment. I use a Mac for work and an iPad for home use. I'm still trying to get better at lighting my videos in a way that doesn't reflect on my glasses. Dear Lynda, if you're reading this, please subscribe to my channel. It would really mean a lot to me. The tips included in this video will only "help" to make you more digitally private and secure. It's difficult to go fully off-grid, digitally. Hopefully the measures put into place in this video will at least make me a little more annoying to track. Thanks for supporting my channel and stay safe! ~Cliff

[@franktall7705]

Do you recommend the Brave Browser? If not, what browser do you recommend for my laptop?

[@brycee.maryott8802]

The headset you list in the PDF is for a desk phone...

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@@brycee.maryott8802 Thanks for the heads up! I'll get it updated today.

[@LiamW42]

What Sigfrank asked, I second. I've been using Brave myself, but I'm curious what your research has shown to be the most secure. And especially what browser should be used for making PWAs! (PWAs are a completely new concept for me)

[@metropolized5343]

Really superb and refreshing ideas here. Great work pal. Do you have an insight as to how many of your suggestions could work on a Kindle Paperwhite? The screen visibility and overall battery-life are very attractive.

[@TheHatedOne]

Hello! This video is next level! Thank you for featuring my channel!

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

WOW! Thank you so much for swinging by! I'm a big fan of your channel. Thank you for helping guide millions of people around the world in this subject. I am one of your disciples who is trying to spread your word with those in the emergency preparedness community. It would be fun to chat one of these days! Not sure if you do livestreams, but it would be an honor to have you discuss digital privacy and security more with my audience. Take care and thanks for all of the content that you give out! ~Cliff

[@TheHatedOne]

@@TheUrbanPrepper I am fan of your channel too! I love quality prepping channels so it'd be honor to have a discussion with you! I sent you an email. We can start from there.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

@@TheHatedOne Awesome! Got it and responded. 👍

[@acechandler6440]

Get ready for the incoming black swan event… kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpqbYXR3pbaHhsk

[@torjones1701]

Another point to add in about opening devices. There was a supreme court ruling that if you have your phone set to a biometric lock, the police can force you to swipe your finger or use your face to unlock the device. If you go to Password however, Androids (at least the two I have) will allow you to encrypt the whole phone.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Interesting!

[@torjones1701]

@DTL not a dumb question but you'll have to Google your model and how to encrypt it. I have always found it pretty easy to do, but best to follow the instructions straight from the manual.

[@slowlybutshelly]

How to encrypt an IPhone 8?

[@jadestar1580]

Excellent! I never knew there was a designated webcam cover. I've always just used a sticky label...in my Amazon cart now! Thanks for all the information.

[@HomesteadMercantile]

Just WOW...this is over the top amazing post, so full of info. Thank you so very much.

[@christinazubelliportuguese6903]

Amazing video! Thank you so much, Cliff! And for the PDF.

[@2dividedby3equals666]

Thank you so much for this Cliff!! I'm not very tech savvy so I appreciate you putting this one together, I'll have to check The Hated One out. Thanks again for the great content!! Take care!!!

[@kristinw8273]

Great video! You gave some really helpful info and tips in an area I was really lacking in for going off grid and protecting myself electronically. Thank you!

[@jonwebsterabbott]

Fantastic Video! Would love to see this integrated with a way to link up a mobile phone with a shortwave transmitter or a satellite uplink. Having the means to bypass the cell networks in an emergency scenario is going to be critical in the years to come.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

That sounds like a fun future project!

[@marjiecleveland]

Excellent information. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ion_q]

No way!!! Been working on this as well!! Here we go! Im excited for whats in store on this video!

[@TacticalPlus]

Thanks for video! Wery useful!

[@TacticalTimmyGoldandSilver]

Another fantastic Urban Prepper organizational video. I also would love to see this but a Desktop version of this video. I know Trex labs and Dirty Civillian just put out videos on storing information offline but your analytical an comprehensive approach would be a great addition to the conversation. Cheers and hope you are feeling better after medical scares!

[@JoetsDocson]

This is a great video. I'm about to buy a new phone, and this video is going to help me tighten up security and add some functional tools when I set it up. Thanks for the vid!!

[@brian4984]

Pretty sweet video! I was totally unaware of the frontal camera covers and am immediately adding to my Amazon cart.

[@theoutdoordude2259]

This is hands down one of the best and most informative videos I've watched. You should be proud of this pdf. Very well done.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thank you SO much! I really appreciate that.

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

As always a nice video, with clear thought about the content. Thank you for the information Cliff

[@misscarmen491]

Dear TUP, Thank you for the great video! I watched this when you first posted and watched it again because it’s good to review preps. Have a great day!!

[@arcking007]

Great job Cliff, I look forward to implementing some of these suggestions.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it, Rex!

[@carleichler4338]

Very, very good job on this video. Thank you!

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Great information, thank you for all you do for us.

[@Jasper0o0]

Awesome video, Cliff. I’ve been waiting for this one! Glad I saw this, because I was just going to get a VPN. Thank you.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! I'm pretty happy with how it came together.

[@davidbaloga1549]

Great video! Thank you, Professor TUP!

[@LogicBob]

Oh buddy, I'm stoked about this one!!

[@queennchronicales7815]

Very use-full information for a lot of reasons thank for this well informative video and time spent on this video.

[@cositalindajuega8963]

Loved, thanks

[@yadjekim]

LOVED this vid! Thank you!

[@joeltangunan]

Wow! Pretty nice! I'll try to flash my phone with one of those OS mentioned. Thank you Cliff!

[@Stargazer131000]

Thank you for this excellent video. your hard work is deeply appreciated. The pdf is. awesome. There is no way I could benefit from your video without it.

[@Goldpenny1]

Thanks! Ordered some sliding camera covers for our phones

[@neobadani6954]

Thank you Cliff

[@Dontais]

Thank you, I just updated my PC to duckduck, updated a few apps on my phone and settings with your video. Also subscribed to The Hated One. Have a great day.

[@wtr7]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@shaungrant5565]

Great video,will definitely be using these tips and tricks

[@dragon-id5uj]

just listening to audio while i do things around the house; the smooth jazz interlude was a head-scratcher haha!

[@triciegirl9852]

Great Video thanks so much!

[@francescobarattini4107]

Amazing video! You gave me a lot of important information! One thing I can suggest you is to use Tor Browser if you wanna go even more anonymus on the Web (there is the android app, but also for linux/windows/macos machines). I think people should take more care about their own privacy, it's becoming a major problem day by day. Thanks Cliff, greetings from Italy!

[@catsdgs]

I'd remove that Google search bar from your launcher...

[@cekpi7]

Some launchers can't do that, so i guess installing new launcher would be an option.

[@Napsteraspx]

Smart launcher is nice

[@playeroflife]

Great video cliff. I love the netblocker app. Also going to buy a faraday case. Cheers

[@DuckingAround58]

Great video, lots of good information. I had to watch it twice to catch everything

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Wow! Thanks for the double watch, Charlie!

[@fantasakela4494]

Urban prepper ; your information is awesome .!! Your dedication. is appreciated! I m endeavoring to keep up with the privacy measures you Engaged;,On the phone. , but will have to play this over Many times to comprehend and navigate the phone. ; Thanku again.. for wonderful information much needed

[@davidmdomingo]

Many thanks. Your video was quite a revelation !

[@pepelemoko01]

Ever since the movie "TAKEN" with Liam Neeson I have looked for a very small cell phone to hide on me incase of illegal detention.I have never been able to find one of any quality.I have even looked at a smartwatch with a sim card to fit in a survival case. Hidden lockpicks and handcuff keys are fine, but nothing brings in the cavalry like a cell phone.

[@todumbtodie6234]

Damn this is alot to take in. very informative. I think il be watching this video a few times to make the changes. Thanks for awesome content.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Hopefully the PDF helps with all of the information.

[@fanman8102]

Thanks!

[@user-ec2kd8sz3t]

This video makes me certain that when Dark Angel is in trouble in post apocalyptic Seattle, she will reach out to the Urban Prepper. He's got all the ultra stealth tech on lock.

[@Saiarts_yt]

Great video as always Cliff. I would also look into a bluetooth reciever. I think it might be a good idea to use your wired earbuds in converting them into a bluetooth device. Since some/most of us drive and we need a headset for our phones. Its a good item especially for using it while traveling with rental car. I also got this hack from this channel Jlaser_videos (typo) in using your flip phones with IR blaster as a night vision camera. Same can be achieved with smartphones but either using a prepaid phone or removing the IR filter from recent model. Also, Happy 10th anniversary here in KZbin Cliff!

[@PreparedUK]

Thanks Cliff!

[@cherylperkins7538]

Wow. Great video. Wish I understood it all. !!

[@HamRadio2]

LOL at the Linda Carter browsing - you and I grew up in the same decade, I bet.

[@bengalcatlady]

Installed the free“ Brave“. The first think I saw „Send tip (automatically)“. Deinstalled. But thank you for your work 🙏

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thanks for watching, Karina!

[@JM-wd3dk]

You can disable it Boomer. Its just a program to support sites you want to support. Adblock blocks ads on sites which they depend on. Like youtubers, they can be supported through Brave crypto program, you can tip them automatically, manually or none at all.

[@pandabear4014]

@@JM-wd3dk could you have given info without the name calling?

[@dldenison]

Thanks for all the info, Cliff. Invaluable.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

My pleasure!

[@Ist_Geheim]

This is one of the videos where I regret that I can only give one thumb up. Thank you very much.

[@jlow1765]

You could also use Briar for chatting. This is peer-to-peer encrypted, which means there is no cloud storage. So every message is only stored locally on your device and the device from the person you are chatting with. Unfortunately, you can't send any pictures with Briar, only text Also, I would recommend using F-droid for downloading certain apps (and you can use Aurora Store to install Play Store apps without a Google account). Also with ScrambledEXIF you can remove metadata from pictures With Shelter you can put apps you might not trust completely in a sandbox (using the workprofile of your phone) I'm NOT a professional, but I hope these tips are worth looking at

[@rickgrimes931]

I would really like to see a video on recommended phones as well as what would be good aftermarket OSes for said phones. I have been looking a lot at GrapheneOS.

[@annasurf595]

Info galore, trillion thanks.

[@JamieE76]

I did not know you could buy a camera cover for a smartphone. Very good info to know. I'll have to get one. Thanks! :)

[@pcihazer20]

Awesome topic and video ese!!!!

[@mr.morris2907]

Outstanding video!

[@paigerosner8574]

Lol, that romantic interlude was everything.

[@AllAmericanPrepper13]

Great video, very useful information!!!

[@codygutierrez2969]

I Love Your Apps!!

[@dannym7783]

Extremely well done. Thanks for including IOS info too. I would love to see a video on what do with some old dumb phones and blackberries. I have draw full of aging phones and a blackberry that could all be repurposed . I do believe they can be used to call 911 during an emergency but I am not 100% sure on that function capability. Thanks again for another great informative video.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

That would be a fun follow up video, Danny! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one.

[@donaldkindig5126]

Watching this at work filters wont let me access pdf so when I get home, Looking forward to getting some suggestions.

[@tom_olofsson]

Great tips.

[@Jason_The_Man]

Got my subscription!!! Keep up the good work.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thank you so much, Jason!

[@frankgillette]

Thanks. I think I will start looking at the Faraday Bag.

[@houstydude126]

Good video and thanks for posting it. Keep up the good work ;-)

[@michaelchesbro8425]

Great Video !

[@jonathanhughes8670]

Read the fine print on the gotenna app. You basically give permission for them to use anything transmitted through the app however they see fit. I was working in an outdoor retailer when the company rep gave us some to trial when they were first released.. I was downloading the app when that fine print caught my eye. Not my idea of privacy!

[@J.petty124]

I'd add in for apps camscanner. Its a very powerful tool to basically turn any paper into PDF form. Can scan receipts, recipes out of books, important legal documents, etc for backups. Works fine offline or can connect to the net to send to e-mail or others. I'd also recommend bumping your $20 to $100. It takes up virtually the same amount of space & $20 doesn't buy what it use to.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I love scanner apps! I use TinyScanner.

[@discomikeyboy2012]

Camscanner seems to be owned by the Chinese now. As such, no longer trustworthy, unless you block it's access to Internet and other permissions.

[@hsjdkebrk]

The Merck Manual app is great for any health topic you can imagine!

[@jorgdahn3736]

„Here“ is a nice navigation app which has offline maps (but might be available only in Europe).

[@RobertWilke]

Here was a great app on Windows Mobile. Then Microsoft sold it to car manufactures in the EU. Wish it was still readily available.

[@qualityshrimps7277]

I'd recommend Equate on Fdroid over ConvertBee. Equate is FOSS and has a ton of conversions.

[@ercirel82]

CAT s61, has thermal camera, tremendously helpful. Also the phone handles dual sims and is super rugged.

[@chrluc]

I feel like this is a safe place, so I want to talk about something that we as preppers really don’t like. I’m often called paranoid by my friends, family coworkers. Now I have seen that many of us brush that off and we imagine a day when we will all get to say, “I told you so!” With everything going on, I feel like it’s a time to feel vindicated. That said I have found myself going down rabbit holes and coming out the other end believing the water we drink has microscopic trackers in it (a bit of a exaggeration but not by much). So how do we avoid becoming paranoid? Where is that line? I know some will say there is no line and we should prepare for anything and everything, but how do we stay realistic. How do we know if we’re starting to take things too far?

[@circleofowls]

Personally I think the line is drawn when it starts to negatively affect your life. If it's affecting your relationships, your ability to achieve financial goals or taking up so much time that you're losing out on other important parts of life then it's time to step back. If preparing for something bad to happen is *causing* something bad to happen then you're defeating yourself and the original purpose of being prepared. Take a long hard look at how much preparation is affecting you and the people in your life and I think you'll find the answer.

[@RolandWatt]

Could you post a link to the video you make on how you made that emergency section on your lockscreen

[@theeprincess777]

Wish you would link to the products Great information

[@apprenticegilligan1635]

This is a lot of great content. I just wish some of the apps would be covered more in-depth. Thanks so much.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

I'm glad you liked it. Thumb Up this comment if you want me to go into more depth on the EDC Apps in a dedicated video.

[@apprenticegilligan1635]

@@TheUrbanPrepper I don't know if there needs to be another complete video but it would have been great if this one was more in depth. It's like looking for a car and the salesman say here is this one, that one, this one over here, that one back there and not a whole lot more information. It was a great video though, gave us the tools to go find other videos on those apps.

[@karlsteev]

A more in depth video of the edc apps and a better idea of which ones are available on Android and iOS would be much appreciated. Some of the ones in the pdf that show they are available for iOS actually aren’t.

[@thrash99er]

What is the video that covers all of the information on the SD card? do you have all of those PDFs available for download somewhere? Thank you.

[@yumowhneen4496]

downloading all the apps now sir, from ph here

[@Dreoilin]

Damn that was awesome!

[@CasualPreppersPodcast]

Always fantastic vids man.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Thank you so much!

[@texasrust1313]

Instead of that sim remover, I keep a needle and thread inside my case. Comes in handy.

[@liberatedentrepreneur149]

Ditching the smart phone would be stupid. It's an extremely valuable tool one could have. The amount of information that can be stored and accessed is vast. All one needs is a solar film to keep it powered. Don't need to be on-grid to use one and receive the benefits of having one.

[@francoisbelangerboisclair]

I would add a weighted GPS like Mobile Topographer Pro. It's can give you a more precise location by using weighted averaging reading.

[@LeopoldElwes]

Hey look its Guy Fawkes.

[@mamaprepper1494]

Next radio is a radio am and FM and fm2 that dosent use data

[@donfrost9457]

Do you use (or have any recommendations for an inventory app for my preps. I'd like something that can generate shopping lists, so I know, when I get to a certain store, these are the items I need. Thanks for another, well thought out topic, I picked up a couple of great ideas!

[@urbanjungle9600]

I’d love to see that too - I’ve seen a few on the App Store but they are all either really cumbersome and illogical or just down right useless.

[@shaungrant5565]

Not sure about Android but Apple has a good one called Supplies.I don’t know if it does a shopping list but it does keep track of expiration dates and allows you to categorize prep storage ie:fridge,freezer etc.

[@Mr.GHOSTi]

Can you use a google pixel phone an older one like the 4 or 3

[@livingfreemlm4293]

Sorry for my ignorance but, can I still using the Nokia 3210 within the actual network? Like T-mobil?

[@yokosomike]

Good topic. Thanks for the information. I nixed my iphone and its been going on six years now. I use an ipad mini with cellular and use Skype. I enjoy it much better than a phone as I can talk and take notes or do different tasks while chatting, it is much easier ergonomically, on the eyes and works fine on a crowded train commute. I can also communicate with Skype on my imac if I'm working on the computer. The other item I carry is an itouch. I like it because its not a phone and it is not cellular although I can always connect to my ipad and use it as such if needed. Since it is offline, its main purposes are camera, video, file important documents like passport, id card, health card etc in case I need this information in an emergency. I also have a map of my city, use it as a backup light source, I have a compass app and store important contacts. So far so good and the monthly is so much better. Looking forward to exploring some of your ideas in this video.

[@acquiredtargett6015]

Another great video sir! I'm an iPhone 6 user (had it for years) and everyone (Android and iPhone) gives me hate, ultimately when i point out that their phones are a lot newer than my 5 year old phone, haha. It's the simple things in life

[@MrPloppy1]

I have the 6s. My wife and I only buy “new” iPhones when the ones we have break or can no longer update the latest iOS. We buy Apple refurbished phones from trusted eBay sellers that can handle the current iOS. Drop in a SIM card and your good to go. Usually only pay $100 and only had one phone with an issue that a seller made good on. You just have to ask yourself if the new features on the latest iPhone is $800 better than the one you currently own. The answer to me is always no.

[@bwillan]

Great and very detailed video here. I hope that all of your family members that you typically travel with or live with do the same to their phones. Some of these items wouldn't make it past the wife acceptance test easily.

[@Nookumwoogy]

You should look at some Camera Apps that can enhance your phone capability so that you can take reconnaissance photos and geolocate the photos with along with a magnetic compass heading.

[@zeebraeend]

Superb video, although I have to disagree about the cellphone cover. I'd say, take a good flip-up cover in which you can store cards. A credit-card-size fresnell lens, credit-card-survivaltool etc. could be stored in the sleeve in addition to your mods.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

True. I prefer having a standard wallet with RFID blocking.

[@sylla2]

I don't know if I already commented on this, but, if I haven't: Excellent work as always, TUP!! 🙂 By the way, did you talk about IP ratings in the video? If you did, I somehow must have missed it. A true "prepper phone" should have an IP rating of at least 56, but preferably higher. I don't know about iPhones, but there are quite a few Android phones available, that are build to withstand the elements. You'll still need a rugged cover, of course, no matter the IP code 🙂

[@Joseph_Dredd]

Waze is bloody superb... Top video

[@melodytenisch6232]

Thanks Cliff! Great tutorial! I am a dinosaur...zero tech. skills but want to ensure my privacy! I just have Duck Duck Go but going to do more, thanks to you. Not interested in Facebook, Instagram, Email(though I have one I don't use.) My Android is just to connect with my family and friends, and I use paper roadmaps. Old school, yes, but not a fan of tech toys. I hate the spying crap and indeed may soon switch to a dumb phone! Keep up the good work; I like seeing the good guys win. Blessings. 👵🎶🗽🎭🎈😊👍

[@Isaura21s]

I want to remove all connection from my cellphone physically( wi-fi, sim, imei)but would like to use it as a storage device for my books/pictures. Is there a way to do this by removing parts? Thanks in advance