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>>jhoho+(OP)
I love the idea of the privacy switch, but I want more: I want a hard, electromechanical switch for each of: Mic, camera, GPS, wifi, cell, bluetooth. These can be tiny and aesthetically pleasing, as long as I can easily flip on/off the one I want.

The problem with having a single button, even configurable, is that it's all-or-nothing, and I might want different things at different times.

But thanks so much for taking the first step!

>>Nifty3+ld
If it catches traction, there will be usb-connected phone cases that expose these switches to physical controls.

>>stacke+Ff
I do not really understand what you mean by this. Can you elaborate or clarify what you mean?

>>Nifty3+bv
I mean since it's linux phone with (hopefully) open architecture, it should be possible to create an external usb device that exposes any functionality.

Like, to keep core functionality simple and open it for extensions ("extra battery", "knobs and switches", "ethernet" etc)

>>stacke+SK
But if it does not really cut the power to hardware components, how will you trust that it turns your mic off?

>>fsflov+au1
Yes, this is what I'm getting at. I want to KNOW that the function is off, and that nothing can turn it back on except a physical action by me.