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

>>Nifty3+(OP)
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+Hf
But if it does not really cut the power to hardware components, how will you trust that it turns your mic off?

>>fsflov+ZY
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.

>>fsflov+ZY
There are many other use cases, physical control are not used only for cutting power of components.