# Can't unlock the bootloader on my NA S23, is there any way I can harden this phone without rooting it?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/cant-unlock-the-bootloader-on-my-na-s23-is-there-any-way-i-can-harden-this-phone-without-rooting-it/22486
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2024-11-16T06:25:11Z
**Posts:** 22
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## Post 20 by @phnx — 2024-11-17T15:36:13Z

> [@been](#):
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> idk if an iphone at stock is any better than my current samsung

I recommend watching the video and reading [this](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/what-is-the-most-private-phone/22344) topic which compares the privacy of various OSes. It doesn’t specifically mention Samsung, but you’ll see that OEM Android is significantly worse than stock iOS and Android.

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I do not like the guide you linked. It is not only extremely misinformed in its recommendations but is also spreading [FUD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty,_and_doubt#).

> **Low-hanging fruit**
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> - False claims about iPhone and Pixel security despite being the two most secure phones available with no obvious winner (stock vs stock). [Source](https://xcancel.com/GrapheneOS/status/1855246269511344561#m).
> - Uninformed in recommending F-droid, read PG’s write-up [here](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/android/obtaining-apps/#f-droid).
> - Recommends a stupid amount of apps that most reasonable people will never need, which is a significant security and to a lesser extent also a privacy threat (naturally depends on the specific apps).

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> [@been](#):
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> I’m just thinking if I should trade in my Samsung for the latest 16 pro max.

In my opinion, you would be much better off with an iPhone than a Samsung device. As I was getting at in my previous post, iOS and GrapheneOS are really the two options most people recommend. It’s worth noting that the only phone Privacy Guides officially recommends is [Pixel](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-phones/#google-pixel) (for its security characteristic more so than its privacy).

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