The Security and Privacy Focused Phone; with universal compatibility, giving you real choice over your data & privacy
The PrivSecure Hybrid phone represents your opportunity to take back power and be in control of your private information and your digital life through free and open source software, open governance, and transparency. There’s a way to ‘drive’ your device for better – part of the journey you’re about to embark on.
This smartphone allows you to have ownership over your data and supports you to make informed decisions when using apps, on a base operating system built for security & privacy that is completely transparent (no black box). Our Hybrid phone is a well-made Pixel device, de-Googled, security-hardened with a privacy-focused package bundle, including open-source apps and services to make life a little more convenient. Ready to go, freely, privately. You’re in control.Â
Please view the full product brochure to get all available information about this phone, prior to purchase. We welcome your questions – please get in touch through the contact page.
Lead time: Approximately 4 weeks from date of receiving your phone. Depending when we receive and schedule the work on your ‘BYO’ device, plus ordering any other specific ‘bundled’ hardware components we do not have in stock already. Your estimated shipment date will be communicated via email in 21 days. Your phone is built freshly upon order.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This product is the Bring-your-own-device (BYO) version. You must first have possession of a carrier-unlocked Pixel phone (model 4a and above), then send to us using an insured shipping carrier with tracking. This option is only for those who already have the device and would like to obtain the full Hybrid bundle offering, with another choice of phone. You can also choose to get the latest versions in offerings we do not supply (such as different colours, or the ‘Pro’ versions). We require shipping your device to us with insurance only.
Package Bundle
Hardware Inclusions
• Mobile Phone
(The phone that you provide to us)
• Rugged Phone Case
Premium stylish, durable, tried & tested case to protect your phone from accidental drops.
• Glass Screen Protector
In case your phone drops, the additional glass protector will take the impact to protect the screen.
• EMF Signal Blocking Case (Premium Version)
Basic Faraday Case with electromagnetic frequency (radiation) protection. Stops wireless frequencies from penetrating the case; when your phone is in the case it’s completely off-grid.
• Microphone Blocker
Microphone blocker uses USB-C port to trick the hardware layer to ensure the phone microphone also does not work when this is plugged in.
• Main Camera Cover
Includes Movable Sticker that are used to cover the Main camera. Move the sticker when you want to use the camera. Move back when you want to ensure privacy.
• Selfie Camera Cover
Includes 3 x Movable Stickers that are used to cover the selfie camera. Move the sticker when you want to use the camera. Move back when you want to ensure privacy.
• Option to Physically Remove Components
The Hybrid range passes our software/OS “Trust of Protection” layer, although does not pass on the hardware side, such as the Liberty range of devices. You have the additional option to physically remove certain components such as the front or rear camera, sensors, etc. This is an irreversible decision, a permanent change to the phone hardware. Contact us for a quote.
Software Inclusions​
• VPN Secure Tunnel
12 months subscription included. All device data passes through VPN for protection. Worldwide multiple server locations provided by partner, Mullvad in Sweden. Read more about the included VPN.
• Privacy-focused Secure Email Account
12 months subscription included, via redemption. Private email hosting from PrivSecure trusted partner. Read more about the included Email Account.
• Privacy-focused Secure Cloud Storage
12 months subscription included, via redemption. Private cloud storage (and sharing) from PrivSecure trusted partner. Read more about the included Cloud Storage.
• Device Apps & Software Configuration
We provide the device complete with a specially curated collection of open-source privacy-respecting apps, for your convenience. This includes essential apps (calculator, calendar, voice recorder, app stores, weather, gallery, camera, video/audio player, notes), browser apps (multiple apps with different purposes & isolations for your protection), messaging apps (bundle of our most recommended secure messaging apps, and email app), as well as special value apps (GPS navigation without need for data connection, special media app for accessing YouTube & SoundCloud raw feeds, cloud storage & sync, plus more!). All supplied apps have been vetted by PrivSecure. We provide a brief printed getting started summary, as well as an online PrivSecure Hybrid reference guide.
Support Service & Warranty​​
• Quick Start Online Call
20 min online introductory & quick-start training call with one of our team, booked by calendar. We welcome you to your new device + explain a few things to get you started. 1-on-1 focus.
• Software Updates
Frequent OS Security Updates + App Updates (for life of device support – approx. 7 years)
• Email Support Helpdesk
3 x ‘Basic’ Email Support Tickets are provided and available to use within 12 months. 72-hour support response time. Support is provided, you’re welcome to ask a question. ‘Extended’ support available.
• Online Knowledge Base
Lifetime access to private members-only community knowledge share of privacy information. Includes learning how to use technology more privately, good privacy tools & practices.
• No Hardware Warranty
Unfortunately, this devices comes with strictly no hardware warranty. To assure you we provide what we are promising, this device comes with a 7-day return-to-base assurance, for hardware not working only – not valid for change of mind (without any damage, blemish, or sign of use or weather damage). We cannot provide warranty because the manufacturer of this device considers it void once we load a different operating system. To ensure the longevity of the device, please always use the device in the supplied case. If you prefer a phone with full hardware warranty, please consider the ‘Liberty Phone’.