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Yes, border control can go through your phone. Here's what travelers should know. (eu.usatoday.com)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You’re allowed to have devices with lithium batteries in checked bags.

When portable electronic devices powered by lithium batteries are in checked baggage, they must be completely powered off and protected to prevent unintentional activation or damage. Electronic devices capable of generating extreme heat, heating elements must be isolated which could cause a fire if activated, by removal of the heating element, battery or other components.

https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/printable-chart

[–] obviouspornalt 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

American Airlines will ask you to remove devices from your checked bags is you tell them that you have batteries in your checked bags. Airlines are allowed to have more strict rules than what the FAA allows.

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items.jsp

Please remove batteries from devices in your checked bags and put them in your carry-on in separate plastic bags.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Sure, airlines can have whatever policies, but while not adhering to them might get you into trouble with the airline, it's not a legal issue. The TSA doesn't get powers from that to do anything that they weren't allowed to do otherwise.

Now, they might lie to you to get you to give them more than they're entitled to, but that's a different issue.