Privoro Safecase User manual

SafeCase User Guide
For use with iPhone® 7 and 8.
Table of Contents
Section 1: About Safecase 1
Safecase parts and accessories 2
Section 2: Setting up the SafeCase 3
Step 1: Powering on the SafeCase 3
Step 2: Pairing the SafeCase and Privoro app 3
Downloading/installing and
opening the Privoro app 3
Choosing app settings 4
Scanning the SafeCase QR code 5
Step 3: Inserting the iPhone into the SafeCase 6
Step 4: Attaching the lock panel to the SafeCase 6
Section 3: Managing counter-
surveillance protections 7
Protected mode: for full protection 7
Unprotected mode: for phone calls
and audio/image capture 7
Audio passthrough mode: for using Siri 8
Using the front button 8
Raising/lowering the hood 8
Verifying audio masking 9
Section 4: Managing power 10
Powering on/o 10
Checking battery status 10
Via the SafeCase 11
Via the Privoro App 11
Charging 12
Section 5: Adjusting settings 12
Adjusting LED brightness 12
Turning wireless features on/o 12
Section 6: Removing the iPhone from the SafeCase 13
Appendix A: User interface summary 14
Appendix B: Technical specifications 14
Appendix C: Safety and handling 15
Appendix D: Recycling 15
Appendix E: Regulatory information 16
Section 1: About SafeCase
SafeCase is a first-of-its-kind mobile
security device. Designed as a convenient
smartphone case, SafeCase provides intelligent
mobile protections rooted in high-security
hardware. The case oers secure processing
and communication capabilities that are
independent of the mobile device.
Integrated within the SafeCase are counter-
surveillance capabilities that actively defend
against the surreptitious hijacking of the
smartphone’s cameras and microphones.
A physical barrier prevents image capture by
blocking the cameras, while intelligent audio
masking prevents audio capture by jamming
each of the microphones with true random noise.

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Micro USB port
Hood
Corner indicator
LEDs x 4
Front button
Rear button
Battery Status
LEDs
Hook cradles
Backpack
interface
Latch slot
Tray
Base tray
Privoro SafeCase
Model - M0002
Corner indicator LEDs
Indicate counter-
surveillance protections
Hood
Controls counter-
surveillance protections
Tray
Holds rear of iPhone in place
Front button
Enables audio passthrough
for using Siri
Base tray
Enables iPhone insertion/removal
Micro USB port
For charging SafeCase via
charging cable
Latch slot
Holds top of lock panel in place
Backpack interface
Accommodates hardware
attachments
Rear button
Controls power on/o and
battery status
Battery status LEDs
Indicate battery charge level
Hook cradles
Hold bottom of lock panel
in place
SAFECASE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
The SafeCase ships with a lock panel (which prevents
the case from opening) and a charging cable (which
charges both the SafeCase and iPhone). In addition
to these accessories, the Privoro app on your iPhone
pairs with the SafeCase over Bluetooth, allowing you
to verify the case’s audio masking, check the battery
level and receive administrative notifications.
The parts of the SafeCase (and their main functions)
are displayed in Figure 1.
Figure 1: SafeCase parts

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Section 2: Setting up the SafeCase
STEP 1: POWERING ON THE SAFECASE
The SafeCase is in shipping mode when it arrives. To
power it on for the first time, connect the SafeCase
to a power source (charge-capable USB port or wall
charger) using the charging cable provided, with the
micro USB split connecting to the SafeCase and the
USB-A side connecting to the power source (Figure 2).
Once powered on, both the corner indicator LEDs and
battery status LEDs will blink green five times.
Figure 2: Connect the SafeCase to a power source
Figure 3: Tap the Get option
STEP 2: PAIRING THE SAFECASE AND PRIVORO APP
To enable audio masking verifications and firmware
updates, you’ll need to pair your SafeCase
to the Privoro app.
DOWNLOADING/INSTALLING AND OPENING THE
PRIVORO APP
Download the Privoro app from the App Store on your
iPhone using the following steps:
1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone (by
tapping the App Store icon on your home screen
or searching for the app).
2. In the App Store app, tap the Search option, enter
Privoro in the search field and then tap the Search key.
3. Once the Privoro app is displayed, tap the Get
option to download and install (Figure 3). You
may need to authenticate to the App Store
before downloading.
4. Once installed, open the Privoro app (by tapping
the Open option in the App Store, tapping the
Privoro icon on your home screen or searching for
the app).
Once the app has been opened for the first time, a
setup assistant will display. Tap the Next option to
proceed (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Tap the Next option

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CHOOSING APP SETTINGS
You will then be guided through choosing your
app settings:
• Notification settings: When prompted to allow the
app to send you notifications, tap the I want that
button (Figure 5), unless directed otherwise by your
system administrator; this setting is necessary for
receiving administrative notifications. When prompted
to confirm this setting, tap the Allow option.
Figure 5: Tap the, “I want that” button and then
the Allow option
Figure 8: Tap the, “I want that” button and then
the Always Allow option
Figure 7: Tap the, “I want that” button and then
the Always Allow option
Figure 6: Tap the, “I want that” button and then
the Always Allow option
• Location settings: When prompted to allow the
app to access your location, tap the, “I want that”
button (Figure 6), unless directed otherwise by your
system administrator; this setting is necessary for
administrative oversight. When prompted to confirm
this setting, tap the Always Allow option.
• Microphone settings: When prompted to allow the
app to access your microphones, tap the, “I want that”
button (Figure 7), unless directed otherwise by your
system administrator; this setting is necessary for
verifying the case’s audio masking. When prompted to
confirm this setting, tap the Allow option.
• Camera settings: When prompted to allow the app
to access your camera, tap the, “I want that” button
(Figure 8), unless directed otherwise by your system
administrator; this setting is solely necessary for
scanning the case’s QR code as part of the SafeCase/
app pairing process. When prompted to confirm this
setting, tap the Allow option.
You may change these settings at any time from
the Settings app on your iPhone.

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Scan the QR code on the
back of your SafeCase.
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Place the QR code inside area
to pair your SafeCase, or
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Place the QR code inside area
to pair your SafeCase, or
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Figure 9: Scan the QR code on the rear of the SafeCase
Figure 10: Confirmation message
Figure 11: Tap the Done option
SCANNING THE SAFECASE QR CODE
After choosing your app settings, a QR code scanner
will open within the app. Hold your iPhone’s rear-facing
camera over the QR code on the rear of the SafeCase
until the code is centered within the guidelines on
the screen (Figure 9). Upon successful scanning, you
will receive a confirmation message that you have
successfully paired your SafeCase
and app (Figure 10).
The final screen of the setup assistant will show an
animation of the steps for inserting your iPhone
into the SafeCase (see: Inserting the iPhone into the
SafeCase). Tap the Done option to close the setup
assistant (Figure 11), opening the app’s home screen.

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STEP 4: ATTACHING THE LOCK PANEL TO
THE SAFECASE
The lock panel is an integral part of the SafeCase and
is required to ensure audio protections. To complete
the setup, attach the lock panel to the rear of the
SafeCase. To do so, first place the hooks at the bottom
of the lock panel into the hood cradles on the rear
of the SafeCase, and then press the lock panel to the
SafeCase until the latch snaps the panel into place
(Figure 15).
STEP 3: INSERTING THE IPHONE INTO THE SAFECASE
While inserting your iPhone into the SafeCase, the
lock panel must not be attached to the back of your
SafeCase. If the lock panel is attached, inserting your
iPhone may damage both the SafeCase and phone.
Follow the instructions for removing the lock panel
(see: Removing the lock panel).
If applicable, remove any protective cases or screen
protectors from your iPhone before setup.
NOTE: Protective cases and screen protectors may prevent
your iPhone from fitting into the case and may disrupt audio
protections.
Insert your iPhone into the SafeCase using the
following steps:
1. Slide the base tray open: Place your finger(s) on
the inside center of the base tray and slide the base
tray open (Figure 12).
NOTE: Inserting your iPhone without lowering the base tray
may damage the SafeCase and iPhone.
Figure 12: Slide the base tray open
Figure 13: Insert the iPhone into the tray
Figure 14: Slide the base tray closed
Figure 15: Attach the lock panel
2. Insert the iPhone into the tray: Place the iPhone
head-first into the tray and then rest the phone into
the case (Figure 13).
3. Slide the base tray closed: Push up from the bottom
of the base tray until it fits tightly around the bottom
of your iPhone (Figure 14).

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SafeCase has three counter-surveillance modes:
protected mode (the default mode), unprotected
mode (for capturing images/audio and placing/
receiving phone calls) and audio passthrough mode
(for using Siri).
PROTECTED MODE: FOR FULL PROTECTION
Protected mode is the default counter-surveillance
mode. In this state:
• The intelligent audio masking and camera blocking
features are engaged.
• The case’s hood is down.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse green every
10 seconds.
It is normal to hear a soft white noise coming from
the SafeCase when in protected mode, a result of
the audio masking adapting to the noise level in the
environment surrounding the SafeCase/iPhone. While
in protected mode, most phone features – including
apps, videos, emails, music and text messages – can
still be accessed (Figure 16).
UNPROTECTED MODE: FOR PHONE CALLS AND
AUDIO/IMAGE CAPTURE
Temporarily changing to unprotected mode is
necessary for capturing images/audio and placing/
receiving phone calls (as permitted by your system
administrator). In this state (Figure 17):
• The intelligent audio masking and camera blocking
features are disengaged.
• The case’s hood is up.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse red every 10 seconds.
Figure 16: Hood down in protected mode
Section 3: Managing counter-surveillance protections
Figure 17: Hood up in unprotected mode

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USING THE FRONT BUTTON
Using the front button must take place before talking to
Siri; otherwise, Siri will not be able to understand your
wake words (“Hey Siri”), questions, commands
or responses.
To change to audio passthrough mode, press the front
button (Figure 19). When finished, release the button
(and change back to protected mode).
RAISING/LOWERING THE HOOD
Raising the hood must take place before capturing
images/audio; otherwise, the recorded photos, videos
and audio will be indecipherable. Similarly, raising the
hood must take place before placing/receiving a phone
call; otherwise, the other participant(s) in the call will
not be able to understand what you’re saying.
To raise the case’s hood (and change to unprotected
mode), gently pinch and pull the top of the hood in an
upward motion (Figure 20).
To lower the hood (and change back to protected
mode) after the call/capture, gently press the top of
the hood down (Figure 21).
AUDIO PASSTHROUGH MODE: FOR USING SIRI
Temporarily changing to audio passthrough mode is
necessary for using Siri (as permitted by your system
administrator). In this state (Figure 18):
• The intelligent audio masking feature is disengaged
(while the camera blocking feature remains engaged).
• The case’s front button is pressed.
• The corner indicator LEDs blink red.
(Left) Figure 20: Pinch and pull the hood to raise
(Right) Figure 21: Press down on the hood to lower
Figure 18: Front button pressed in audio passthrough mode
Figure 19: Press the front button

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Figure 23; Select the microphone to test and tap the
Start Recording button
Figure 22: Tap the checkbox icon
VERIFYING AUDIO MASKING
From the Privoro app, you can verify that audio
masking is functioning for each of your iPhone’s
microphones while in protected mode. In the app,
tap the checkbox icon to open the Verifications
screen (Figure 22).
In the Verifications screen:
1. If not already selected, tap the option for the
microphone you’d like to test (Rear Mic, Front Mic
or Bottom Mic), and then tap the Start Recording
button (Figure 23).
2. Look at the audio waveform captured on the screen
to confirm that it does not react to the surrounding
noise (Figure 24). If necessary, introduce noise into
your environment by speaking or producing other
sounds. If the waveform doesn’t react to noise, the
audio masking is functioning correctly.
a. If desired, you may raise the hood (see: Raising/
lowering the hood) – disengaging audio masking
– to confirm that the audio waveform reacts
to the surrounding noise while in unprotected
mode. When finished, lower the hood.
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Figure 24: Look at the audio waveform
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Figure 25: Tap the Stop Recording button
3. When finished recording, tap the Stop Recording
button (Figure 25).

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Figure 27: Press and hold the rear button for three seconds
To listen to the recording, tap the playback icon
(Figure 26). Audio captured when the hood is
down should be masked by randomized noise.
You may repeat
the above steps
for your iPhone’s
other microphones.
Section 4: Managing power
POWERING ON/OFF
To power o the SafeCase, press and hold the rear
button for three seconds, until the LEDs start blinking
(Figure 27). During the power-down cycle, both the
corner indicator LEDs and battery status LEDs will blink
green five times.
Similarly, to power on the SafeCase, press and hold
the rear button for three seconds, until the LEDs start
blinking. During the power-on cycle, both the corner
indicator LEDs and battery status LEDs will blink green
five times. Once powered on, the corner indicator LEDs
will pulse green (to indicate protected mode) or red (to
indicate unprotected mode).
CHECKING BATTERY STATUS
Checking the current charge level of the SafeCase
battery can be done via the device or via the app.
Figure 26: Tap the playback icon