Originally Posted by
eternaltransit
Of course, it's definitely a cover move - but where the US regulators go, all major airlines swiftly follow suit. EY and EK have a total ban.
I don't think it's reasonable to advise someone to do something (which you did in post 2) which is clearly against the wishes of the carrier (EK) just because you think it's all right?
In the same way, I'm sure I could smuggle liquids above 100ml on board planes and have items not in sealed transit bags going through some airports, against the rules, but I would never recommend anyone do so on a public forum!
Perhaps I have a more relaxed attitude to life

. It's a phone, not a bomb after all. Either way I'd be interested to hear back from the OP how it is resolved.