Docs: First Boot

Last updated: September 17, 2025

Checklist

  1. Verify images and manifests with zer0-verify.
  2. Boot and check verified boot color (expect green / locked).
  3. Insert SIMs; activate eSIM if purchased; confirm data.
  4. Enable VPN; set always-on + kill-switch.
  5. Run zer0-wg-test; confirm no IP/DNS leaks.
  6. Install essential apps; review permissions.
  7. Restore encrypted backups if applicable.

ASCII: first-boot flow

┌────────┐   ┌──────────┐   ┌──────┐   ┌─────┐   ┌──────┐
│ Verify │ → │ Boot&AVB │ → │ SIMs │ → │ VPN │ → │ Apps │
└────────┘   └──────────┘   └──────┘   └─────┘   └──────┘