So, basically, because someone got there iDevice repaired a non-authorized Apple store, Apple is destroying your touch ID sensor? Good grief!
Thanks, Ari > On Feb 22, 2016, at 12:41 AM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone <[email protected]> > wrote: > > It still feels like a heavy-handed way to control and dominate. I'm still not > into Android yet, but there is a threshhold, and MS > passed it some time back, and Apple may yet do the same. > > R. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Woody Anna Dresner" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 5:02 AM > Subject: Re: [iDevices] Error 53 could kill your iPhone if a non-Apple tech > fixed it | Komando.com > > > Hi, > > I read a few days ago that Apple is releasing or has released an update that > will restore the functionality of the phones bricked by > this error. The fingerprint sensor will still not work, however, in case the > unauthorized repair person compromised it in some way. > > Best, > Anna > > >> On Feb 21, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Husna Begum <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> this is worrying! >> >> >> >> From: bigandreas07--- via iDevices <mailto:[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 8:58 PM >> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> Cc: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> Subject: [iDevices] Error 53 could kill your iPhone if a non-Apple tech >> fixed it | Komando.com >> >> If you repair your iPhone 6 or above, have a problem with it, and take it >> to a third party(not Apple)to fix it an error 53 >> lock-out message could occur, causing your phone to be useless, and for want >> of another word, a brick. Apple itself, cannot >> restore your phone, once this message occurs, see link below for this >> article. >> http://www.komando.com/happening-now/346539/error-53-could-kill-your-iphone-if-a-non-apple-tech-fixed-it?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2016-02-05-featured_news-title >> >> <http://www.komando.com/happening-now/346539/error-53-could-kill-your-iphone-if-a-non-apple-tech-fixed-it?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2016-02-05-featured_news-title> >> >> Error 53 could kill your iPhone if a non-Apple tech fixed it >> >> By Justin Ferris >> >> Photo courtesy of Shutterstock >> <http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-248408230/stock-photo-cockroach-sitting-and-eating-on-a-red-apple-focus-on-cockroach-image-isolated-on-white-studio.html> >> For two decades, the worst error you could see in technology was Windows' >> "Blue screen of death." It's a sign that something is >> seriously wrong with your hardware or software, and you might be looking at >> hours or days of frustrating troubleshooting or >> repair. >> However, the blue screen of death might finally lose its place in infamy to >> Apple's new "error 53." If you see this error on your >> iPhone, it means that your phone is completely locked. Your information is >> probably gone and Apple can't do anything to help. So, >> how does it happen? >> This problem started popping up for iPhone 6 users who had had their phones >> repaired by third parties, or even had phones with >> mild damage that still worked fine. Specifically, it happened when phones >> started updating to iOS 9. >> Once error 53 appears, the phone is completely locked. Affected users who >> take the locked phone to the Apple store are being told >> that the only fix is to buy a new iPhone. Even the data on the locked phone >> can't be recovered. >> Next page: Why Apple says this happening, and could Apple have a more >> sinister plan? >> <http://www.komando.com/happening-now/346539/error-53-could-kill-your-iphone-if-a-non-apple-tech-fixed-it/2> >> Related Articles >> By Justin Ferris >> An Apple spokesperson speaking with Money has given an explanation. It comes >> down to the touch ID sensor in the home button. >> Whenever the home button is repaired or replaced, the sensor has to >> "uniquely pair" with the "secure enclave" in the phone that >> handles authentication. >> If that pairing fails for some reason, the phone assumes someone has tried >> to attach a "malicious touch ID sensor" and the phone >> locks to protect your data. According to Apple, "unauthorised [sic]" repair >> can disrupt the touch ID sensor and cause this >> problem. >> However, some people, especially those who now own worthless phones, are >> thinking there's more to the story. This only became a >> problem with iOS 9, which means iOS 8 wasn't concerned about the Touch ID >> pairing, or was more forgiving. So, why did Apple change >> things? >> Some people have speculated that this is Apple's way of shutting down >> third-party repair shops and forcing users to get repairs >> done at the Apple Store. Third-party shops often charge much less than Apple >> does for similar repairs. If true, that's especially >> bad for people in countries or areas with few or no Apple Stores. >> It is interesting to note that while Apple says the lockdown feature is a >> way to protect the information on the phone, it >> apparently has no way to reverse the lockdown so you can get your >> information back. It also didn't inform customers or repair >> shops that this was a possibility so they could decide if they wanted to >> take the risk. >> Apple could be assuming that everyone uses its iCloud backup service to keep >> their information safe. However, it has to know that >> many people choose not to trust their information to the cloud. >> Whether this is intentional or not, Apple users could be looking at a >> serious problem down the road. Of course, it could also be a >> serious problem for Apple if governments decide that locking out third-party >> repair shops (intentionally or not) violates some >> laws. >> What do you think of error 53? 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