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 <h.begu...@btinternet.com> wrote: > > this is worrying! > > > > From: bigandreas07--- via iDevices <mailto:idevi...@gatewayfortheblind.com> > Sent: Friday, February 05, 2016 8:58 PM > To: idevi...@gatewayfortheblind.com <mailto:idevi...@gatewayfortheblind.com> > Cc: bigandrea...@optimum.net <mailto:bigandrea...@optimum.net> > 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? Is it a security feature or an Apple scheme? > Let us know your thoughts in the comments. > Source: The Guardian > <http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/05/error-53-apple-iphone-software-update-handset-worthless-third-party-repair> > General Interest > <http://www.komando.com/happening-now/category/general-interest> > Smartphones, Tablets & Apps > <http://www.komando.com/happening-now/category/smartphones-tablets-apps> > Apple <http://www.komando.com/tag/apple> > Related Articles > > > Andreas > bigandrea...@optimum.net <mailto:bigandrea...@optimum.net> > > ------------- > To post a message to iDevices send an e-mail to: > idevi...@gatewayfortheblind.com > To reply to the entire list: hit the Control R. > To reply directly to the sender of a message: then reply directly to that > person by pasting their e-mail address in the "to field" and take out the > iDevices e-mail address in the "to field". > > To join this list send an -email to: idevices-j...@gatewayfortheblind.com > To unsubscribe from this list send an e-mail to: > idevices-le...@gatewayfortheblind.com > > > <>No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/> > Version: 2015.0.6176 / Virus Database: 4522/11568 - Release Date: 02/06/16 > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - > you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > <http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/> > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone > <https://groups.google.com/group/viphone>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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