Apple iPhone - Error 53 - Device Bricked

pappa_golf

yup , just picked at random from ebay , not exactly £50 throw away phones




bet there warranty (what warranty) does not include software




http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=universalgadgets01&iid=400802676243&de=off&items=25&which=negative&interval=30&_trkparms=negative_30


says it all

visidigi

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35611756

Offering refunds for anyone who paid for a replacement too.

powerful_Rogue

Previously, Apple had said the error was a "security measure" taken to prevent fraudulent transactions.


Now, the company has released a software update to fix the error.
In a statement, Apple said that "error 53" occurs when a device fails a standard security test designed to ensure that the Touch ID fingerprint scanner is working correctly.


However, the company added: "We apologise for any inconvenience, this was designed to be a factory test and was not intended to affect customers.



"Customers who paid for an out-of-warranty replacement of their device based on this issue should contact AppleCare about a reimbursement."


BBC

Ballard

This whole episode was initially stated by Apple as being a security issue. The inference that I took is that someone could steal my phone, replace the Touch ID sensor and then what?

Could they open my phone with their fingerprint or use Apple Pay? Surely this is stored elsewhere within the phone and the sensor only sends data from my fingertip for the processor to compare.

Perhaps I'm wrong here as I'm no expert but that's how it looks to me.