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Yoni Heisler
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Earlier this month, iPhone 6 users who recently upgraded to iOS 9 were dismayed to discover that their devices had been bricked, with no indication as to why aside from a cryptic "Error 53" message. As would eventually become apparent, affected users had previously gotten the Touch ID component on their iPhone serviced by third-party contractors. As a result, the iPhone, upon booting up, detected that there was a mismatch between the Touch ID sensor and other components. The result? A bricked iPhone.
In the wake of massive complaints about Apple taking such drastic measures, a number of interesting events followed. First, Apple issued a statement acknowledging the issue and seemingly defending its actions.
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