ktv303 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 The latest software update for iPhone 6 handsets is allegedly rendering the devices useless if it detects repairs not carried out by Apple. The problem is known as "error 53" and has appeared in Apple products before. The Guardian reports that users' phones were disabled after the Touch ID home button was repaired by a non-Apple engineer. The issue appears to arise once devices have been updated to the latest operating system, iOS 9. In its report, the Guardian cites the experiences of a freelance photographer, Antonio Olmos, who says the problem occurred on his phone after he upgraded its software. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35502030 how can they get away with this, you simply buy a phone, you dont enter into any "exclusive contracts" with them so how can they get away with rendering it useless if you dare get it fixed anywhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sh4ckles Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 And these are the reasons I don't buy apple products, too much restrictions, they're control freaks. For some customers is OK as they just want the apple logo but for anyone else looking to do stuff other than make calls then you may as well hit your head against a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobisat Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 It doesn't just block the phone it bricks it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownfish Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Never buy Apple anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josweet Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Dont touch Apple over priced tat. Hopefully this will finally show apple for the scamming twats they really are. Over priced cables, unique headphone connectivity & now this. Its like they are going out of there way to rip people off. On a positive note, some will finally move over the Android which may help bring the price down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spark Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just can't be legal what they have done. I can see some court cases against Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just another reason why Crapple are starting loosing the mobile phone market. My daughter updated her Crapple phone yesterday. Took over 35 minuets to install and another 10 for it to boot back up, could of flashed 10 Androids with new updates in that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniuk2000 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I'll just add this to the, already long, list of reasons why I don't touch 'crapple' products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corskey Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 It's got to be illegal, at least in the EU in the same way that forcing motorists to use franchised dealerships to maintain warranty was deemed to be anti-competitive and illegal a few years ago. I'm so glad that I'm not a crapple fan boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv303 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 It's got to be illegal, at least in the EU in the same way that forcing motorists to use franchised dealerships to maintain warranty was deemed to be anti-competitive and illegal a few years ago. I'm so glad that I'm not a crapple fan boy That was my thinking mate. How can you buy a phone for several hundreds of pounds only for the manufacturer to "turning it off" when they don't like what you've done to your property. As I said earlier there is no "agreement" when you simply walk into a shop n buy a phone. sent from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Yes I agree, once you brought your phone it is your property. So if Apple destroy or damage your phone,I think you got a good court case. If we break our car/ laptop you get compatible parts. To do this, it's well out of order!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownfish Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Seems some folk are pissed off about not being able to repair goods,so much so that they've got together and are lobbying for a reform of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to ensure the right to repair. http://motherboard.vice.com/read/a-new-advocacy-group-is-lobbying-for-the-right-to-repair-everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigout Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yet more greed from Apple. Once you purchase the equipment from them then it's up to you what you have done to it. I can see this coming back to bite them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corskey Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Looks like the Aussies are on this now. The Australian competition watchdog have asked crapple to urgently explain the error 53 as they believe that it may breach Australian consumer law. Sent from my Elephone P8000 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuffs99 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 As stated its simply greed on crapples behalf, probably pissed of alphabet is now worth more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanw Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 As stated its simply greed on crapples behalf, probably pissed of alphabet is now worth more. i have an iphone 6 sat here with error 53 so at the moment its a £600 doorstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 What have you done/changed to get error 53? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Knowing apple, error 53 caused by use of non original phone cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I would believe that, so when you break you phone it is useless now. Unless you pay rip off Apple more money. I think there going to start loosing customers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob6600 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 It's only the home button/fingerprint sensor but still does't make it acceptable. i know it's a security component but Apple are just naughty with their MFI certified cables etc etc and now this. I hope they lose the sales they deserve from this but I feel some iSheep are just too heavily hypnotized. Next time a fanboi gives you the usual reply 'well Apple products just work', ask them if they know what error 53 means lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanw Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 i bought it second hand its had new screen but dont know about finger print reader does anyone know how to tell if its original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeftron Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 You load the latest iOS update. If you get an error 53, then it's an aftermarket fingerprint reader. Hope this helps. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob6600 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 i bought it second hand its had new screen but dont know about finger print reader does anyone know how to tell if its original Try having a word with your nearest 'Genius' bar I would imagine Apple are in the process of fixing this but probably in no rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanw Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 i have taken it to apple store but they wont touch it as it has none genuine screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob6600 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 https://www.replacebase.co.uk/iphone-6-replacement-home-button-assembly-flex-space-grey-black-original-6869/ £8 genuine button, got to be worth a shot if you can get someone to fit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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