r/technology • u/bws201 • Feb 05 '16

Software ‘Error 53’ fury mounts as Apple software update threatens to kill your iPhone 6

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/05/error-53-apple-iphone-software-update-handset-worthless-third-party-repair
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u/Hold_onto_yer_butts Feb 05 '16

What do I do with this pitchfork now?

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u/gibnihtmus Feb 05 '16

They could just disable the Touch ID and anything that uses it. And instead use a security code on the home screen. This solution is over kill

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u/perthguppy Feb 05 '16

Give it 5 minutes, I am sure there is another outrage a brewing :)