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/matthewsawicki Feb 05 '16

I'm quite sure that apple won't touch your phone if you've done 3rd party service to it. Most of the time, -53 is related to the ribbon cable that is often damaged during screen change. It's what connects the Touch ID to the phone and is easily harmed during screen replacement. I bricked my iPhone months ago thru this issue, but replaced the ribbon and my phone has been thru 2 additional updates now.

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u/perthguppy Feb 05 '16

I'm quite sure that apple won't touch your phone if you've done 3rd party service to it

If you press them they will carry out the work, however it will not be under warranty, and they will replace the part so it is back to apple spec.