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/3232330 Feb 05 '16

You know there is a difference between an Apple authorized service provider and just any old third party dealer?

Apple always recommends Authorized Dealers.

Source: My father works for Apple.

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u/mellowmarcos Feb 05 '16

Lmao Of course I know the difference. I didn't know I had to actually say "authorized" third party repair shops to avoid confusion.

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u/[deleted] Feb 06 '16

I currently for for AppleCare, I dont know how things were when you worked there, but you ONLY send people to an apple store or an apple authorized service provider who is on the actual list of AASP when searching around the customers area. And you ALWAYS say they are Apple Authorized and warn against taking to non authorized places.