Error 53 has become the new talk of town for Apple users and those contemplating to buy Apple devices in the future. The error is a way to ensure that the iPhone’s security hasn’t been compromised, according to Apple. It’s little solace to anyone who suddenly ends up with a broken, expensive smartphone. One can surely get it repaired. But, later when the iPhone is offered an iOS upgrade, it fails to complete and leaves the user with a bricked handset showing error 53.
Apple’s point behind bricking such iPhones isn’t because it wants to take up the entire repairing mantle, but because getting the Touch ID repaired by unauthorized shops may compromise the security of your iPhone’s Touch ID. If the system found a mismatch – wherein the check fails – Touch ID and the phone will be disabled for good.
Users are claiming that “Error 53” is rendering their phones useless. Apple’s screens have a tendency to shatter when they land on their edge because of the way the screen sticks out from the bevel. Even when taken in to Apple Stores, the answer consumers have gotten back is that they need to get a new phone. Apple relies on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue. The Error 53 issue has many loyal Apple customers up in arms over the non-replacement policy.
However, with the new policy, credit will be given for iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus even if they are damaged as long as they are damaged within reason. Thankfully, there will soon be a more appropriate place for you to put that busted up device-Apple is launching an iPhone trade-in program wherein users can take their bricked devices to the designated service centers and get them exchanged / replaced for a new device. The monetory implications of such a trade-in hasn’t been revealed fully by Apple yet.
