Apple releases iOS update to fix iPhones disabled by Error 53
The Cupertino giant has now released a software update that will restore the bricked iPhones. The company has also issued an apology for users facing Error 53.
- Feb 19, 2016,
- Updated Feb 19, 2016 4:30 PM IST
Earlier this month, Apple has been in the news for the Error 53, which disabled iPhones that were repaired at unofficial retail shops. The Cupertino giant has now released a software update that will restore the bricked iPhones. The company has also issued an apology for users facing Error 53.
According to the Apple support page, 'After you try to update or restore your iOS device in iTunes on your Mac or PC, you might see error 53 in iTunes and "Connect to iTunes" on your device. Error 53 appears when a device fails a security test. This test was designed to check whether Touch ID works properly before the device leaves the factory, and wasn't intended to affect customers. For anyone who experienced error 53, Apple has released an update to iOS 9.2.1 to allow you to successfully restore your device using iTunes on your Mac or PC. If you believe that you paid for an out-of-warranty device replacement based on an error 53 issue, contact Apple Support to ask about reimbursement.'
The Error 53 was bricking iPhones whose display or Touch ID sensor were repaired or replaced from unauthorized third-party service centers. The iOS 9.2.1 has been designed only for the users who have bricked their iPhones with Error 53 and can be installed while connected the bricked iPhone to iTunes on a Mac or PC.
To update the bricked iPhone to iOS 9.2.1, one needs to install the latest version of the iTunes. Then connect the iOS device to the computer with a USB cable, open the iTunes and then select the device. An option in iTunes to Respore or update will appear and you will have to click on the update. Then iTunes will try to reinstall iOS and restore the device without erasing the data. If the device can't get past the Apple logo screen, force restart the iOS device. When the option to Restore or Update appears, click Restore. You will have to then set up the device from scratch and the data can be restored from iCloud if backed. While setting up the device, when you reach the Touch ID setup screen, select the option - Set up Touch ID later.
Apple has also clarified 'If Touch ID on your device didn't work before you saw error 53, the feature still won't work after you update or restore your device.'
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Earlier this month, Apple has been in the news for the Error 53, which disabled iPhones that were repaired at unofficial retail shops. The Cupertino giant has now released a software update that will restore the bricked iPhones. The company has also issued an apology for users facing Error 53.
According to the Apple support page, 'After you try to update or restore your iOS device in iTunes on your Mac or PC, you might see error 53 in iTunes and "Connect to iTunes" on your device. Error 53 appears when a device fails a security test. This test was designed to check whether Touch ID works properly before the device leaves the factory, and wasn't intended to affect customers. For anyone who experienced error 53, Apple has released an update to iOS 9.2.1 to allow you to successfully restore your device using iTunes on your Mac or PC. If you believe that you paid for an out-of-warranty device replacement based on an error 53 issue, contact Apple Support to ask about reimbursement.'
The Error 53 was bricking iPhones whose display or Touch ID sensor were repaired or replaced from unauthorized third-party service centers. The iOS 9.2.1 has been designed only for the users who have bricked their iPhones with Error 53 and can be installed while connected the bricked iPhone to iTunes on a Mac or PC.
To update the bricked iPhone to iOS 9.2.1, one needs to install the latest version of the iTunes. Then connect the iOS device to the computer with a USB cable, open the iTunes and then select the device. An option in iTunes to Respore or update will appear and you will have to click on the update. Then iTunes will try to reinstall iOS and restore the device without erasing the data. If the device can't get past the Apple logo screen, force restart the iOS device. When the option to Restore or Update appears, click Restore. You will have to then set up the device from scratch and the data can be restored from iCloud if backed. While setting up the device, when you reach the Touch ID setup screen, select the option - Set up Touch ID later.
Apple has also clarified 'If Touch ID on your device didn't work before you saw error 53, the feature still won't work after you update or restore your device.'
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