Mentions of “error 53” have been around since at least last April, where some users have encountered the issue in software updates as early as iOS 8.3.
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The statement said: “We take our customer security very seriously and Error 53 is the result of security checks created to protect our customers”.
People who have upgraded to iOS 9 and had their Touch ID button repaired by an unauthorized dealer are the ones who will have this Error 53.
While it is true that the Secure Enclave chip is central to the iPhone’s overall security, without a verified connection between the TouchID sensor and the Secure Enclave the iPhone’s fingerprint system could be vulnerable to any attack.
Error 53 has become the new talk of town for Apple users and those contemplating to buy Apple devices in the future.
The technical problem has been described as “the plague” as unauthorised repairs void warranties and affected customers flock to Apple stores only to be turned away.
He said: “The “error 53″ page on our website has had more than 183,000 hits, suggesting this is a big problem for Apple users”.
Critics argue that while it is fine to have a security feature that protects your iPhone, Apple should have informed its customers about the kill switch that came with the recent iOS update.
The error message has also popped up for users who had damaged their phones, and gone on using them without seeking fix. Mr. Kyle Wiens, the head of iFixit, commented on the matter, saying this security protocol appears to be unnecessary.
Apple told the paper that iPhone software checks whether any repairs were authorised by Apple.
Apple apparently knew about the problem for a while, yet did nothing to warn users that installing the iOS update could potentially brick their phone if it had received third-party repairs. If consumers face unrecoverable error 53’s then they should get in touch with Apple support right away.
Users across the internet are complaining that their iPhones have fallen victim to “Error 53”, which shows up on the phone’s screen and prevents it from doing anything else.
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It’s good that iOS checks to ensure that Touch ID matches up with the rest of your phone’s hardware because it does so to protect your personal information. The error is common among iPhones with repaired home button or Touch ID fingerprint sensor, the report explains.
