Worried about error 53, already using 9.2.

Carlos Gabriel Arpini wrote:

"California-based tech expert Kyle Wiens, who runs the iFixit website, says this is a major issue. “The ‘error 53’ page on our website has had more than 183,000 hits, suggesting this is a big problem for Apple users,” he told Guardian Money.

183,000 hits. Wow!

Applewasteoftime wrote:

I thank you, despite your being deliberwtely obstructive and unhelpful.

Because you didn't get the answers that you want?

Again, was that a typo?

Applewasteoftime wrote:

I didn't get much of an answer at all beyond you thinking you are entitled to judge my repairing the phone outwith the "rules". Once again: yes, no, or maybe would have sufficed. I only asked on this forum because you people presumably have some knowledge about the subject. Perhaps you do but to treat someone like that when they're only asking for advice, well, it's disappointing. It was observed that this forum is sponsored by Apple. It reflects quite poorly on them that their forum members treat people in such a pompous way. I just wanted a conclusive answer, I dunno why you get so offended that someone questions Apple. Very strange. It's brand loyalty in the extreme, I suppose. Sad that something like an electronics brand encourages such pious attitudes.

Was it a typo? 😁😁😁😁

Well, was it a typo or did you invite these responses?

Well, was it a typo or did you invite these responses?

Applewasteoftime wrote:

I asked only for the facts from an established knowledge base.

Consider this: I paid for this phone. It belongs to me. You think it's cool for a company to disable devices as revenge for users not paying their absurd repair prices?

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First you say it was not repaired by Apple, then you say it was.

So, which is true

Just trying to see which of your contradictory statements was true, thanks got it now.

Most of the responders here are just obvious trolls. It's easy to sit at your keyboard and harass people who are asking honest questions and hoping for honest answers. One word can describe them: snide. And like you said, they'd be begging for help and understanding if the same thing happened to them. This is not your fault - it's Apple's. With hundreds of millions of iPhones sold, there's just no way that everybody with an iPhone will be within even a hundred miles of an Apple store or authorized repair service. Plus Apple has gone way overboard in its security systems, in my opinion - which is how I got locked out of my computer (El Capitan) for the first time in all the years I've had Macs, starting with the G3. As if all of us work for the NSA, FBI, some police department, or, say, Target or Chase - all of which (and many many more) have been hacked anyway. It won't be long before we read of hackers who have broken the iPhone's security system.

Like a couple of others have advised, I wouldn't upgrade until you know what the repair did to your phone. Even then it could be risky, since Apple is the biggest control freak of a tech corporation ever (like, you don't own the music you buy on iTunes, you're licensed to play it). If you don't absolutely need to upgrade, don't - don't upgrade just for the sake of upgrading. You could easily get by until the iPhone 7 comes out, if you're someone who buys the newest version every time. Bottom line - don't upgrade unless it's vital; instead wait for the new phone, probably late this year or sometime in 2017.

Applewasteoftime wrote:

I cracked my iPhone 6+ last year and had a third party repairer fix it. I don't know if there was any damage to the Touch ID button or if the tech replaced it but I'm already using iOS 9.2 with no problems. Should I upgrade to 9.2.1?

Error 53 specifically means that the touch id sensor is no longer paired with the encrypted fingerprint store. If touch ID works then you should have no problem upgrading. The problem comes when touch id no longer works. If you had the screen replaced before upgrading to 9.2 and you had no problem, 9.2.1 should not be a problem either.

I didn't mean the Apple forums are full of trolls - you just hit a bad spot. I've gotten tons of excellent help here over the years, often better help than I can get under all my Applecare warranties. And Apple is certainly controlling, but I wouldn't even think about switching to Windows or even Android devices - I think Apple's quality is the best available, and usually they're built like tanks. My iMac is 6 years old and my iPhone is a 3GS. So don't give up on the forums just yet. There's always a troll or two around - you just have to ignore them. Responding only encourages them - that's what they want.