Worried about error 53, already using 9.2.

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?

Posted on Feb 5, 2016 12:03 PM

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Feb 6, 2016 6:43 AM in response to bogdangh

bogdangh wrote:


yes you should, touch id is a motherboard "thing", no connection whatsoever with the display.

It has a definite connection to the display. The touch ID sensor in the HOME button is paired to the motherboard. If the display or screen is changed, and the HOME button or its cable is replaced as part of that repair, it breaks the pairing. Touch ID will no longer work, and, if iOS is updated or restored, it will permanently brick the phone.

Feb 6, 2016 10:08 AM in response to Applewasteoftime

Applewasteoftime wrote:


If my moniker was "Applerules", presumably you would have been super-friendly and even though I'd gone against Apple by repairing the phone elsewhere, you would have given me all the help you could without any rancour or condescension?


Actually, regardless of what your chosen screen name, the fact that you'd had unauthorized service done on your device would have resulted in the same answer: You've voided your warranty and all service & support options from Apple, and that includes this forum. Please seek an answer to your query elsewhere. Thank you and have a good day.


Now, granted Templeton's reply was very direct and lacked any sympathy whatsoever. If you were expecting sympathy, I'd like to point out a very important fact to you:


This is a technical support forum, not an emotional support forum.

Feb 6, 2016 10:34 AM in response to Applewasteoftime

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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*chuckle*


Absurd? Okay, let's break it down:


$949 for an iPhone 6S Plus 128 GB


Option 1: Purchase AppleCare+ for $129, and then only have to pay $99 deductible, if needed, for up to two incidents of accidental damage during two years. (Two repairs = $327, or 17.2% of total retail price per repair). All service & support options from Apple remain in effect for the two-year AppleCare+ timeframe, as well as out-of-warranty options after the two-year period expires. And all repairs have a 90-day minimum coverage


Option 2: Pay $329 for a single out-of-warranty fee if the entire unit needs repair (34.7% of total retail price per repair). All service & support options from Apple remain in effect for the one-year warranty timeframe, as well as out-of-warranty options after the one-year period expires


Option 3: Pay $149 for a single out-of-warranty fee if just the display needs repair/replacement (15.7% of total retail price per repair). All service & support options from Apple remain in effect for the one-year warranty timeframe, as well as out-of-warranty options after the one-year period expires


Option 4: Spend $50-$75 on an unauthorized repair, that probably has no guarantees, is NOT using a legitimate replacement part (because Apple has never provided OEM parts to anyone except themselves or AASPs), and also voids any future support from Apple or an AASP.


I know which one I wouldn’t choose.



Now, please show me the repair service options available from any other smartphone manufacturer, in regards to accidental damage that is not covered under warranty or a form of insurance.


For example: what options does Samsung give to their customers that have damaged devices?

Feb 6, 2016 10:46 AM in response to bogdangh

bogdangh wrote:


i said he can upgrade and that you can change display without changing the home button.

how is that incorrect?



Please read your own posts before commenting again on what you said. Here:


Lawrence Finch wrote:


bogdangh wrote:


yes you should, touch id is a motherboard "thing", no connection whatsoever with the display.

It has a definite connection to the display. The touch ID sensor in the HOME button is paired to the motherboard. If the display or screen is changed, and the HOME button or its cable is replaced as part of that repair, it breaks the pairing. Touch ID will no longer work, and, if iOS is updated or restored, it will permanently brick the phone.


This is the incorrect information you provided. That is what prompted Lawrence's reply.

Feb 6, 2016 11:28 AM in response to bogdangh

bogdangh wrote:


i think you are missing the point, please understand what i'm saying so i don't have to repeat myself 100 times.

the display can be changed without changing the button so there are not related. they are if you wan't them be but it's not mandatory.

are we done now or do i have to draw it for both of you so you can understand?


They are related, but there's not a direct connection. It's a pairing.


You're confusing a direct, obvious physical connection for an electronic connection. That's the most basic way I can think to explain it.


No need to repeat yourself at all. I fully understand the limitation of your understanding of the 'connections'.


I can change out the video card in my computer without having to change out the display of the monitor, even though there is no direct, physical connection between them. But they are most definitely related.

Feb 6, 2016 12:36 PM in response to bogdangh

bogdangh wrote:


so it's the human eye related to a video card and a display, but is that relevant to a situation when a video card breaks? of course not

so in order to help this fellow with his question, we must stay relevant. a characteristic which you failed to adopt.

by the way, my offer with the drawing stands.

Didn't say anything about a human eye. And this fellow has already been helped. He even indicated so.


But please go ahead and get me a drawing. Illuminate me.


This isn't the first time you've recently provided completely inaccurate information either. Your credibility is a little low with me.

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