Apple will release today an update for the iOS operating system with the idea of solving error 53 which blocks the iPhone on which repairs were made to the Home button to which is attached a fingerprint reader that works through the Touch ID system.
Apple was intensely criticized because of the protection system implemented against this kind of repairs, he blocking iPhone terminals through error 53, the devices no longer being able to be restored by the users, the authorized services being instructed to replace the terminals with this problem for a fee.
Following the intense criticism to which Apple was subjected, the American company announced today that it will update iOS 9, via a new build of iOS 9.2.1, the update removing the Touch ID protection system that generates error 53 and the iPhone lock.
According to Apple, only users who updated to iOS through iTunes encountered this problem, those who did it through Software Update, Software Update having no problems with blocking iPhone terminals after unauthorized repairs.
Those whose iPhone terminals are blocked with error 53 must connect their devices to iTunes and install the new version of iOS 9.2.1 which is offered by Apple, the procedure unlocking terminals that are currently blocked.
If the respective devices have the Touch ID completely replaced or repaired with parts from other terminals, the system will no longer activate automatically, so the respective terminals will work without the Touch ID system.
Considering that the update is dedicated only to those affected by error 53, the new version of iOS 9 should not appear through the Software Update, OTA Update system, as it has not announced any other changes apart from solving this problem.
Theoretical the new build of iOS 9.2.1 it should be available now if you check for news after opening iTunes and connecting your iPhone to your computer.
Some customers' devices are showing 'Connect to iTunes' after attempting an iOS update or a restore from iTunes on a Mac or PC. This reports as an Error 53 in iTunes and 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.
Today, Apple released a software update that allows customers who have encountered this error message to successfully restore their device using iTunes on a Mac or PC.
We apologize for any inconvenience, this was designed to be a factory test and was not intended to affect customers. Customers who paid for an out-of-warranty replacement of their device based on this issue should contact AppleCare about a reimbursement.
