Apple has solutions for all problems associated with Error 53. Repair of non-functional fingerprint sensors may be at owners’ cost.
● Apple has admitted that Error 53 is a bug
● an updated version of iOS 9.2.1 will restore iPhones bricked in association with Error 53
● new version of iOS 9.2.1 will also update iPhones with non-functional fingerprint sensors
● non-functional fingerprint sensors will not have functionality restored by the new update
● owners who have paid for an out-of-warranty replacement because of this issue should contact AppleCare about reimbursement
● if you wish to have a non-functional fingerprint sensor repaired, contact Apple Support
http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/apple-apologizes-and-updates-ios-to-restore-iphones-disabled-by-error-53/
http://ifixit.org/blog/7924/error-53-fix/ / bug not a feature Apple recent Error 53 fiasco Apple made a statement to TechCrunch apologising Error 53 issue presentation problem bug checking hardware ensure integrity intended as a factory test iPhones contrary Apple possible restore iPhone get your data back software update issued paid out-of-warranty replacement affected iPhone receive a refund iFixit reports update Apple works as promised Error 53 support page dedicated to this issue Apple’s website updated TechCrunch statement TechCrunch Apple’s press release website customers’ devices showing Connect to iTunes attempting iOS update restore iTunes Mac PC. Error 53 iTunes appears device fails security test designed check Touch ID works properly before device leaves factory Apple released software update customers encountered this error message successfully restore device using iTunes Mac PC inconvenience designed to be a factory test not intended to affect customers customers paid for out-of-warranty replacement device issue contact AppleCare reimbursement /
