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Re:iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party repairs by slavik81 on Saturday February 06, 2016 @03:06PM (#11049538)
> The issue is Apple cannot verify a secure touch ID replacement over a compromised touch ID replacement.

Couldn't they just ask the user? Use the backup password to authenticate.

If it's my device, I want to be the one who chooses what I trust.

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