That doesn't explain how they would get the update on to a locked and encrypted device, even if it existed.
Re:A Message to Our Customers
by FireBeyond on Wednesday February 17, 2016 @02:42PM
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They want to use DFU to build a version that is loaded into RAM and run from RAM rather than Flash.
It seems like it would be easy enough to crack it open and replace the OS boot data.
That being said, I really WANT the data in this case. I hope Apple finds a compromise where they can help get this specific data without risking leaking a compromised OS.
> I hope Apple finds a compromise where they can help get this specific data without risking leaking a compromised OS.
I want pharmaceuticals without side effects, and real doughnuts that don't make you fat.
Seriously, you are asking for "A" and "not-A" in one sentence. Take your pick. Are you willing to get this one phone unlocked so badly that you would be OK with nobody having security? Because that's what you're asking for, whether you realize it or not.
As I understand it, the FBI wants Apple to create a version of iOS that would disable the current feature where the data is deleted after more than 10 failed passwords attempts. This would allow the FBI to brute force the password.