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Re:Under iOS 11, authorities won’t be able to image your dev... by comex on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @02:34AM (#15225245)
> Looking at the article, the only real difference now appears to be that you can't just use TouchID, you're forced to use the passcode.

That's part of it. Another part is that the passcode has to be entered after the device has been connected to the computer, as opposed to starting with an unlocked phone (maybe you took it while it was in use, maybe you forced the user to unlock it) and connecting it to a computer later.

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Re:Under iOS 11, authorities won’t be able to image your dev... by jaclaz on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @12:35PM (#15228756)
I am not sure to understand.

Once the device is unlocked, what is the obstacle to change the passcode?

Needing the old one?

Or - if you prefer - what happens if you have a TouchID and forget the passcode?

Do you need to reset the phone?

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