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Re:Why does iPhone 13 screen replacement disable Face ID by kitsunesoba on Saturday October 02, 2021 @04:24PM (#28731774)
It also makes it more difficult for thieves to part out stolen devices to work around activation locks, and so in theory is a theft deterrent.
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Re:Why does iPhone 13 screen replacement disable Face ID by Nullabillity on Saturday October 02, 2021 @04:55PM (#28731996)
You know what else would lessen the demand for stolen donor devices? Actually selling the parts.
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Re:Why does iPhone 13 screen replacement disable Face ID by vadfa on Saturday October 02, 2021 @05:15PM (#28732153)
You can't compete with the price of a stolen part.
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Re:Why does iPhone 13 screen replacement disable Face ID by kitsunesoba on Saturday October 02, 2021 @05:23PM (#28732217)
Exactly. Serialization, which enables tracking and blocking of parts from stolen devices, works best alongside making OEM parts readily available at-cost to third party repair services.
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