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Re:Apple takes UK to court over 'backdoor' order by Lanolderen on Thursday March 06, 2025 @05:58AM (#43278695)
It probably won't end well but I'm curious what would happen if you give them a password that resets the device. Theoretically it unlocks it, it's just that it takes a minute and it's factory new at that point.
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Re:Apple takes UK to court over 'backdoor' order by gambiting on Thursday March 06, 2025 @10:35AM (#43281389)
They'd charge you with destroying evidence, or "perverting the course of justice". They aren't stupid, they would know that you gave them a password that wiped the device.
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Re:Apple takes UK to court over 'backdoor' order by joshuaissac on Thursday March 06, 2025 @12:20PM (#43282677)
They would image the device and try the password against the image, if possible.
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