Fix for "Error 53" on iOS device just arrive today

Apple is been busy in couple days, because of those bug that surface out in the iOS. The first problem was “Error 53” which according to them is just a security protocol, when the iPhone are being repaired by third-party or non-certified Apple service. And second bug, the “January 1, 1970” bug, according to them is just a social media prank, but when the date is set correctly, the iPhone will reboot and Hang as it will result to bricking. Apple, immediately issue a statement about this problem to fix this.

The Fix is today, Apple had just released a special version of iOS 9.2.1, which is being design to prevent the “Error 53”, when iPhones are being repaired by third-party service that uses a components that are Apple certified.

Please refer here about "Error 53".

Today’s update will restore those iPhones and iPads that are bricked, because of the “Error 53” to full working condition and also it will ensure any iOS device to have same problem when being repaired by third-party service. But, in regards in Touch ID, it will be disable until Apple-authorized service center will do repairs that are being affected on this problem.

With the release of new update iOS 9.2.1, Apple also published a support document on how the owners that are being affected by “Error 53” to resolve this, and issue an “Apology”, published by TechCrunch. Apple tells that “Error 53” in the iOS device was a factory test not to give iOS device owners a headache.

"Some customers' devices are showing 'Connect to iTunes' after attempting an iOS update or a restore from iTunes on a Mac or PC. This reports as an Error 53 in iTunes and appears when a device fails a security test. This test was designed to check whether Touch ID works properly before the device leaves the factory.

Today, Apple released a software update that allows customers who have encountered this error message to successfully restore their device using iTunes on a Mac or PC.

We apologize for any inconvenience, this was designed to be a factory test and was not intended to affect customers. Customers who paid for an out-of-warranty replacement of their device based on this issue should contact AppleCare about a reimbursement."

The special version of iOS update 9.2.1 will be available via iTunes, and update thru OTA is not applicable. The iOS device to use the update: iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and 4, and iPad Pro.