Apple Issues Fix for ‘Error 53” Bug Caused by Unofficial Repairs

Apple has offered a fix for the “Error 53” bug, which has caused some iOS devices to malfunction after they received an unofficial replacement of the connector between the home button and the Touch ID sensor.
Apple Issues Fix for ‘Error 53” Bug Caused by Unofficial Repairs
An iPhone is seen in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 17, 2016. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Jonathan Zhou
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Apple has offered a fix for the “Error 53” bug, which has caused some iOS devices to malfunction after they received an unofficial replacement of the connector between the home button and the Touch ID sensor.

On its support website, Apple instructed affected iOS owners to manually update to the latest version of iTunes, then force restart their device.

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