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Would this require end users to factory reset their phone when they buy it (or trust the distribution channel) to ensure that they're not receiving a rooted dev
by hyperpape 9y ago
Would this require end users to factory reset their phone when they buy it (or trust the distribution channel) to ensure that they're not receiving a rooted device?
(Sorry if this question is really misguided, I'm not super familiar with the area).
- geofft 9y agoYes. However, the seller wants to factory reset it anyway to avoid leaking data, and the buyer wants to factory reset it anyway to ensure the device isn't e.g. saving iCloud backups to the previous owner's account, or doesn't have some weird malware installed (iOS is pretty good at isolating apps, but not perfect, and also jailbreaks exist). So it makes it more important to wipe the device, because attacks are easier, but it's not introducing a fundamentally new requirement.