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If you lost your iPhone or it was stolen it was just a worthless brick for the finder/thief. Think about what a big peace of mind that is! This changed now for

by ralfd 7y ago

If you lost your iPhone or it was stolen it was just a worthless brick for the finder/thief. Think about what a big peace of mind that is! This changed now for older hardware.

blattimwind 7y ago
It didn't, because the encryption keys are in the secure coprocessor.
- oarsinsync 7y ago
  Your data is protected, but the iCloud activation lock can be bypassed. Hence it no longer being a brick.
  - tptacek 7y ago
    What's the market value of a phone that has to be put into firmware upgrade mode every time it restarts?
    - oarsinsync 7y ago
      TBD. Check out eBay in the coming months, I’m sure a value will be determined soon. It’s definitely higher than what it is now (sold as scrap for parts)