There is an interesting problem where you have a device that stopped working, but you can't delete the data on the internal flash because you have no access oth

There is an interesting problem where you have a device that stopped working, but you can't delete the data on the internal flash because you have no access other than when the device is working. Recycled electronics are regularly scavenged for valuable parts in places where e-waste is sent and labor costs are low. The streets of shenzhen often had small groups of people sorting through green bags of e-waste. The parts end up back in the markets. If a flash chip can be salvaged, likely the test rig being used on the chip can extract the data. I have 3 or 4 broken phones here that I am very reluctant to recycle after I saw that. Iphones are particularly valued no matter what state they are in.