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Pairing components doesn't make the device theft proof. Overwhelmingly phones are stolen and sold as-is, not chop shopped. Chop shopping is generally not a luc
by devwastaken 3y ago
Pairing components doesn't make the device theft proof.
Overwhelmingly phones are stolen and sold as-is, not chop shopped. Chop shopping is generally not a lucrative business because availability of 3rd party parts is a lower cost than the time required to disassemble.
The availability of manufactured parts significantly out scales independent sales.
Contrary to common thought, Apple has a particular issue wherein they are focused upon for repair because their vertical integration results in few models. Less models = more focus on methods to repair.
This means that apples intentional methods to prevent repair are not for your benefit, they're for profits. You can have security and repair.
- jiofj 3y ago>Overwhelmingly phones are stolen and sold as-is, not chop shopped. That's not true. An icloud-locked iphone is a paperweight. Only the components are worth something. Well, were ;)
- devwastaken 3y agoYes, and they're stolen and sold as-is. It's known as fraud.
- e44858 3y agoWhich is why thieves will sometimes ask you to unlock your phone.
- Kirby64 3y agoMost phone thefts are snatch and run. No chance to rob you and demand your passcode. Every second they have to deal with you trying to give your passcode is one they might get caught. Also, it requires your apple ID passward to remove iCloud lock, not just the passcode.