Andy's Mobile Device Repair

02/20/2016

UPDATE: For all of the iPhone 6/+ and 6S/+ users, Error 53 has been patched by Apple. If your phone was bricked due to a home button replacement followed by an update, you may fix Error 53 and regain use of your phone by updating through iTunes on your computer with the 9.2.1 update patch. If your phone does not have a touch sensor, you don't have to update. This update is only available by attaching to a computer. There is no over the air update patch available. NOTE: This will not reenable your touch sensor function if it was not working prior to the Error 53 message. If you bought a replacement iPhone because of Error 53, contact Apple Care for reimbursement. Apple is having to pay for their greediness and uncaring approach to their customers, at least a little.

Follow these steps to get help updating or restoring your iPhone or iPad.

01/13/2016

For all of you iPhone 6/6+/6S/6S+ users, please watch this video. If for some reason your home button is broken, DO NOT UPDATE YOUR PHONE!!! If apple will replace it under warranty, then let them do this. You have to have the original home button functioning which it permanently tied to your phone's motherboard. If your home button has to be replaced, when you update your phone, your phone will be bricked!!! Bricked means it will sit on your desk or table and mock you as you cuss at Apple because you have just lost all of your date, pictures, appointments, text messages, etc., AND your phone is no longer able to be repaired!!! YOU HAVE TO BUY A NEW PHONE!!! They will not replace it if it has Error 53!! There is no fix for this available. From the video, it sounds like other hardware may also cause it to brick. Most screens with intact original home buttons are ok, but this is not a guarantee. Scary!!!

Apple has been screwing with independent repair shops for years, the very places that offer the services they do not. Now, they are taking to deleting your d...

05/20/2015

Thanks for all of the support everyone!