Hey guys, I'm encountering error 53 on my ipad.
I have researched a fair bit, done that recovery mode restore, clean the registry, reinstall, bla bla bla... but still to no success of restoring my ipad.
How did I arrive at error 53? - I tried updating the ipad to 9.x (forgot which release). But right after the installation it got stuck at the dreaded 'connect to iTunes' screen.
Has anyone successfully overcome error 53? Or anyone knows someone who knows how to fix this? (or can at least try?)
I brought this back to Apple service centre 2 weeks back, they said your ipad is dead and you are screwed, and there's nothing they can do about it. Warranty doesn't cover this apparently.

Help me guys! Thanks!
Eric

I am surprised warranty is not covered ? Can't they at least assist you to reactivate back the firmware
Which center turned you down
Try posting your experience at Apple helpline site to get better advise

as far as I am concerned, such issue usually occur when there is a hardware issue. that's why you can't reformat the ipad. the only way to go is go for the exchange program offered by the Apple service center. try consulting them regarding this matter. do expect some payment for the program though.

yours is dead like mine.but mine is iphone 6.it is happened when ur replace any part of your hardware with 3rd party repairer.

This post has been edited by Xefron: Feb 10 2016, 09:03 AM

From what I read around the world in terms of apple news, the error 53 happened on the iPhone because of the Touch ID panel. It is the security feature and 3rd party repairers who don't know the proper schematics would fck it up.

There is an impending lawsuit against Apple on this.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/f...-error-53-codes
http://www.cultofmac.com/411395/everything...pling-error-53/
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/...rd-party-repair

Contact the US guyes that are suing Apple for this...

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/f...-error-53-codes

Did u repair the iPad outside?

unfortunately there is nothing you can do about this but to go to an Apple store - official Apple store in Malaysia

this is because the error to brick your ipad or iPhone is deliberate by Apple as a security measure. Why?

if you do more extensive search on the internet you will find out that this is because the IOS of your device has detected that a hardware component of your device has been tampered or changed to a non original one eg an OEM one in the past - you may know this or you may have got your device this way unknowingly

anyway when the IOS is upgraded to this new ver of IOS that you have attempted to upgrade to, this security measure was activated and hence error 53

there is no way to factory reset your device yourself - you will have to bring it to an Apple store and hopefully a large enough one that can repair (and you pay) for the service

https://theoverspill.wordpress.com/2016/02/...-hard-security/

This is a good read and it explains the issue in much more detail technically...

There is a way for you to recover your device. which is to install back the original touch sensor, that is if you still have it. If you dont have it already, then you may need to talk to the US lawyers...

Is it still safe to only replace my iPhone screen?

you need to make sure you use back the original button and cable....

I found a shop that can replace shattered iPhone screen without replacing the led panel. They will only replace the glass. It cost me rm400. Im still unsure whether this will trigger the error 53.

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/204861/...3+-+Please+help!

Ifixit says ok, as long as you use back original touch sensor and cable.

Did you jail break your ipad? Otherwise, call Apple. Open a case and then send it to the service center. These service center ppl are full of shit - everything also "warranty don't cover".

this answers the question - http://www.lowyat.net/2016/94905/error-53-...pair-providers/