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iPhone 6 without fingerprint reviews. What does it mean to have an iPhone without a touch ID? iPhone without Touch ID - officially refurbished device or not

You can buy an iPhone with a broken Touch ID (fingerprint sensor) today at an affordable price. It would seem that a non-working scanner is not a critical failure, and for the sake of a fairly large discount it is not worth refusing such a lucrative offer. But is it? Let's try to answer.

So, as a rule, we are offered to buy:

An iPhone (of any generation) that does not have a fingerprint scanner;
The cost of an Apple device is lower (often significantly) than a similar smartphone, but with a working scanner;
The seller claims that the phone is completely ordinary and even new. Price reduced due to iPhone being refurbished (REF).

The third point leads to confusion. Many people know that the Apple company actually offers refurbished smartphones. However, the latter have nothing in common with iPhones with faulty Touch ID.

Faulty Touch ID on iPhone. Is the smartphone officially restored or not?

The answer is always negative. If the smartphone is officially restored, then all its systems and mechanisms work 100%. Such iPhones are produced at Apple-branded factories, undergo numerous tests and are sold with a warranty (1-2 years).

Remember! If the iPhone is “factory, original, new, real,” its fingerprint scanner will definitely function. Malfunctions of the fingerprint sensor indicate that the phone is not new and not from the factory.

Where do iPhones with non-functional Touch ID come from?

In fact, in such cases we are talking about ordinary used gadgets assembled from several phones. Let's look at an example:

You are the owner of several Apple iPhones with various malfunctions. One has a software glitch, another has a broken system board, the third you have filled with juice;
You take three gadgets apart and create one from them. If some spare parts are missing, buy cheap Chinese parts;
You have a “refurbished” iPhone in your hands, which you are ready to sell, because you yourself understand how low the quality of the smartphone is.

These are the “healing miracles” of smartphones that craftsmen, including those from China and Russia, are doing.

But why not restore Touch ID then? Because this process is difficult:

The manufacturer has combined the motherboard and the Home button (which houses the sensor) into one. Substitute a button from another smartphone, and the sensor will refuse to function. This is provided to reliably protect iPhones from hacking;
Only employees of Apple factories can “hack” such a “kit.” This is what they do legally, subsequently offering fully functional iPhones.

To take or not to take? A non-working Touch ID indicates that:

The smartphone was exactly dismantled, by whom and how it is unknown;
The phone was also assembled by someone unknown and using unknown parts (certified or Chinese - a surprise for the future owner);
iPhone failure, for the above reasons, can happen at any time. The breakdown may not have anything to do with the scanner at all;
Any Apple service, such as Apple Pay, that requires a fingerprint will not be available to you. Your personal data is always at risk.

But there are also positive aspects. Unfortunately, there are not many of them:

Low cost (otherwise, who needs such smartphones);
The opportunity to “win at roulette” by purchasing a working device (although the chances, as statistics show, are small).

If you still decide to buy a refurbished iPhone, please contact our service center. We will carry out professional diagnostics of your smartphone and tell you about its “hidden features”.

Greetings! The article is dedicated to the upcoming New Year holidays, and at any other time, I think the information will be quite relevant and useful. Why did this instruction appear at all? The thing is that now on the market there are simply a lot of offers for selling iPhones with a non-working Apple ID fingerprint sensor. No, seriously, not only the entire Internet is littered with such devices, but also numerous “real” points of sale.

And the best thing about this whole situation is the price. Oh yeah! Everything is very good here. After all, for such a seemingly insignificant malfunction (and a non-functioning scanner is a breakdown), a fairly large discount is offered on the iPhone itself. Why not take it? Let's figure out together why you don't need to take...

What usually sells:

iPhone (any model) with a non-functional fingerprint scanner.
The price for it is less (sometimes significantly) than for a similar product only with a functioning sensor.
The seller assures that this is a new and absolutely normal iPhone - it’s just refurbished (REF).

And because of the third point, confusion begins, because many have heard that Apple is releasing refurbished devices onto the market. And this is true, only they have nothing to do with an iPhone with a broken finger sensor...

Is an iPhone without Touch ID an officially refurbished device or not?

No no and one more time no. Officially refurbished iPhones, the so-called “like new” ones, are fully functional devices. Everything works for them - from the battery to the notorious fingerprint sensor. They are produced at the Apple factory, tested, have a one-year warranty (and it is two years) and are supplied through official sales channels to dealers for sale. In general, everything is “OK” with them. I have already written about such devices - in the comments there is a lot of interesting information directly on the topic of this article.

Important! On a new original, real, factory (call it what you want) iPhone, the fingerprint sensor will always work. Always. If during the sale it is indicated that the device is new and from the factory, but the scanner does not work, they are lying to you.

But iPhones without Touch ID (also supposedly officially restored) are a completely different story. Where, and most importantly, what are they collected from? It’s very difficult to find out specifically and for certain, but I’ll tell you in general terms now.

iPhone with a non-working scanner - what is it and where does it come from?

So, we found out that such devices are not produced by Apple, so where do they come from? Everything is very simple, these are ordinary used gadgets, only assembled from several devices. So to speak, “restored” by various craftsmen. A little more detail, using an example:

You have several iPhones with different breakdowns - the display of one does not work, the second is completely flooded with water, the third is fine, “only” the motherboard is broken. You take all three, combine them, buy spare parts from the Chinese - you have a “refurbished” iPhone.

It is clear that options are possible, but in general terms this is exactly what it looks like.

Why is the fingerprint scanner not working on these iPhones, is it difficult for the Chinese to fix it? Yes, it’s hard, and this is due to this:

The motherboard and the Home button (where the sensor is located) for one specific iPhone (the official one coming out of the factory) are a single whole. If you substitute a button from another phone, the sensor stops working. This is done so that no one can hack your iPhone simply by connecting another button to it. Safety and protection come first!

This connection can only be “broken” at the Apple factory, which is what they do when producing officially restored iPhones - where, I repeat, absolutely everything works.

Pros and cons of an iPhone with a broken Touch ID - can you buy it?

If you have not yet decided whether to buy such a device or not, then here is a list of the positive and negative aspects of such an event. Let's start with the cons. So, if the scanner does not work, it means:

What exactly the iPhone was disassembled is unknown by whom and how.
It is also assembled from something unknown - spare parts can be either original or “Chinese”.
Considering the two previous points, even if everything works in it now (except for the sensor), it is still a time bomb - any component of such an iPhone can malfunction at any time and stop working.
Inability to use Apple services based on a fingerprint (the same Apple Pay). And in general, the security of your personal data is at great risk.

Are there any advantages? Yes, there are two of them:

Price - the cost of an iPhone with a defective scanner is always less (otherwise who will buy them?).
You may be lucky and come across a successful device (more likely no than yes).

I hope that now everyone should have the right opinion about the advisability of buying an iPhone with a non-working Touch ID sensor. If it doesn’t work out, then I’ll give you a hint: buying such a device is a very big lottery with a minimal chance of winning, but with a huge opportunity to simply throw away money.

Updated! As I wrote, buying an iPhone without Touch ID is a big gamble. In my opinion there is no point in playing it. Moreover, you can save money when buying a normal iPhone. How? Instructions:

Among the stores you know, we find one where the price of an iPhone is cheaper and the refund for your purchase is higher.
Victory.

That's all - enjoy the phone and the money saved.

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What password can be called the most reliable and at the same time constantly accessible to the owner of the equipment? Fingerprint. The new Touch ID uses a fingerprint sensor as a means of identification. This method allows you to quickly connect to another Apple device and at the same time be confident in the security of the stored data.

Of course, the question immediately arises: Touch ID - what is it? The device itself, the technology or, in general, the phone model? Apple Touch ID is a technology that involves the use of a sensor that recognizes the user's unique fingerprint pattern. The unlocking process is simple: just place your finger on the Home button. The installed sensor reads the received data from absolutely any angle and in any way the iPad is positioned.

The iPad mini 3 unlock button is made of sapphire glass, which is enclosed in a stainless steel ring. Each part: the ring detects touch, and the glass part transmits fingerprint data to the sensor. The reading program performs a comparative analysis and signals compliance. It is noteworthy that the Touch ID sensor performs the entire operation within a fraction of a second.

Advantages of the technology:

Speed of response and minimum number of required operations.
Security of confidential information (thanks to the specific architecture of the A7 processor).
User information security (the password and fingerprint used cannot be copied or transferred in any way, and is also not available to the OS and applications).
Authorization in applications (Touch ID technology is already integrated to simplify the process of confirming actions or signing).
Using a fingerprint, you can confirm the purchase and iTunes - using Touch ID technology will eliminate the need to enter payment data and passwords.

How to enable and configure Touch ID?

Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to put a single checkmark to implement the functions of the technology. Then a logical question arises: how to enable Touch ID?

Initial setup

First of all, you should deal with the initial setup. She :

Before starting the process, thoroughly wipe the button and fingers.
Enter a four-digit password that you have created, which the program will use without recognizing the fingerprint (the request is also possible after a reboot, two days after the last unlocking of the device, or to access functions).
Holding the device as if you normally press “Home”, place your finger on the button (a light touch is enough) and hold it until there is a slight vibration or until the system signals that you can remove your finger.
After the initial recognition is completed, the system asks you to change the position of the pad - this is necessary to complete the scanning. Now you need to attach the edges of the fingertip.

If the device is activated, then the initial setup can be done through the main menu: by going to “Settings”, select “Touch ID and password”, then “Fingerprints”. The system itself will offer to go through the described registration process and about fingerprints.

Activation methods

If you can't set up Touch ID, you can use the sensor for purchases and password entry. To unlock an iPhone using technology, simply wake it up from sleep mode by pressing the “Power” or “Home” buttons, and then place your finger on the “Home” button. To use the sensor as an account identifier, you need to go to the settings section, then select “Touch ID and password” and activate “iTunes Store, App Store”. When downloading content, the system will inform you that you need a fingerprint on your iPad or other device.

Authorization using a scanner is activated separately, in the settings. Below are the relevant Steps to activate Touch ID on iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 in the updated free 1Password app:

Open “Settings” (tab located on the bottom panel of the program).
Select the “Security” section.
Scroll to the tab with the name of the technology.
Switch the toggle switch to the “On” position.

Now the entrance to the program is available after pressing the fingertip against the sensor for a second!

Non-working function: defective or improper operation?

Undoubtedly, but what should you do if Touch ID stops working or does not work initially? There may be several reasons for this:

Household reasons (incomplete coverage of the button with a fingertip, contamination of the sensor, and even others). It should be noted that most of the complaints about Touch ID not working well fall precisely under this and the next category.
Just a glitch in the recognition program. In this case, it is better to register a different fingerprint.
There is, unfortunately, such an option as marriage. An indicator of such a situation is the lack of effect from rebooting the device and a scanning error. Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether the defect was made at the production stage or by a rogue seller who assembled one iPhone out of two without taking into account the binding of the Touch ID sensor to “its” processor, the phone will still have to be taken to a service center.

With customization of the action, the functions in each application are more than covered by convenience, speed of operation and optimization of purchasing processes. Although the possibility of a marriage that could bring trouble cannot be ruled out.

The box of the original iPhone is made with high quality. On the back there should be stickers with a description and information about the model number, serial number and IMEI. If these stickers are not present, then it is definitely a fake. You can check your iPhone without opening the box.

To do this, go to the Apple code verification system, enter the serial number from the sticker on the box in the appropriate field and if it passes and the website page shows reliable information, then everything is fine with your iPhone. All printing on the box must be of high quality.

For the 6th iPhone, there should not be a camera drawn on the front side of the phone’s sketch, and on the side there should be the inscription “iPhone” without any numbers.

The iPhone itself (we'll look at it later)
An envelope containing: a paperclip for opening the card slot. Original instructions, and most importantly - stickers of the Apple logo, that is, apples, which are missing in many Chinese counterfeits.
American or European standard charger in a wrapper. Thus, you may need a charging adapter, which is sometimes given free of charge in the store when purchasing an iPhone, although there are exceptions with a Russian standard plug.
Original EarPods headphones in a square glossy package with rounded edges and an apple engraving, in a wrapper. The headphones themselves can be distinguished by the metal mesh and the snow-white color of the headphones themselves.
Original Lightning cable, also wrapped. You can distinguish it by its thin base. In most fakes it is more massive.

iPhone appearance

Now let's examine the phone itself. What should you pay special attention to?

First, there must be film on the display.
Secondly, take it in your hand and pay attention to the tactile sensations. How does the phone feel in your hand? You can tell if it's a plastic fake right away. The body of the original iPhone is made entirely of aluminum. The weight of the original iPhone 5 is 112 g, the iPhone 5s weighs 112 g, and the iPhone 6 weighs 129 g.
Look at the back panel and the inscriptions on it. The original iPhone never indicates the phone's memory capacity, unlike a fake one. Also pay attention to the font and color of the text, the color of the body. In the photo on the left, the original iPhone 5s is on the left, a copy is on the right. It can be seen that the color of the back panel is different, the fake one is darker, and the text color of the fake one is gray, while the original one is black. The text itself is the same, you can remember it. For other iPhone models, the text will be slightly different.
Pay special attention to the camera and flash. The original iPhone 5's LED is light and does not have the characteristic yellow color of a fake.
The original camera has a bezel, or in other words, a halo, it is wide. Many fakes have a narrow camera and no bezel. In the photo, the original iPhone 5s is on top, and the fake is on the bottom; note that the flashes are almost identical.
Let's take a look at the sides of the iPhone. There should be a slot for a nanosim card, I repeat for a NANOsim card, not for a microsim card, as is often the case with Chinese counterfeits. The slot for application should be compact and made neatly and efficiently, without any gaps. Press the volume buttons and the lock button. The buttons should click a little, and the “+” and “-” signs should be poured in, not drawn on. The switch should move smoothly, with a click, and not stick.
Let's look at the bottom edge. The iPhone bolts are real and small, as opposed to large and/or fake (plastic plugs) for counterfeiting, but there are exceptions. The photo shows that the fake has larger bolts.
Let's move on to the front side of the iPhone. Take a close look at the switched off display; it should be dark, tinted and should not stand out particularly against the background of the rest of the surface (in the case of a black iPhone). In fakes, the display is lighter and stands out well; this difference is clearly visible in the photo (fake iPhone 5s on the right, original on the left).

Software component

We're done with the exterior, let's now move on to the insides, or rather to the software component of the iPhone.

Device price

It doesn't take an expert to figure out that a $200 iPhone isn't an iPhone at all. Don’t be fooled by the cheapness, buy in good stores, and use these instructions - this will protect you from purchasing a fake. Buying a copy of an iPhone or its original is up to you; there are also quite worthy copies.

Conclusion

By following these instructions, you can protect yourself from purchasing a counterfeit. Remember that there are a lot of fakes, they can be of very high quality, the more points you check, the greater the guarantee that you will purchase an original iPhone. Be careful when purchasing.