Comments on: New Firmware 2.1 Feature: Auto-Wipe All Data Upon Failed Passcode Attempts

By: John

John — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:56:59 +0000

I am assuming that this is after 10 CONSECUTIVE failed attempts? Can anyone assure me this is actually the case as ‘fat finger syndrome’ normally means I have a good couple of attempts most times! Thanks!

By: Nic Elder

Nic Elder — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:48:14 +0000

@ajk: The point is the iPhone has now joined the corporate market, and therefore may contain sensitive information. It is also useful for a celebrity. Say you were Ms. Lohan and you left your phone at a club one night while boozin’ it up. Would you like whoever found your phone to have your entire contact list? Another example… You work for a company and you have privileged information in your email. Would you like whoever finds your lost phone to be able to open such emails? I think the feature is welcome, and innovative. It’s not for kids.

By: ajk

ajk — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:19:43 +0000

this option is ridiculous.
if you were to lose your iPhone with this option enabled wouldn’t it be easy for a thief to erase your data, pop your SIM and sell your beloved iPhone?
i am NOT installing this update to my iPhone and probably going to try to sell mine ASAP.

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iPhone 2.1 firmware upgrade « the Kiwi iPhone experience — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:56:59 +0000

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Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:00:46 +0000

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