Android factory reset protection is useless

[Kevin Lancaster]

Android factory reset protection is useless

Don’t trust Android’s Factory Reset Protection feature to make your stolen phone unusable for thieves.

 

[cozinsky]

iOS does not have this flaw. There is a reason why iOS is the superior OS.

 

[konfab]

iOS does not have this flaw. There is a reason why iOS is the superior OS.

It has already been patched.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/01/05/aosp-changelogs-posted-for-januarys-6-0-1-and-5-1-1-security-updates/

 

[Ninja'd]

I wasn't even aware of the feature.

 

[Dolby]

There is a reason why iOS is the superior OS.

Here's a few articles on the Apple security flaw in iOS 4, iOS 6, iOS 7 and iOS 9

http://appleinsider.com/articles/10...ios_4_1_allows_iphone_access_without_passcode
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...s-61-lets-anyone-bypass-an-iphones-lockscreen
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/09/19/apples-control-center-used-to-bypass-ios-7-passcode-lock
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15...ts-unrestricted-access-to-photos-and-contacts

You'd think with something as simple and limited as iOS though, they'd be able to control these flaws. At least Android is continually pushing the boundaries and flaws can creep in

 

[R13...]

Here's a few articles on the Apple security flaw in iOS 4, iOS 6, iOS 7 and iOS 9

http://appleinsider.com/articles/10...ios_4_1_allows_iphone_access_without_passcode
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...s-61-lets-anyone-bypass-an-iphones-lockscreen
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/09/19/apples-control-center-used-to-bypass-ios-7-passcode-lock
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15...ts-unrestricted-access-to-photos-and-contacts

You'd think with something as simple and limited as iOS though, they'd be able to control these flaws. At least Android is continually pushing the boundaries and flaws can creep in

At least with iOS you have the option to receive the security update while with android most users are left to live with the bugs as the updates never reach them

 

[R13...]

I wasn't even aware of the feature.

Looks like it's active by default but can be deactivated

 

[backstreetboy]

At least with iOS you have the option to receive the security update while with android most users are left to live with the bugs as the updates never reach them

www.cyanogenmod.org/
http://www.resurrectionremix.com/

 

[LCBXX]

So what is the real-world impact of this issue?

 

[AstroTurf]

So what is the real-world impact of this issue?

Stolen phones get recycled.

 

[blowdart18]

Looks like this thread has turned into a continuation of http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/804689-Why-iOS-is-better-than-Android!/page4

 

[kianm]

iOS does not have this flaw. There is a reason why iOS is the superior OS.

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