If you lost your iPhone or it was stolen it was just a worthless brick for the f...

blattimwind · on Sept 28, 2019

It didn't, because the encryption keys are in the secure coprocessor.

oarsinsync · on Sept 28, 2019

Your data is protected, but the iCloud activation lock can be bypassed. Hence it no longer being a brick.

tptacek · on Sept 28, 2019

What's the market value of a phone that has to be put into firmware upgrade mode every time it restarts?

oarsinsync · on Sept 29, 2019

TBD. Check out eBay in the coming months, I’m sure a value will be determined soon. It’s definitely higher than what it is now (sold as scrap for parts)