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agloeregrets | 3 years ago

> They might not be resold at full price, but even selling to a fence for parts is profitable if your acquisition cost is zero.

Apple has started blacklisting parts associated with locked iPhones. At this point the only reusable bit is the case and possibly battery. The display, Face ID, Touch sensor, and such are all bricked. Overall the reduction is massive in any form. There isn't a 100% effective solution but you can easily cut down on 90%.

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ThePowerOfFuet|3 years ago

How have they been rendering unusable displays from stolen phones?