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snuxoll | 25 days ago

It's close enough, because (most of) the encryption keys are wiped from memory every time the device is locked, and this action makes the secure enclave require PIN authentication to release them again.

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overfeed|25 days ago

> It's close enough

Not really, because tools like Cellbrite are more limited with BFU, hence the manual informing LEO to keep (locked) devices charged, amd the countermeasures being iOS forcefully rebooting devices that have been locked for too long.

CGMthrowaway|25 days ago

There is a way now to force BFU from a phone that is turned on, I can't remember the sequence