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Originally Posted by HeartsOfFire
Slightly off topic, but I have a curious question about the memory wipe feature on Apple's recent devices.
Specifically, my iPad has an option whereby after 10 failed attempts to get through the password, it will 'erase all data.'
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but would that not be the equivalent of it acting like it's fresh out of the box again? In a hypothetical situation, if the iPad were stolen and the thief failed to decipher my password after 10 attempts and all data erased, would they not then be in possession of a 'like new' iPad? Would I as the owner just have to sigh with disdain and give up on ever seeing my property again, but be glad that at least my identity is kept secure?
Personally, I think if you fail 10 attempts to get the password right, the device should brick, but that is unrealistic. :P
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I don't know exactly how the process works, but this is the reason I turned off that option. I initially had it but realized at some point the individual who finds it or steals it might try the password 10 times and I'd lose the ability to track it via gps. I'd only use it if I had something incredibly important on the phone with very little encryption.