Personal computing discussed
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anotherengineer wrote:Maybe they have changed some things with the updated ios, I have not had a chance to check it out again yet.
Deanjo wrote:anotherengineer wrote:Maybe they have changed some things with the updated ios, I have not had a chance to check it out again yet.
If you report it stolen to Apple the device is permanently disabled. I find it funny that you are miffed that the device did exactly what it is designed to do to keep your data safe from prying eyes.
Deanjo wrote:anotherengineer wrote:Maybe they have changed some things with the updated ios, I have not had a chance to check it out again yet.
If you report it stolen to Apple the device is permanently disabled. I find it funny that you are miffed that the device did exactly what it is designed to do to keep your data safe from prying eyes.
anotherengineer wrote:So, wife thought it would be good to get an ipad mini for daughter for Christmas..............etc. etc. all set up, and then someone puts in/messes up password and gets disabled.
Not the 3 tries, not a try again later, just disabled and have a nice day.
Well finally got around to it, and wow, kind of a painful process. Have to download and install itunes, which I don't have or use.
Perfect downloading.
Maybe Apple should put in a 3 strikes password before disabling the device. Maybe I shouldn't bother to put one on this time.
anotherengineer wrote:
[user doesn't know how device works, does something incorrect, device responds appropriately, user blames device]
End rant.
derFunkenstein wrote:anotherengineer - how is it supposed to know the difference between a typo and the almost-lucky guess of a stranger who absconded with your device? If it's not important on a tablet, why is there a passcode on it in the first place? (btw I don't use a passcode on my tablet because it doesn't leave the house, so I agree, it's not as important on a tablet)
I've been using iTunes - even on Windows - for about 10 years now. I guess I don't get the hate. It does a nice job of what it's supposed to do.
pikaporeon wrote:Also relevant - what password are you failing for "no three strikes?" You can whiff on your pin to log in several times...
Flying Fox wrote:Could it be as simple as the wife tried 2 times already unsuccessfully, then handed it to you, and you entered it wrong for the last time, then bam!?
Accidents do happen...
anotherengineer wrote:If you have or store sensitive info on it and it gets stolen, then I can understand that aspect of it.
Deanjo wrote:anotherengineer wrote:If you have or store sensitive info on it and it gets stolen, then I can understand that aspect of it.
So the iPad is supposed to analyze your data and determine that it's sensitive now too? Seriously, if you are not worried about people poking around on your iPad then just don't enable the lock, that's why you can disable it!
cynan wrote:If you aren't enamored with the prospect of dealing with iTunes, then iDevices are probably not for you anyway. The iOS usage model is heavily centered around iTunes (though perhaps less and less so with the growing dependence on the cloud). All firmware updates are managed through iTunes and it's pretty much the only way to transfer files between a PC and the device (at least if it isn't jail broken). Dependence on software such as iTunes to reset the password is therefore a bit more excusable for an iDevice than, say, for an Android.
But yeah, I hate the necessity of iTunes for the local transferring of files - and only files, no less, that Apple deems you should be putting on their device. A major reason why I personal shy away from Apple mobile devices, at least historically.
Deanjo wrote:anotherengineer wrote:Maybe they have changed some things with the updated ios, I have not had a chance to check it out again yet.
If you report it stolen to Apple the device is permanently disabled. I find it funny that you are miffed that the device did exactly what it is designed to do to keep your data safe from prying eyes.
auxy wrote:Wow! Soooo glad I don't use Apple products. What an irritation! (´д⊂)
This whole thread has been fanboys shouting "but that's how it's supposed to work!" as if that has any relevance to anything. Who cares? That may be intended functionality, but that doesn't make it any less brain dead. Who the hell would put sensitive data on an ipad anyway?ヽ(´ー`)ノ
Yet another Apple "feature" the cultists spin as a good thing while normal people scratch their heads in disbelief. Σ(´∀`;)
sweatshopking wrote:
ohhh that's why all those celebs had nude pics stolen! cause it just works for security!
what percent of market share does apple need to take before we stop calling people cultists? I don't love iOS or OSX much, but "regular people" certainly do.
pikaporeon wrote:A quick google indicates you need to fail 6 consecutive times for a one minute lockout, and only further subsequent mistakes will lead to an infinite (or in the display's case, a 22 million minute) disable period
Deanjo wrote:sweatshopking wrote:
ohhh that's why all those celebs had nude pics stolen! cause it just works for security!
what percent of market share does apple need to take before we stop calling people cultists? I don't love iOS or OSX much, but "regular people" certainly do.
Wow, way to completely miss the mark. Those photos came from the hacked iCloud account.
I suppose all those hacked hacked hotmail accounts are a flaw in windows?
sweatshopking wrote:they came from hacked phone backups stored on icloud.