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iPhone restore error 53
What iTunes and Finder are actually telling you, and which component to look at first.
Secure Enclave (SEP) — most often after an unpaired biometric part — Touch ID sensor fails secure-enclave pairing check (replaced/damaged home button or flex, water damage) - biometric hardware; historically Apple-only repair
Most likely: Secure EnclaveStop guessing which part failed
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