Can iPhone run properly if you take out the fingerprint sensor and such?

[xaw]

Can iPhone (let's say iPhone 6/7/8) run properly if you take out the fingerprint sensor and other "optional" parts such as in-built microphone, gyro, ambient light sensor, GPS, and nfc. If you know the answer about just one or more of these but not all, please do still answer. I just want the convenience without the unessential parts that could provide data to who-knows. I get iPhone is better with security and privacy than others, but i don't want extra "doors/entry points into my home" if I don't need them.

 

[IWT]

Welcome to our Forums.

Do you mean physically remove these things,or do you mean disable them?

Disabling most or all of the functions can easily be done, and your iPhone will work, although with limited functionality and, arguably, security.

If by “take out” you mean physically remove them, then I foresee endless problems, malfunctions and, of course, loss of all warranty on the iPhone.

Maybe I am misunderstanding your question. Please elucidate.

Ian

 

[InfamousJohnnyB]

It is my understanding that the phone becomes a brick with the sensor removed. All you can safely do is disable it. Although I don’t understand why one would want to do such a thing...

 

[xaw]

Welcome to our Forums.

Do you mean physically remove these things,or do you mean disable them?

Disabling most or all of the functions can easily be done, and your iPhone will work, although with limited functionality and, arguably, security.

If by “take out” you mean physically remove them, then I foresee endless problems, malfunctions and, of course, loss of all warranty on the iPhone.

Maybe I am misunderstanding your question. Please elucidate.

Ian

Physically.
Based on what do you foresee that?

 

[xaw]

It is my understanding that the phone becomes a brick with the sensor removed. All you can safely do is disable it. Although I don’t understand why one would want to do such a thing...

Because if the security is compromised it can be discreetly turned on without me doing so.

It is my understanding that the phone becomes a brick with the sensor removed.

Based on what source? And what sensor? The sensors I mentioned aren't necessary for most functions. Not that I mean the manufacturer couldn't make the phone in a way that makes it useless despite that, I don't know how it is, so I asked about it.

 

[IWT]

Well, xaw,

I’ve never faced a question of this sort previously; but going on what others have reported when some or any of the functions you mentioned have malfunctioned, the phone would be near to useless.

For example, without a Home Button - and that would be the case if you removed the fingerprint sensor - the two are linked together as one, then you would be more or less lost in terms of useage.

And I believe most of all the other items you want to remove are so linked to the operating system that I just can’t imagine any residual functionality remaining.

It’s entirely your business, of course, but if you want to secure doors, as you put it, rather than removing them, you could keep them securely closed by disabling all the items you mentioned.

Sorry, I can’t be be more helpful.

Ian

 

[Raz0rEdge]

You do not have access to the iOS source and thus you cannot remove the need for the various components you described. Additionally, you cannot just randomly rip of components from the iPhone logicboard and expect it to function. If iOS gives you some level of control over the various functions, then use it to control it. Do not look for other means as they are futile.

If this doesn't suit your "security" needs, don't buy the iPhone. Get an Android (without looking into their "security" measures) and see how long you last.

 

[Rocky97]

I do not recommend such at all. I do not see the purpose of this in all honesty ?

 

[DianeVan]

If you need that much security why not get a secure phone instead? There are several models which look much like an iPhone once in a case. A student of mine had two and ran his businesses in Russia from North America on them. He said they come from London and were 100% secure.

 

[lclev]

More like Bulgaria but they have partnerships in Europe, US and Asia.

https://securegroup.com/secure-phone-encrypted-communication-mobile-device/#

If you are that concerned and willing to pay for it.

Lisa