Cops Can Bypass iPhone’s Automatic Reboot to Get Into Locked Phones, Leaked Video Claims
A leaked video suggests police can sidestep iPhone’s automatic reboot, unsettling users’ trust in Apple’s flagship security.
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What is the GrayKey tool mentioned in the leak?
GrayKey is described as a forensic device that can preserve an iPhone’s unlocked state, allowing continued access without triggering the automatic reboot.
How did the information about bypassing iPhone security become public?
A video showing the technique was shared with technology outlets, prompting coverage by Gadget Review, AppleInsider, Gizmodo and 404 Media.
What could the reported bypass mean for iPhone users?
If the method works, law‑enforcement could access data on locked iPhones despite Apple’s reboot protection, raising privacy concerns for device owners.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: A leaked video suggests police can sidestep iPhone’s automatic reboot, unsettling users’ trust in Apple’s flagship security.
- Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.
iPhone owners are suddenly confronting the prospect that a locked phone may no longer guarantee privacy, as reports suggest police can defeat the automatic reboot that erases data after multiple failed unlock attempts. The idea that Apple’s most stubborn security feature could be sidestepped runs counter to the reputation of iOS as a fortress.
A video circulated among security researchers shows the GrayKey forensic device maintaining the phone in an unlocked state, implying a workaround for the reboot protection. Gadget Review, AppleInsider, Gizmodo and 404 Media all describe the same leak, linking the method to law‑enforcement use.
The next step will be whether Apple issues a patch or legislators intervene to limit such capabilities.
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Who reported it (4)
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Leaked Video Claims GrayKey Tool May Preserve iPhone’s Unlocked Forensic StateGadget Review · 7h ago
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GrayKey might have a workaround for Apple's iPhone reboot protectionAppleInsider · 7h ago
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