FBI Didn't Ask Apple for Help Unlocking Texas Shooter's iPhone in First 48 Hours [Updated]


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in aftermath of deadly shooting @ texas church on november 5th, fbi , other law enforcement agencies failed ask apple unlocking shooter devin patrick kelley's iphone, reports reuters.

according source spoke reuters, fbi did not contact apple 48 hours after shooting, missing critical window iphone in question might have been easier unlock.

if iphone had touch id enabled, shooter's finger might have been able used unlock device. unlocking method have needed used within 48 hour window, touch id disabled after 48 hours have passed since last activated or when iphone powered off.

christopher combs, head of fbi's san antonio field office, said on tuesday shooter's smartphone being transferred fbi's crime lab in quantico, virginia authorities have not been able unlock it.

little known shooter's smartphone @ time. sources told washington post it's iphone, it's not known iphone nor version of ios it's running. it's not known if touch id indeed enabled on phone @ point.

learned the san bernardino case, apple not provide authorities tools unlock iphone, company can , provide icloud data if compelled court order. not known if apple has received court order asking icloud information.

update: apple has provided statement on situation smartphone owned texas shooter.
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article link: fbi didn't ask apple unlocking texas shooter's iphone in first 48 hours [updated]
 

after last time can see why. apple not willing out of ordinary unlock these devices , agree stance honest.

guy dead , motive pretty had grudge family member , acted alone doubt there's of evidence on phone leading larger conspiracy.
 


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