content: Because it refers to physical modification. Rule 1 of security: If someone has physical access to your computer, it is not your computer anymore. If someone has physical access to your device who wants the data off, you are fucked (though honestly, iphones are actually an exception to this- they are locked down to the point of being pretty difficult to break into). The point of the brick is only to make sure apple has a monopoly on repairs. I can replace a home button for a couple of dollars. Apple will charge 100...