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>>robin_+(OP)
Can a hacked phone (such as one that was not in Lockdown Mode at one point in time) persist in a hacked state?

Obviously, the theoretical answer is yes, given an advanced-enough exploit. But let's say Apple is unaware of a specific rootkit. If each OS update is a wave, is the installed exploit more like a rowboat or a frigate? Will it likely be defeated accidentally by minor OS changes, or is it likely to endure?

This answer is actionable. If exploits are rowboats, installing developer OS betas might be security-enhancing: the exploit might break before the exploiters have a chance to update it.

>>boring+g8
You should read into IOS internals before commenting stuff like this. Your answer is wrong, and rootkits have been dead on most OS's for years, but ESPECIALLY IOS. Not every OS is like Linux where security is second.

Even a cursory glance would show it's literally impossible on IOS with even a basic understanding.