As the official version of iOS 15.2 is about to be launched, Apple has taken the lead in adding the new function ” iPhone Parts and Repair Records ” to the iOS 15.2 RC version . This parts repair function is mainly to allow users to understand the currently replaced parts after the iPhone is repaired and replaced. Whether it is an original or a sub-factory part , you don’t have to worry about it being replaced by a sub-factory part by a repair shop.
Apple released the ” iPhone parts and service history “ technical document stating that from iOS 15.2 or higher system version, iPhone parts repair history can be queried through iOS About. Only after repair After parts are replaced, the system will automatically display the parts repair message .
Apple mainly ensures that when repairing and replacing iPhone parts, it can replace original parts that meet Apple’s quality and performance standards. Batteries, screens, or camera lenses will all have original safety certification mechanisms. Before iOS 15.2, they could only be replaced when the phone is turned on. The non-original parts display will pop up, but from now on all hardware detection information will be recorded in About This Machine.
How to check iPhone parts repair records?
After replacing iPhone parts, if you want to confirm whether they are original parts, you only need to upgrade the system to iOS 15.2 or a newer version , and you can go to iOS ” Settings ” > ” General ” > ” About This Mac ” and you will see Repair records of iPhone parts . (It will not be displayed if there is no replacement)
After replacing parts according to the device, the system will automatically detect whether they are original parts, and there will also be different display results. Usually only the following iPhone devices will be displayed:
- Original battery check : iPhone SE second generation, iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or newer models only
- Original screen and lens inspection : only for iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or new models.
iPhone original parts display results
If you have replaced original Apple parts, you can see the ” Genuine Apple Part ” prompt next to the part. Click on it for more information, and you can also check the repair date or other information.
iPhone sub-factory parts display results
If non-original parts , defective parts , or errors in the repair process are replaced , a gray exclamation point will be displayed and one of the following warning messages will pop up:
- Unknown Part
- Was already used or installed in another iPhone
- Is n’t functioning as expected
If you see the above non-original message warning, you will know that the replacement part is a sub-factory part. It is recommended to confirm whether the repair shop is an Apple authorized repair center or an Apple Store. Usually repairs are done through Apple authorized repair centers. Most of them will display ” Apple original parts “, if it is not a non-original factory authorized repair center, don’t be too surprised that it will be replaced with sub-factory parts.
s there any impact if the iPhone displays non-original parts?
If you find that a non-original parts warning is displayed in the system or about the device after your iPhone has been repaired , you don’t need to worry too much.
According to Apple, the repair history will not cause the iPhone battery, screen or camera functions to become unusable. This information will be recorded in the device to facilitate Apple’s subsequent safety analysis or improvement of future products.
Apple will actually add iPhone parts repair records to iOS 15.2 or newer versions. The most important thing is that Apple is opposed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), President Biden and the Green Century Foundation. Apple has used different means to prevent third-party repair providers. Replacing parts is also affected by the Consumer Right to Repair Act for consumer electronics such as mobile phones. It is not until recently that we are willing to launch a ” self-service repair plan ” to allow users to repair themselves, and eliminate the problem that replacing the iPhone 13 screen will cause Face ID to become unusable. limit.
Of course, this function also brings security protection to the second-hand iPhone market. When purchasing a mobile phone, you can directly use the built-in function to determine whether the iPhone parts are original or sub-factory parts, and avoid buying an assembly machine.