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As the official version of iOS 15.2 is about to be launched, Apple is the first to add the new function of “iPhone Parts and Repair Record” to iOS 15.2 RC version. This part repair function is mainly to let users know the current replacement parts after the iPhone repairs and replaces the parts. Whether it is the original factory or the sub-factory parts, there is no need to worry about being replaced by the sub-factory parts by the repair shop.
Apple’s release of the “iPhone parts and service history” (iPhone parts and service history) technical document pointed out that from iOS 15.2 or higher system versions, the iPhone parts repair history can be queried in this machine through iOS, and only in repair and replacement After the parts are installed, the system will automatically display the parts repair information.
Apple’s main purpose is to ensure that when repairing and replacing iPhone parts, original parts that meet Apple’s quality and performance standards can be replaced. For example, batteries, screens, or camera lenses will have the original factory safety certification mechanism. Before iOS 15.2, they can only be turned on. Jump out of the display of non-original parts, but from now on, all hardware inspection information will be recorded in About this machine.
How to check the repair records of iPhone parts?
After replacing the iPhone parts, if you want to confirm whether it is the original part, just upgrade the system to iOS 15.2 or a newer version, you can go to iOS “Settings”> “General”> “About This Machine”, and you will see the iPhone parts Maintenance records. (No replacement will not be displayed)
And after the parts are replaced according to the device, the system will automatically detect whether it is an original part, and there will be different display results, usually only the following iPhone devices will display:
- Original battery inspection: Only for iPhone SE second generation, iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or newer models
- Original screen and lens inspection: Only for iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or newer models.
iPhone original parts display results
If you have replaced Apple original parts, you will be able to see the “Genuine Apple Part” prompt next to the part, click for more information, and you can also check the repair date or other information.
iPhone sub-factory parts display results
If the replacement is a non-original part, a defective part, or an error in the repair process, a gray exclamation mark will be displayed, and one of the following warning messages will pop up:
- Unknown Part
- Was already used or installed in another iPhone
- Isn’t functioning as expected
If you see the above non-original message warning, you can 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 directly operated store. Usually repaired through an Apple authorized repair center, most of them will display ” “Apple Original Parts”, if it is not a non-original authorized repair center, don’t be too accidentally replaced with sub-factory parts.
Does iPhone display non-original parts affect it?
If you find that after the iPhone is repaired, you don’t have to worry too much about the warning about non-original parts in the system or about the machine.
According to Apple, the repair history record 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 product use.
In fact, Apple will add iPhone parts repair records to iOS 15.2 or the new version. The most important thing is that Apple is opposed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), President Biden and the Green Century Foundation. Apple uses different methods to prevent third-party repairers. Replacement of parts is also affected by consumer repair rights laws for consumer electronic products such as mobile phones. Until recently, they would be willing to launch a “self-repair plan” to allow users to repair themselves, and remove the iPhone 13 replacement screen will cause Face ID to be unavailable, etc. limit.
Of course, this function also brings a security protection to the second-hand iPhone market. You can directly determine whether the iPhone parts are original or sub-factory parts through the built-in function when buying a mobile phone, and it can also avoid buying an assembly machine.