iPhone 13: Apple imposes a new "repair restriction" never seen

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A next system update will allow you to use Face ID on the iPhone 13 with screens offered by third -party manufacturers.

Good news for iPhone 13 users who want to have their screen replaced by a third -party repairer: a next system update will make the operation possible, without causing the front of the front ID.The information was communicated by Apple to our colleagues from The Verge, but the manufacturer did not specify when the update will take place.

This news removes a big thorn from the foot to small repair companies which could not replace the screen of the iPhone 13 without causing the deactivation of Face ID.Indeed, the official screens of the Apple smartphone incorporate a tiny chip which is required to link the iPhone 13 to its screen in a process called "serialization".This process is essential to operate in front of ID.The only solution for repairers is to transfer the chip to an unofficial screen, but the operation is very complex as shown in the video below.

After replacing the screen with an unofficial model, the iPhone 13 displays at 3 min 4 s the unable to verify that iPhone has a genuine display (impossible to check that the iPhone has an authentic screen).Then at 3 min 31 s the sanction falls: Face Id Not available (Face ID not available).We can see from the fourth minute the transfer phase of the component which is very delicate and requires adequate tools.

This method forces the hand of independent repairers, who must then join the Apple IRP program to access authentic parts.

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For the user, the cost of repairing a screen excluding warranty is billed by Apple 251.10 euros for the iPhone 13 Mini, 311.10 euros for the iPhone 13/13 Pro and 361.10 euros for'iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Source: The Verge