Apple will reportedly notify users if one of their iPhone components turns out to be non-genuine. This notification will come with the iOS 15.2 update. Along with the iOS 15.2 update, Apple included a new category in Settings. So, there will be additional 'Parts and Service History' information in the General menu in Settings. As the name implies, this option will display a history of the services that have been performed on the iPhone, along with the components that were replaced. If it turns out that there is a component that is considered non-genuine, Apple will provide a notification that the component is unknown.
In addition, an unknown part notification will also appear if the component has been used on another iPhone or is not functioning normally. However, Apple ensures, this notification is only in the form of information and will not affect the performance of the component. The notifications given after the iOS 15.2 update will be different for each model. iPhone XR, iPhone XS and versions below will only get information about the battery components used.
While on the iPhone 11, the repair information carried out includes the battery and screen. Finally, on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, the information provided includes the battery, screen, and camera. The presence of this feature is said to be part of Apple's plan that will allow users to repair their devices independently through the Self Services Repair program. This clearly helps users to re-confirm whether the components that are replaced from their iPhones are genuine products if one day they are serviced. In addition, this feature can also help users who buy used iPhones to find out whether the components inside are still original.
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Not only that, Apple mentioned that the use of unauthorized components can mess up photos in Portrait mode. Worst of all, the use of these unauthorized camera components can cause third-party camera applications to freeze and not function properly. third using unofficial components. Apple does have Authorized Service Providers aka authorized service providers and a number of service places that are certified by the company. However, there are quite a lot of shops or service places that are not certified, and this makes the potential for using unauthorized components because they are considered cheaper.
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