The reworded “Unknown Part” repair prompt in iOS 17.5’s Settings app no longer shames folks who dare use affordable aftermarket parts for their iPhones.
iOS 17.5 brings less intimidating “Unknown Part” repair prompts on iPhone
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Apple to permit used parts in iPhone repairs, with Activation Lock restricting components harvested from stolen devices
Apple will soon permit genuine parts to repair iPhones and other devices, except for the components harvested from stolen devices.
Hide the “unknown part” prompt on iPhone after replacing components with this jailbreak tweak
Something that I find annoying about the iPhone, and certainly many would agree, is that after using an aftermarket part to replace a broken iPhone component, iOS stains your Settings → About screen with a message about how the part isn’t genuine with an “Unknown Part” prompt.
Apple’s self-service repair program now includes M3 iMac and MacBook Pro
Apple has expanded its self-service repair program to include its M3-powered iMac desktops and MacBook Pro laptops, with genuine parts now available.
Apple expands Self Service Repair program to iPhone 15 and M2 Macs, launches a new diagnostic tool
Apple's Self Service Repair program is now available in more countries, and now includes the iPhone 15 family and M2-powered Mac computers.
iPhone 14 and M2 MacBooks join Apple’s self-repair program
Starting June 21, you can order genuine Apple parts to self-repair any iPhone 14, M2 MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with M2 Max or M2 Pro.
Apple expands iPhone repair program to European countries and United Kingdom
Apple's iPhone repair program now lets customers in the UK and seven European countries buy genuine Apple parts, download free repair manuals and more.
iPhone 14 display and back glass are much easier to repair
The display on the front and glass on the back side of Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models are much easier to access and repair than before.
Apple’s repair parts will have longer serial numbers following iPhone 14 launch
Apple's repair parts for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and other products will use longer serial numbers starting October after the iPhone 14 lineup has launched.
Apple’s self-service program now lets you repair your MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Aside from the iPhone, Apple's self-service program now provides genuine parts and manuals for those wishing to repair a broken MacBook Air or Pro on their own.
Apple’s free repair program for iPhone 12 no sound issues extended for another year
Apple has extended its free service program for the iPhone 12 speaker issues for a year. It's now valid for up to three years after the first retail sale of the device.
A right to repair advocate praises Apple’s early efforts, but says the company still wants too much control
Announced in the fall of last year, Apple's Self Service Repair program officially went live in the United States earlier today. For the most part, Apple has seen a lot of praise for the new effort, giving at least a little bit more control to the device owner when it comes to self service repair. However, there are some things to be aware of, and at least one advocate believes Apple's still leveraging its own power a bit too much.