iOS 18 RC Adds "iPhone Parts Activation Lock," Exercise Caution When Replacing Parts!

iOS 18 RC Adds "iPhone Parts Activation Lock," Exercise Caution When Replacing Parts!According to user submissions, Apple's iOS 18 RC system has implemented a new feature called "iPhone Parts Activation Lock." This feature significantly impacts users who want to replace parts on their iPhones, and users should pay attention to the following points during repairs:Part Source Tracking, Preventing "Switching Parts"When a repair device detects that a replaced part comes from another device that has activated the Activation Lock or is in Lost Mode, the part's calibration function will be restricted and unusable

iOS 18 RC Adds "iPhone Parts Activation Lock," Exercise Caution When Replacing Parts!

According to user submissions, Apple's iOS 18 RC system has implemented a new feature called "iPhone Parts Activation Lock." This feature significantly impacts users who want to replace parts on their iPhones, and users should pay attention to the following points during repairs:

Part Source Tracking, Preventing "Switching Parts"

When a repair device detects that a replaced part comes from another device that has activated the Activation Lock or is in Lost Mode, the part's calibration function will be restricted and unusable. This means that even after replacing the part, it may not function properly. Additionally, the part cannot be used normally until the Activation Lock is removed.

System-Built-in Feature, Hiding the Truth About Replacement Parts?

Interestingly, iOS 18 RC also provides a feature to hide the truth about replacement parts. iPhones running this current version of the system, if they have had parts replaced (battery, screen, camera, etc.), can use the system's built-in diagnostic function to modify the display of the parts, which are originally shown as unknown, into genuine parts in the system. This means that even if non-original parts are replaced, the system will still display them as genuine parts, making it difficult for users to identify the actual situation of the replaced parts.

System Downgrade Ineffective, Replacement Part Information Cannot Be Hidden

It's worth noting that even downgrading the system to iOS 17.6.1 will not hide the information about the replaced parts. This means that even with system downgrades, the truth about the replaced parts cannot be concealed.

Apple Repair Process Improvements, Original Parts Enjoy Full Functionality

On April 11th, Apple announced an improvement to its repair process. Starting this fall, specific iPhone models will support customers and independent repair providers using second-hand Apple parts for repairs. Used original parts will offer the same functionality and security as brand-new original parts, provided by the original calibration.

Summary:

The newly added "iPhone Parts Activation Lock" feature in iOS 18 RC aims to prevent users from using parts from other devices for repairs and provides a more secure repair process. However, the built-in feature to hide replacement parts has raised concerns for users as it becomes difficult to determine the authenticity of the repaired parts.

In conclusion, when repairing iPhones, users need to choose repair providers with caution and ensure that the source of the replacement parts is reliable. Users also need to be aware of the changes in iOS 18 RC to avoid system issues caused by part replacements.