Apple specifically complicates the repair of smartphones iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

iFixit specialists had previously disassembled and assessed the repairability of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, and now they have discovered more

one interesting feature of smartphones.

Do not touch with other people's hands

As it turned out, Apple introduced one technicala restriction that will complicate the repair of gadgets, especially in private workshops. So, after replacing the camera, software authorization is required through a special Apple application called System Configuration, which only certified service centers have access to.


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Of course, the camera can be changed, but without authorization it may not work correctly: for example, it may not switch to the ultra-wide-angle module, and some modes will not be available.


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Previously, there were no such restrictions in older smartphones.did not have. Users easily repaired gadgets at unofficial service centers, where they used third-party components or parts from donor smartphones for replacement. And such repairs were cheaper.

By the way, authorization is now required when replacing the display. In this case, it works without problems, but the user will receive a notification that the screen may not be original.

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