In the second beta of iOS 14.4 released this week to developers and public testers, MacRumors contributor Steve Moser has unveiled a code that indicates that Apple will introduce a new warning to iPhones that have been repaired or replaced the camera with components from the retail market instead of genuine Apple components. .
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“It can’t be verified that this iPhone has a genuine Apple camera,” the message will read. As with a similar warning for non-original iPhone screens, the message is likely to appear in the Settings app in General> About, as needed, and the warning may also appear as a notification on the iPhone screen. blocking for a short period.
Apple’s similar warning related to the screen does not affect the possibility of using the iPhone or the screen in any way, so it will probably also be the case of the warning related to the camera, but it remains to be seen . Apple also displays a similar message for non-original iPhone batteries that also does not affect device usage beyond disabling a battery status feature that displays the maximum remaining battery capacity.
The non-genuine camera message will likely direct users to a future Apple support document, which will emphasize the importance of iPhone repairs being completed by authorized technicians and formats using original Apple parts. , including Apple, Apple’s authorized service providers and those who are part of Apple’s independent repair provider. Program.
Last year, the iFixit repair website reported that authorized technicians must run Apple’s patented, cloud-based system configuration application to complete camera and display repairs on all models of ‘iPhone 12, citing Apple’s internal documentation. According to iFixit testing, if you do not complete this step, the camera may experience problems or stop responding completely in a short time.