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Third party repairs on iPhone 13 are pretty much impossible

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5 pointsethanpil3 comments

This article doesn’t quite outline the specific measures Apple implemented, but am I the only one who’s not necessarily against the measures themselves?

I’m against Apple not allowing repair shops access to the tools, but with that being said I like the fact that I don’t have to worry about whether or not the newly installed display has a Face ID module that’s been tampered with.

I can imagine someone creating a display with a modified Face ID module that has a back door or some such thing. Without calibration/certification of the module, how would I know if that’s the case after a 3rd party repair?

I’m not sure about the whole thing, tbh, just thinking aloud.

The issue is that you don't have an alternative option. If you're concerned with the possibility of a modified Face ID module, by all means go to Apple for those repairs. They do a great job with good customer service, and in many cases you can maintain your warranty.

However, many people would prefer to have another company repair a device that they own. I personally am okay with the risk associated with a 3rd party repair, because the prices are often significantly better. Hell, back in the iPhone 4 days I was able to replace my own screen with little to no difficulty.

There's a difference between "I don't want to have my phone repaired by a third party" and "I don't want anyone to be able to have their phone repaired by a third party." I respect the first statement, which seems to be where you're coming from. I'm not a big fan of the second one.

Thanks for clarifying this part of the argument, and I agree with you. Maybe a simple notice in General that says “Repaired by a third party technician” would suffice. I definitely agree that their current approach is unnecessary and a step in the wrong direction.

Thanks again.

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