Apple added a “Repair Assistant” characteristic in iOS 18 that’s designed to permit iPhone customers to configure alternative components after a restore. The Restore Assistant works with real Apple parts, and it makes certain that an iPhone is purposeful and dealing as supposed if it has been repaired with an Apple half.
A alternative show, for instance, will be configured with the Restore Assistant to ensure that True Tone, auto brightness choices, and different options are accessible. For the battery, the configuration course of ensures Battery Well being reporting works correctly.
The characteristic is in a position for use to configure components that have been put in previous to iOS 18’s launch. Customers who’ve had a third-party battery alternative that used an Apple battery, for instance, can configure it as a real Apple element.
After putting in iOS 18, in case you have a component that is ready to be configured, it can present up underneath Elements and Service within the About part of the Settings app. Customers who haven’t had a restore won’t see this part.
Apple says that Restore Assistant is in a position for use with iPhone 12 and later fashions. Batteries, cameras, shows, and extra will be configured utilizing the software.
Restore Assistant was first highlighted by Apple again in April. On the time, Apple mentioned that it could be launched within the fall, and would supply a method for used real Apple components to be employed for totally purposeful repairs.
As a part of this modification, Apple is extending Activation Lock to iPhone components to discourage stolen iPhones from being disassembled for parts.