The iFixit community notes that they need explicit permission to repair the device
A few days ago the presentation of the iPhone 15 took place, the next Apple cell phone that goes on sale tomorrow September 22nd. The North American company not only revealed the official details of the iPhone 15, but also confirmed that it had integrated a crucial aspect of the iPhone 14 into the Pro models of its successor, in short, to reduce the cost of repairing the back glass. But unfortunately for iPhone 14 owners, one of Apple’s latest moves has gone against the interests of those who want it Repair the terminal yourself.
Currently, only a few communities on the Internet have such importance I’ll fix it. For years, this portal has brought together repair enthusiasts who share their secrets and adventures with others interested in their work or hobby. Weeks ago, the repairability rating of the iPhone 14 was 7 out of 10, a number that made it one of Apple’s highest-rated products. According to a strict politics As the company announced a few weeks ago, the platform’s members checked their score and currently it has dropped to 4 out of 10.
To repair their iPhone 14, users need authorization from Apple
As the PC Gamer portal reports, this is due to a curious decision by the North American company. Apparently just that authorized workshops Apple itself will have the opportunity to repair the different models of the iPhone 14. Although some users have official parts, the truth is that they are unusable without the company’s authorization, which is why those who try to repair their devices face crashes, frustrating screens that indicate this Parts cannot be checked.
Due to this situation, iFixit has significantly reduced the repairability value of the iPhone 14. Although the North American company offers users the opportunity to repair their own devices with original parts, those who wish to use this option should contact authorized repairers to ensure that the serial number of the device matches that of the parts in question. Otherwise, the mobile will not be able to verify the authenticity of the parts and will assume that they are not original Apple replacement parts. Be that as it may, this is a situation that has angered home improvement fans.
