iFixit: iPhone 12 camera cannot be repaired by a third party
Is this the end of the repairable iPhone? According to a report by iFixit, Apple added another repair barrier for the iPhone 12. This will further restrict third parties from helping users replace the camera module.
Technicians discovered that the iPhone 12's camera requires software authorization to function normally after parts are replaced. This is not the case with previous iPhones. With older models, the camera can simply be exchanged and used perfectly without any further steps.
iFixit said the camera and display are among the most common parts that need to be repaired or replaced by the user. Apple continues to add more and more restrictions to its devices and it is now difficult for uncertified technicians to replace or repair devices for iPhone.
If parts of the iPhone 12's camera are replaced without official approval from Apple, it will appear to operate normally at startup, but some malfunctions may occur during normal use. iFixit pointed out that the camera cannot be switched to ultra wide angle and can only work in certain camera modes, and other modes are then completely no longer available.
Also, iFixit claims that this software authorization can only be done through the use of Apple's proprietary application called System Configuration. Only official Apple repair organizations such as Apple Store or Best Buy have access to this application.
This is also confirmed by the Apple Repair Manual. It says that the new iPhone must run Apple's proprietary system configuration software in connection with the cloud in order to be able to repair or replace the camera.
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