From "iPhone" to display parts and repair history-from "iOS 15.2" --cnet Japan

Apple adds a new section called "iPhone parts and repair history" to the "Settings" app.The company is preparing to provide a program to repair terminals by himself, and this section aims to provide more information to users.

Macrumors quickly discovered a support document released on December 7, US time.In that document, Apple said "iOS 15.The iPhone, which is equipped with "2", can confirm whether there is a replacement history of batteries, displays, and cameras.iOS 15.2 is the next version of the iPhone OS and will be released in December.

In November, the company announced that a new program "Self Service Repair" will be launched in 2022.Make sure that general users can purchase genuine parts from Apple so that they can repair them at home.Apple has released the repair manual online and provides tools to the user at the same price as the sales price to a regular repair company.This program is a major change in policy for Apple.Until now, the company has limited the use of parts, repair manuals, and diagnosis and adjustment apps to companies that participate in the company's certified and repair programs.

The information displayed in the new "Parts and Repair History" section differs depending on the owned iPhone model.For iPhone XR, XS, XS Max or later, you can check if there is a battery replacement history.Each model of iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 can check if there is a battery or display exchange history.In each model of the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13, the exchange history of the camera can also be confirmed.

According to Apple, if Apple genuine parts or tools are used during the repair service, "Apple genuine parts" will be displayed next to the part name.In addition, if you tap the part name, information such as the date of the repair service will be displayed.If it has been replaced with non -genuine parts, if it has been used or attached to another iPhone in the past, it will be displayed as "unknown parts" if it does not work properly.

This article edited by Asahi Interactive for an article from overseas RED VENTURES for Japan.