Certified Apple Technicians May Soon Repair Face ID Without Replacing Entire iPhone

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- Updated: 25th Feb 2022, 17:11 IST
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According to Apple, authorized Apple service specialists may perform Face ID repairs on iPhone XS. And also subsequent phones without replacing the complete phone. According to a report by MacRumors, the tech giant may soon offer access to a new TrueDepth Camera service portion. It will comprise Face ID, and front camera modules to Apple Stores and Apple certified service providers.

Consequently, shops and authorized carriers would do same-unit repairs on phones experiencing Face ID problems rather than replacing the handset.

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According to an internal document from Apple, the change will help minimize its products’ carbon footprint. By reducing the amount of whole-unit repairs that are there. In addition, if this occurs, users of iPhone XS devices and subsequent will not require to set up a new iPhone. They risk losing their data just because of a Face ID issue on their current device.

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As of now, it is unclear when this new repair procedure will come into effect. However, the corporation has said that you would provide technicians with training and paperwork later.

The announcement comes only a few months after Apple unveiled its new Self Service Repair programme. It has the potential to make repairs even more convenient. Apple will provide users with instructions on how to repair their smartphones at home. While also providing them with the necessary components and equipment. In addition, when customers return their old details after repairing their devices. They will be eligible for a recycling credit as well.

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Apple said that the Self Service Repair service would be launched in the United States early this year, with plans to spread to other countries afterwards.



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Highlights of the Story

  • In 2017, Apple debuted Face ID on the iPhone X, which became widely available in 2018.
  • Just a few months ago, Apple unveiled the new Self Service Repair programme.
  • Apple’s latest action is likely to impact the environment positively.