Apple Will No Longer Disable Face ID if You Perform Third-Party iPhone 13 Screen Repairs

Apple Will No Longer Disable Face ID if You Perform Third-Party iPhone 13 Screen Repairs

2 years ago
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https://wccftech.com/apple-no-longer-disable-face-id-after-iphone-13-screen-repairs/

If you erroneously broke the iPhone 13 display and attempted to perform your own replacement procedure, Apple would disable Face ID, much to the dismay of customers and third-party repair personnel. Even if it was a genuine display, you could no longer access the device through facial recognition. Fortunately, things are taking a positive turn as Apple says it will stop locking down the feature.

Speaking to The Verge, Apple states that it will release a software update in the future that will not force you or third-party repair shops to transfer the microcontroller necessary to keep Face ID working after a screen replacement. Apple has not stated why it is moving away from its usual practice of locking down third-party repairs, but it might have something to do with all the criticism the technology giant has faced through media, Right to Repair advocates, and possibly infuriated customers.