Apple’s apparent U-turn on repairability will soon assist you in identifying shady iPhone repair services and part vendors. According to sources, iOS 15.2’s settings will have a “parts and service history” section (under General > About) that reveals not just if the battery, camera, and display have been replaced, but also whether they are officially sanctioned Apple hardware. If a component is described as an “unknown part,” it’s either unofficial, a previously used part from another iPhone, or it’s defective.
The amount you’ll learn is determined by the model of your iPhone. Any iPhone XR, XS, or second-generation iPhone SE user can only know if the battery has been changed. You’ll need an iPhone 11 or later to see whether the display has been swapped, and an iPhone 12 or later to see if the camera has been replaced. Apple emphasized that these warnings will not prohibit you from using your smartphone if you’re okay with utilizing unapproved components and losing warranty coverage.
iOS 15.2 is presently available as a release candidate for developers, implying that the final version will be ready shortly. It’s unclear whether iPad customers will get a similar component history option at some time.
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