In the second beta of iOS 14.4, released this week for developers and public testers, MacRumors contributor Steve Moser has unveiled code indicating that Apple will introduce a new warning for iPhones that have repaired the camera or have have been replaced with aftermarket components rather than genuine Apple components. .
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“It can’t be verified if this iPhone has an authentic Apple camera,” the message will read. As with a similar warning for non-genuine iPhone displays, the message will likely appear in the Settings> General app, as needed, and the warning may also appear as a notification on the lock screen for a short period of time. time.
Apple’s similar display warning doesn’t affect your ability to use your iPhone or display in any way, so it probably will with the camera warning, but it remains to be seen. Apple also displays a similar message for non-genuine iPhone batteries, which also does not affect the use of the device beyond disabling a battery health feature that displays the maximum remaining battery capacity.
The non-genuine camera message is likely to direct users to a future Apple support document, emphasizing the importance of iPhone repairs completed by licensed and trained technicians using genuine Apple parts, including Apple, Apple Authorized Service Providers, and Apple’s Independent Repair Supplier. Time schedule.
Last year, repair site iFixit reported that licensed technicians are required to run Apple’s cloud-based system setup app to complete camera repairs and display all iPhone 12 models, citing Apple’s internal documentation. Failure to follow this step may result in the camera defending or not responding for a short time, according to iFixit tests.