Apple letting repair shops replace iPhone screens should always be the norm
(iMore iPhone)

Why wasn`t this the way things were always going to be? We received a spot of good news yesterday with the revelation that Apple plans to release a software update that will allow third-party repair shops to swap out iPhone 13 screens without breaking Face ID, but why was that ever in question? Backing up for a moment, let`s remind everyone of what was going on. As iFixit and others noted, replacing an iPhone 13 screen is relatively easy except for one new chip attached to the glass. That chip isn`t an issue for Apple and its authorized repair centers — but it is kryptonite to third-party shops. See, that chip renders Face ID unusable if it isn`t swapped from the old screen or re-programmed. Unfortunately, most repair shops can`t do either, effectively breaking Face ID. It`s a whole thing and, frankly, not a great look for Apple. iFixit: This unprecedented lockdown is unique to Apple and totally new in the iPhone 13. It is likely the strongest case yet for right to repair ...