Apple's iOS 15.2 eliminates restrictions for third parties to repair broken iPhone 13 screens

Apple is easing restrictions on how its products are repaired following an iOS update that now lets third-party repair shops replace broken iPhone 13 screens without consequence. Originally the Face ID would be disabled if a service provider not authorized by the tech giant did the repair, but now the new iOS 15.2 beta has stopped the facial recognition system from cutting out. In a video showing the new operating system, iCorrect notes that following a DIY screen swap an'Important Display Message' warning appears that means the iPhone is unable to verify the new display is a'genuine Apple part.' The update comes just as Apple announced its upcoming Self Service Repair program on Wednesday that will let customers fix their own iPhones and Macs by ordering necessary'Apple approved' parts and tools. Originally the FaceID would be disabled if a service provider not authorized by the tech giant did the repair, but now the new iOS 15.2 beta has stopped the facial recognition system from cutting out The change, first confirmed by The Verge, is a huge win for the right to repair movement that has been putting pressure on Apple to let customers choose their own repair shops to fix broken devices.