Steve Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 By activating a dormant software lock on their newest iPhones, Apple is effectively announcing a drastic new policy: only Apple batteries can go in iPhones, and only they can install them. If you replace the battery in the newest iPhones, a message indicating you need to service your battery appears in Settings > Battery, next to Battery Health. The "Service" message is normally an indication that the battery is degraded and needs to be replaced. The message still shows up when you put in a brand new battery, however. Here's the bigger problem: our lab tests confirmed that even when you swap in a genuine Apple battery, the phone will still display the "Service" message. It's not a bug; it's a feature Apple wants. Unless an Apple Genius or an Apple Authorized Service Provider authenticates a battery to the phone, that phone will never show its battery health and always report a vague, ominous problem. https://www.ifixit.com/News/apple-is-locking-batteries-to-iphones-now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Wow that's a total Apple move. (ie. dickish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHouse Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Just another reason NOT to purchase an iPhone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watzz Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Never been a fan of em anyway. Plus, no way I'm handing over $1200.00 for a freakin phone!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkei Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Apple gonna Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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