Apple added a “Restore Assistant” function in iOS 18 that’s designed to permit iPhone customers to configure substitute components after a restore. The Restore Assistant works with real Apple elements, and it makes certain that an iPhone is purposeful and dealing as supposed if it has been repaired with an Apple half.
A substitute show, for instance, may be configured with the Restore Assistant to ensure that True Tone, auto brightness choices, and different options are accessible. For the battery, the configuration course of ensures Battery Well being reporting works correctly.
The function is in a position for use to configure components that have been put in previous to iOS 18’s launch. Customers who’ve had a third-party battery substitute that used an Apple battery, for instance, can configure it as a real Apple element.
After putting in iOS 18, if in case you have an element that is ready to be configured, it’ll present up beneath Elements and Service within the About part of the Settings app. Customers who haven’t had a restore is not going to see this part.
Apple says that Restore Assistant is in a position for use with iPhone 12 and later fashions. Batteries, cameras, shows, and extra may be configured utilizing the software.
Restore Assistant was first highlighted by Apple again in April. On the time, Apple mentioned that it might be launched within the fall, and would offer a approach for used real Apple components to be employed for totally purposeful repairs.
As a part of this alteration, Apple is extending Activation Lock to iPhone components to discourage stolen iPhones from being disassembled for elements.
