iPhone 12 cameras can only be replaced by official Apple technicians, 12 Pro is unaffected

31 October 2020
If you take the camera out of a brand new iPhone 12, put it in another new iPhone 12 and you'll run into inexplicable issues.

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abigfanoftechs, 31 Oct 2020The battery pairing to the board is done out of greed. Peo... moreWhile I would "generally" agree where your argument is going but it's herd-mentality when you justify an argument based on how many people replaces their camera module (happens only rarely but it can happen). The main question should be referred to this:

"Starting with the iPhone 12 series, changing the display and camera requires the use of the System Configuration tool, which will connect to Apple’s servers before reprogramming the new component to work properly."

System configuration tool doesn't even need to be done server-side, for reasons unbeknownst to us, it's only Apple can explain "why" but this move from Apple truly has an immediate effect to the repair industry all over the world, don't you think?

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    [deleted post]Not a single one of your comments is grammatically correct by the way.

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      abigfanoftechs, 31 Oct 2020I do believe you as I can see no depth that Apple won'... moreThey might justify it with the "Pro" moniker, as in "only non professional model needs a professional technician for repairs". Or they spared the Pro model because it's already more expensive and most people buy the non-pro.

        Anonymous, 31 Oct 2020You fail to see the big picture. They start with components... moreI do believe you as I can see no depth that Apple won't sink to for that extra cash.

        But from the article, the 12 was affected but not the 12 Pro.
        So do you think they rushed out the 12 Pro & forgot to pair the cameras to the board?

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          abigfanoftechs, 31 Oct 2020The battery pairing to the board is done out of greed. Peo... moreYou fail to see the big picture. They start with components people don't need to replace often and use security as an excuse. Later, when people fell for it, they will move on to other components. They already did it for battery and display, now camera. Next is the volume and lock buttons, mark my words.

            Anonymous, 31 Oct 2020Was the XR battery being paired to the logicboard also a bu... moreThe battery pairing to the board is done out of greed.
            People replace battery often, so more cash for Apple.

            How many people do you know replace their camera modules?
            Be honest with your answer.

              Anonymous, 31 Oct 2020Was the XR battery being paired to the logicboard also a bu... moreDon’t say copy because android fanboy might get trigger and yes they fellow Apple to the end

                annoying customer, 31 Oct 2020Mean android lolI mean what I said. I never ever need to replace a camera in my phone.
                I have never ever met any iphone users who had to replace their iphone's cameras.

                Apple is motivated by greed/profit, so if their users never need to replace their camera modules then there is no incentive for them to block cameras replacement.

                Of course, maybe Apple had designed the cameras to fail after a certain period of time & thus force their users to replace the camera modules. Maybe?

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                  abigfanoftechs, 31 Oct 2020It be a bug. This is what iOS is famous for. I can't ... moreWas the XR battery being paired to the logicboard also a bug? You are either naive or ignorant about years of anti repair practices and efforts of Apple, which then are being copied by Samsung and others.

                    abigfanoftechs, 31 Oct 2020It be a bug. This is what iOS is famous for. I can't ... moreMean android lol

                      It be a bug. This is what iOS is famous for.
                      I can't see why Apple would want to stop users replacing their camera modules.

                        Ali Othman, 31 Oct 2020atleast it's better in every way than IOS. even the s... morein you’re dream

                          [deleted post]atleast it's better in every way than IOS.
                          even the sub 600$ android has high refresh rate Amoled ,what does apple have? 5G?
                          the only good thing about apple is just build quality.
                          everything else is bad in comparison.

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                            khaldoon, 31 Oct 2020Sorry if I am going to sound rude, but it always amazes me ... morePrecisely, why aren't apple users fighting for their own right? I can't comprehend how their brains work.

                            Instead we see "my phone lasts 5years", "well, don't drop it", "buy mercedes".
                            (antenna gate, bend gate, downclocking) - the same people are still defending Apple

                            I don't praise Samsung at all, and i buy their flagship everytime. Instead, i want more out of my purchase and not the other way around

                            I've never seen this level consumer behaviour before

                              "iFixit explains that Apple has changed its training manuals. Starting with the iPhone 12 series, changing the display and camera requires the use of the System Configuration tool, which will connect to Apple’s servers before reprogramming the new component to work properly."

                              RIP to repair rights advocate.

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                                [deleted post]Like i said, get a life. You're probably sad to know your closed-source OS will never surpass Android as it is right now, because Apple is doing everything they can to lock you in the name of security. A reasoning used to restrict freedom just like some governments do.

                                  CommonSense, 31 Oct 2020Clearly you never use Chinese phone. Suggestion,if you neve... moreSo how about other question skipping them proving my point, I have Meizu Pro 7 Plus pro so never put the phone you used hmm.

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                                    [deleted post]Ok, now get a life. And actually use android.

                                      Annas, 31 Oct 2020Agree....its like you buy a Mercedes but you want to take i... moreLOL dude if you don't own a Mercedes or not a car enthusiast, don't talk like one.

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                                        AnonD-964835, 31 Oct 2020LMFAO...there's nothing wrong with this approach if it... moreYou mean protecting their interest in cost of yours........

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