If the iPhone 13 screen is replaced by a third party not authorized by Apple, Face ID will no longer work. That’s the conclusion of this YouTuber’s phone repair expert after his own experience.
In two videos, Phone Repair Guru shows that Face ID stops working after changing the screen. The YouTuber uses the original Apple display, from two copies of the iPhone 13 Pro. This indicates that the microphone, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor have no effect on Face ID operation. Units with these components, which are glued to the screen, are replaceable.
The Face ID component itself is not part of the screen, but the display assembly contains a chipset that is allegedly connected to the front camera. According to the repairman, it will be possible to swap this chip and this will allow an unofficial screen exchange, but it is unlikely that an independent repairman will perform such an operation when replacing the screen.
Apple is notorious for making repairs more difficult when performed by non-Apple parties. With previous iPhones, users were notified that a non-genuine screen was used if the screen was replaced with a standalone tip; Even if it is the original screen. However, Face ID continues to work on previous iPhones.
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