Quite the miracle. I honestly never bothered to look back into it because I didn’t believe the states would be on board.

When it becomes legal in the other states.

> So why would they give it a matte finish on a cheaper phone… I have the feeling they’re using plastic.

The back glass of the Pro line is matte. That logic doesn’t hold up.

It never stopped being glass.

Assuming your phones number is connected to your Apple ID you can have the code be sent as SMS during setup.

Yes.

If it’s not software or something they’re doing all you’ve got left is hardware.

Settings > Cellular > [line] > Cellular Plan Label

Of all things to have working it’s nice to see critical weather alerts are functional.

Storage is full.

It’s erased.

You need the passcode. You may be able to gain access to the Apple ID with the right court documents, but you need the passcode for the phone.

The health will be 100%.

Bluetooth only. You no longer have any control over internal audio routing.

audio ic died.

I’m expecting there to be none.

The presence of 3rd party parts won’t prevent you from having a repair done. However, if the 3rd party parts are damaged (ex. fall apart) during repair you’ll be responsible for their full out of warranty repair cost.

A display replacement isn’t required to replace the TrueDepth camera system, unless you’ve got damage to your screen. It’s generally 169$ US.

If you’re interested in something you can see use the Get an estimate tool and it will provide you with that rate when selecting Cracked screen and back glass damage. That tool is relatively new and doesn’t seem to list the 12 and 13 for whatever reason even though they get the same repair options.

You can also see the “option” in the AppleCare+ terms and conditions with the keyword being and.

> For an iPhone with both screen and back glass damage, but no additional damage beyond the screen and back glass damage, including, but not limited to, a bent or dented enclosure, that would prevent Apple from replacing the screen and back glass on the Covered Device, separate Screen-Only and Back Glass-Only service fees will apply to the ADH Service.

The price isn’t listed there but it is 58$. Effectively 29$ + 29$.

If they told you it’s 99$ and they’re in the US they’re using the incorrect classification and damage rate. Front and back glass damage only is a 58$ replacement and has been available for over a year. They are correct that AppleCare Services doesn’t have the same benefits of the current AppleCare+ agreement.

Unfortunate. I don’t know of many regions that still charge 99$ for anything other than liquid or catastrophic damage.

What country is that? Do you not have eligibility for 29$ back glass only repairs either?

Correct, and the going rate for front and back glass damage is 58$. It’s 29$ for front or back damage, 58$ for front and back, and 99$ for all other damage.

Current rate for front and back glass damage is 58$.

If front and back are damaged it will be replaced, but if they only did the back it’ll be erased anyway. Backup your data.