The researchers' survey of 1, people found that 59 per cent would simply buy a new smartphone when the old one broke. Just 11 per cent would choose to repair it. The company's position recently sparked criticism from Apple shareholder the Green Century Fund , which criticised its alleged efforts to lobby against right to repair legislation.
The revelation that the iPhone 13's design prevents independent or self-repair comes as campaigns to boost the repairability of mobile devices gain traction on both sides of the Atlantic. In January this year, France introduced a new law forcing manufacturers to display a repairability score alongside their products, based on factors like ease of repair and availability of parts.
The iPhone 13 scores 6. Cart 0. Sign In My Account. Assess the Damage at My Phillie Wireless The thing about logic board repairs is, they are very complicated.
Sean McAllister December 30, Turn your fried iPhone into a wallet Source: iStock. The remaining suggestions are perfect for iPhones that have cosmetic damage — enough to make you want to buy a replacement — but still function in some capacity. If you transfer your SIM or service from the broken phone to a new phone, the old one should still be able to make calls to emergency services.
You never know when that ability might come in handy. You can keep it stored in your car, on a boat, or even just somewhere in your home. Reserve a damaged iPhone for use on nights out on the town Source: Thinkstock. If you like to go out partying and maybe get a little rowdy, this might be a good option for you. Heck, this might be how the iPhone got broken in the first place. You can find out more about converting your iPhone into a server here. Visit an Apple Authorized Service Provider to make sure you get your product back working the way it should.
Learn more about iPhone repair and service Check the status of your iPhone repair. If your screen gets cracked, we can help. For a smoother repair process, prepare your iPhone before service. Learn how below. What to expect Some locations offer same-day screen repairs. Is your iPhone covered by AppleCare? Genuine parts Genuine Apple Parts are critical to a quality repair.
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