The new versionof the iOS 14.4 beta is definitely full of surprises. While we have already told you about Apple's desire to end the use of iOS applications on Macs equipped with Apple Silicon technology, the Apple brand seems to have hidden other information within the lines of codes from its beta.
Regarding this new discovery, it was Steve Moser who was at the origin and who reported it on the MacRumors forum. He indeed found in the code of this beta information concerning a warning message which could be displayed on iPhones when they have a camera which has been repaired or replaced by third-party parts. This message would mainly serve as information for the owner of the phone, but should have no impact on the performance of the latter, in particular on the use of its camera.
Already present for iPhone screens and batteries
This kind of alert messagealready exists for screensor batteries that have been replaced with parts that do not come from Apple-approved factories. Typically, the alert appears as a notification on the Home screen for a short time before disappearing. It could, according to the code discovered by Steve Moser, also appear in the form of a notification within the “Settings” application of the iPhone.
According to iFixit tests, a camera repair that was not carried out following Apple's documentation could lead to malfunctions in the more or less short term, or even a software inability to function correctly. Some experiences of cameras being “blocked” by Apple have already appeared on forums, even if these remain very rare and it is always difficult to directly incriminate Apple. The quality of replacement parts usually explains the damage to the phone.
