With iOS 18, Apple’s Activation lock will guard more than the phone’s OS.

    IOS 18 is only available as an RC (Release Candidate) build for developers and public beta testers. A new feature has been confirmed to come with the new OS next week – Activation Lock. The feature prevents someone from using stolen iPhone parts on another iPhone.

    With iOS 18, Apple is expanding its Activation Lock feature to include individual iPhone parts, making it harder for thieves to profit from stolen devices. Previously, Activation Lock only secured the entire iPhone, but now it will extend to components such as the battery, camera, and display. When a part is replaced, the device will prompt the original owner’s Apple ID credentials to activate the part. If the part comes from a stolen device, its functionality may be restricted or flagged as “Unknown Part” in the phone’s settings.

    This move is designed to reduce the resale value of stolen parts, as unauthorized or stolen parts will only work partially or could be difficult to authenticate. The feature encourages repairs through authorized Apple channels, where genuine parts can be verified and fully functional. 

    It locks the iPhone along with its parts to the original owner of the phone. And if the system detects a second-hand part, like a battery, camera, display, etc., it will ask for an Apple ID and password. Unless the original owner permits by typing it their ID and password, the spare part will remain locked. After a while, all iPhone parts’ IDs will be assigned to Apple accounts.

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