Currently, when you need to send your iPhone for repair to Apple or an authorized repair center, you first need to turn it off Find my. This way, Apple will know that this iPhone belongs to you and that it is not a lost or stolen device. However, with iOS 17.5, users will no longer have to disable Find My before sending their iPhone in for repair, thanks to the new “Repair Status.” mode.
iOS 17.5 adds a new recovery state for the Find My App feature
9to5Mac found evidence of this new state recovery mode in the codes of iOS 17.5 beta 4, which was released on Tuesday for developers. This new mode appears to be partially working for beta users and changes the requirements for sending in an iPhone for repair.
If you're going to take your device to an Apple Store or repair provider, Apple recommends that you turn off Find My in iOS Settings. However, this process has become a little more complicated since the introduction of the anti-stolen device feature in iOS 17.3. This is because Stolen Device Protection adds a delay to changing sensitive settings, including Find My.
Some customers weren't aware of this, so they had to wait an hour at the Apple Store before they could disable Find My. But the situation will change with the release of iOS 17.5.
New “Repair State”; The mode, added in the iOS 17.5 beta, allows users to confirm their Apple ID and password that they are going to send their iPhone in for repair. As a result, Apple technicians can confirm ownership of the iPhone and then begin repairs without having to disable Stolen Device Protection and Find My.
Do not enable this mode for no reason
Beta users now may enable recovery mode when trying to delete your iPhone through the Find My app. “This iPhone is tied to your Apple ID and cannot be deleted while it is online, but you can still prepare it for repair,” he said. the message is read. You'll then see an icon in the Find My app indicating your iPhone is “ready for repair.” and that the device remains “fully functional.”
At least for now, there is no clear way to bring the device out of recovery state. This may be because Apple has not yet added this option to the beta or because only Apple technicians will be able to confirm the successful completion of the repair and then take the device out of this mode. To be on the safe side, don't enable the recovery state yet.
The new mode should definitely help users prepare their iPhone for repair, especially since some users were confused by the need to disable the Find My feature. By the way, the recovery state is only available for iPhone, not iPad.
iOS 17.5 is not a major update. The focus is on adding new anti-harassment features and some minor design changes throughout the system. The update is expected to be released to the general public in May.
- How to install the iOS 17.5 beta to see the latest changes and features
