The American company Apple for the first time provided ordinary users with access to special software (software) Apple Diagnostics for diagnosing their devices. Previously, this software was only available to employees of the brand’s company stores and authorized service providers. This situation was officially reported Web site organizations.
The company noted that the diagnostic program supports the latest iPhone 15 series smartphones and computers with Mac M2 processors.
Apple Diagnostics is capable of detecting problems with various aspects of its brand’s technology (batteries, radio chips, cameras, sensors, eSIM modules, etc.). This information greatly simplifies the repair process by determining the list of necessary works.
The public version of Apple Diagnostics is different from the one used in Apple stores and authorized centers, but has the same functionality, the company said.
Currently, Apple Diagnostics is available for private use only in the United States. It is planned to expand the service to European countries in 2024.
Apple also said it supports self-repair of its devices through its Self-Service Repair program. According to the company’s website, the startup targets people with knowledge and experience in electronics repair. As part of the program, craftsmen are provided with official support in installing the software of the equipment after restoration and are provided with the opportunity to return faulty parts to the manufacturer for further processing.
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