Is an iPhone 6s still worthy to fix it's cracked screen and sick battery? I really can't afford a newer iPhone. Should I put the money into fixing my 6s or do you think it's too old? Are these phones not made to last many years?
I had been running it on an old ios but yesterday I inadvertently had it updated. (I had heard it was best to run it with the very old ios.)
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iPhone 6s, iOS 11
Maringal wrote:
He said two things that are false. Frankly, I don't like spending time on things that aren't on point. But, here you go, my phone screen has already had one repair and the touch ID works just fine. And, he said "your phone becomes completely unsupportable here and by Apple". Apple support staff help me on the phone and in the stores with my phones that have been repaired elsewhere.
There are some who use a certain amount of hyperbole using terms like "unsupportable". Software support clearly doesn't end simply because a device has been through "unauthorized repair". I've had Apple devices that went through third party fixes and Apple didn't trigger some kill switch because there was a third party battery or a third party screen repair, and it would be easy for Apple to do so in iOS. In fact there's a good chance that one could take such a device into an Apple Store and ask for help regarding a software or other issues.
However, once there's been third party repair, Apple may disavow any hardware repair services, although I have heard of Apple replacing a screen or even replacing a battery despite clear third party repairs. However, that seems to be taken on a case by case basis.
The issue with Touch ID is that sometimes when third party screens are installed (with the home button switched to the new screen), it can be disconnected from the processors, and thus "unpaired". Once that happens, the only means to restore would be through Apple's "Horizon Machine". Apple's general fix for a bad home button is to replace the entire screen assembly, which will include a new home button. Aftermarket screen replacements don't typically have a home button. Aftermarket home buttons won't have Touch ID functionality. The only hope in that case to keep Touch ID functionality is to transfer over the original home button and hope that it still works.
It would be up to you whether it's worth repairing it. Obviously with a third party battery you'll have the issue that Apple's official battery health reading won't work and you'll see an annoying warning. There's a chance that the home button loses contact with the processors and Touch ID is lost. However, if you feel it's worth $120 and you trust the repair shop then I don't see why not.
Not sure what you think is false in anything KiltedTim said, but it seems you already made up your mind. You want to have it repaired.
Personally I would not sink $120 on repairing it when you could get a newer iPhone 8, for just a little bit more.
Hello,
For a start, look at these links:
Only you can decide if fixing the old phone is better than buying a new one. One of the new phones is described here:
Good luck.
I wouldn't spend the money on a phone that old.
Nothing Tim said was false.
No. I'm not giving "false information".
The original question was "Should I put the money into fixing my 6s or do you think it's too old?".
You've been answered. Only you can decide whether it's worth fixing.
In addition, you were informed that if you have the work done by someone other than Apple or an authorized service provider, your phone becomes completely unsupportable here and by Apple.
Have a nice day.
If you have someone other than Apple make the repairs, your phone will be completely unsupportable.
Touch ID will never work again after you have that done by the way, if that's important to you.
I don't need any new bells and whistles so I don't need to read about any of the newer iPhones. What I'm trying to ascertain is whether I might have problems using a very old iPhone. Will the hardware break down and/or not function properly?
Please can we all stay on point. KiltedTim, you're giving false information. Respectfully, please don't reply any longer to my question. I posted a legit question and I'm hoping to get some good info in order to make a decision.
Yes, you have given inaccurate information. I wouldn't say it if it weren't true. Now, I really don't like having conversations with people who can't stay on point, who message me when I've asked them and gives inaccurate information. So, again, I don't want to hear back from you. It's clutter and it may get in the way of others who have something useful for me.
What information did I give, exactly, that was "inaccurate"?
None.
Now. This is a technical support forum.
Your original question is out of scope according to the Apple Support Communities Terms of Use.
Don't lecture me about not staying on point. This thread was never "on point" to begin with.
No, I don't have my mind made up. I'm waiting to hear back from others who may have old iPhones.
He said two things that are false. Frankly, I don't like spending time on things that aren't on point. But, here you go, my phone screen has already had one repair and the touch ID works just fine. And, he said "your phone becomes completely unsupportable here and by Apple". Apple support staff help me on the phone and in the stores with my phones that have been repaired elsewhere.
I'm going to now step away from this forum to wait to see if others will respond to this "hardware" question. I find it very annoying and rude for a member to continue to respond to me when I have asked them not to.
Hopefully, others won't be afraid to offer me some useful information.
You said " a little bit more" for an 8. I don't know how much a little bit is. And, I really like having the earphone jack. Okay, I'm off for now. I have lots to do.
The older it is, the more likely it is that something will fail.
Add to that the possibility that your phone may not support the next release of iOS.
You're looking at $149 for a screen replacement and $49 for a new battery.
You can get a new iPhone XR from Apple for $599.
I've seen some pretty aggressive offers from some carriers on new iPhones if you're willing to switch carriers.
Personally, I would not be willing to sink $200 into a phone that's probably on its last legs when it comes to the ability to update it before the year is out, but that's me.
My cost will be $120 for both. I don't care that it isn't Apple making the repairs. I have never had a contract with a carrier and I never will.
Is an iPhone 6s still worthy to fix its cracked screen and sick battery?
