I have an IPhone 7 that doesn’t hold a charge that long anymore. I went to the Genius Bar to see if changing the battery would help. I was told it wouldn’t make a difference. I was told the IPhone 7 will become obsolete soon. When will that be?
So when they use the word “Obsolete” does that mean it will quit working or does it mean I’m out of luck if it needs repair?
So when they use the word “Obsolete” does that mean it will quit working or does it mean I’m out of luck if it needs repair?
tander2000 wrote:
So when they use the word “Obsolete” does that mean it will quit working or does it mean I’m out of luck if it needs repair?
The iPhone 7 will not cease working based on its support status, but—like all else—will eventually and inevitably degrade and fail, and Apple repairs will not be available. In Apple terminology, “Obsolete” means no parts and no repairs.
You might be able to find third-party parts for some parts, if you’re inclined to pay for and install those.
iPhone 7 originally being from 2016, it’s an old design, and is not supported on iOS 16 and newer.
Apple app developers tend to support the three most recent versions or so, maybe a few more than that, so you have a few years before the apps and app updates will start to become more problematic.
An iPhone 1 still works. It’s just not all that useful. And not useful for various reasons.
The iPhone 7 was discontinued by Apple in September, 2019. This article explains Apple’s characterization of vintage and obsolete products.
Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
From the article I linked above:
”Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, with the sole exception of Mac laptops that are eligible for an additional battery-only repair period. Service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products.”
iPhone 7 Obsolescence?
