Saying battery is not genuine

Battery has not been changed since I bought the phone but just recently it says unable to determine if battery is genuine part and phones keeps turning off randomly.

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 6, 2024 8:09 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2024 8:21 AM

The battery needs to be replaced at the Apple Store or an authorized Apple service shop.


You can find a list of authorized service shops in your area using this link: Find Locations


$89 if you are located in the U.S.

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Feb 6, 2024 8:14 AM in response to Ashar777

An explanation of that message is in the article 'About genuine iPhone batteries' --> About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support


"An Unknown Part  message will appear if the battery installation is incomplete or if the battery:

• Was replaced with a nongenuine battery

• Was already used or installed in another iPhone

• Isn't functioning as expected"


Get Apple to examine your phone.


Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> Find Locations


How to make a Genius Bar appointment

1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

2. Go to "Get hardware help".

3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"

4. Sign in with your Apple ID


Alternatively, for the iPhone Service Answer Center click here --> Choose Your Country or Region - Apple Support



Feb 6, 2024 8:13 AM in response to Ashar777

Kindly reach out to the Store/Individual/Agency from whom you acquired your iPhone. They would be best equipped to confirm whether the device has undergone servicing by an unauthorized service provider.


In case you recall not encountering this message at the time of purchase and it surfaced after an update, it's important to note that this message is visible specifically on iOS 15.2 and subsequent versions. It might be beneficial to inquire about any recent updates or changes made to the device's software configuration that could have triggered this notification.


Understanding the circumstances surrounding the appearance of this message could provide insights into any alterations in the device's service history or software updates that have brought about this notice.



Battery and Display and service history

With iPhone 11 models and later, excluding iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation), using iOS 15.2 and later, you can go to Settings > General > About for the parts and service history of your iPhone. You can also find out if the display has been replaced. If the repair was done using genuine Apple parts and processes, "Genuine Apple Part" will appear next to Display.

 


  • An Unknown Part  message will appear if the display installation is incomplete or if the display:
  • Was replaced with a nongenuine display
  • Was already used or installed in another iPhone
  • Isn't functioning as expected


An additional message might appear that says "Apple has updated the device information for this iPhone." This means that Apple has updated the device information maintained for this iPhone for service needs, safety analysis, and to improve future products. 



If your iPhone's parts have been previously replaced, repaired, or serviced by an unauthorized service provider, it's worth noting that Apple may decline to provide service for your device. The decision to refuse service will depend on the specific components that were affected by the unauthorized service.



Get a Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Contact Genius Bar.

Manage Reservations - My Reservations - Apple


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