Ambiguous LCI indicator color on iPhone 12

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Ambiguous LCI indicator color on iPhone 12

LCI indicator was "ever so slightly amber indicating possible liquid contact" as per an iStore. Apple Support only refers to two colours - silver/white if no contact and fully red if there has been any contact.

I was told by an iStore that my LCI indicator was "ever so slightly amber indicating possible liquid contact". As a result they gave me a vastly reduced trade in value on my iPhone 12 which I refused. On Apple Support it only refers to two colours - silver/white if no contact and fully red if there has been any contact. I have used torches, magnifying glasses etc and I cannot see what they are referring to. So is there an amber indicator or not?

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iPhone 16 Pro Max, 18

Posted on Dec 10, 2024 5:31 AM

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Dec 10, 2024 12:49 PM in response to Amcochco

You’re at their mercy, but in my experience the color ranges from faded red color to solid red. There are multiple LCIs in an iPhone. Please refer to the Apple Support article to see the external LCI. The light needs to be angled to see the indicator correctly.

Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty - Apple Support

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