iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case peeling

Emma,

You can't really replace the skin or repair ir. Leather isn't like a metal surface that can be painted; the only attention you can give it is a wax like polish. I've never examined one of these cases but from what you say it sounds like it is made of what is known as 'skiver', a very thin leather.

Used to encase and set over a hard surface like a phone I would think it could rub easily and disintergrate as you describe. I did work with leather for a while and while it is only a personal opinion I wouldn't think it is entirely suitable for the job. But there again, I don't know that it really is skiver. All you can do is try to replace with something more durable.

The reason I asked about the store and country is because in some countries there is a lot of second rate pseudo Apple stuff washing around.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

It was the use of the word 'skin' in your first post that threw me. 😀 I have read of leather cases. But silicon, no, I can't see that being repairable.

It would seem that you bought the case as a separate purchase. Did you buy it from an Official Apple store and in which country?