{"id":423997,"date":"2022-03-30T22:18:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T19:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/apple-makes-it-pointless-to-steal-iphones-with-genius-change\/"},"modified":"2022-03-30T22:18:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T19:18:12","slug":"apple-makes-it-pointless-to-steal-iphones-with-genius-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/apple-makes-it-pointless-to-steal-iphones-with-genius-change\/","title":{"rendered":"#Apple makes it \u2018pointless\u2019 to steal iPhones with genius change"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23e9388285e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23e9388285e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/apple-makes-it-pointless-to-steal-iphones-with-genius-change\/#%E2%80%9CApple_makes_it_%E2%80%98pointless_to_steal_iPhones_with_genius_change%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Apple makes it \u2018pointless\u2019 to steal iPhones with genius change&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CApple_makes_it_%E2%80%98pointless_to_steal_iPhones_with_genius_change%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Apple makes it \u2018pointless\u2019 to steal iPhones with genius change&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le is making it harder for thieves to flog stolen iPhones.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2022\/03\/29\/apple-stores-iphones-reported-missing-policy\/\">According to\u00a0MacRumours<\/a>, the California firm has instructed staff at its stores not to repair iPhones reported as missing or stolen.<\/p>\n<p>The policy change, distributed through an internal memo, is intended to stop criminals from cashing in on genuine repairs.<\/p>\n<p>The global GSMA registry allows gadget owners to register devices and list them as lost or stolen.<\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s memo orders staff to check the register using their regular diagnostic tools before accepting an iPhone for repair.<\/p>\n<p>If the registry notifies them that the device in question has gone missing, they will have to turn down the service.<\/p>\n<p>The instruction was issued to workers at Apple\u2019s brick-and-mortar stores as well as authorized third-party service providers.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no suggestion that staff will keep hold of phones or report potential thefts to the police.<\/p>\n<p>Apple has already placed limits on repairing iPhones in Lost Mode, which you can turn on using iCloud.<\/p>\n<p>Lost Mode also locks your device so that thieves can\u2019t access your personal information.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Apple technicians won\u2019t perform certain services unless you provide proof of purchase.<\/p>\n<p>The policies are designed to reduce the number of stolen iPhones brought to Apple for repair.<\/p>\n<p>It follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> that Apple will let customers fix their own iPhones for the first time starting this year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/iphone-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"iPhone owners can report their phons as lost or stolen on a global GSMA registry.\" class=\"wp-image-21719230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/iphone-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/iphone-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/iphone-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>iPhone owners can report their phones as lost or stolen on a global GSMA registry.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS\/Mike Segar<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a statement in November, the Cupertino tech titan said that it will enable self-repairs by allowing access to Apple genuine parts and tools.<\/p>\n<p>The new Self Service Repair scheme will begin in the US, with more countries to follow in 2022. Parts will first be available for the iPhone 12 and 13 ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Apple said the new service would allow those who are comfortable with completing their own repairs the opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n<p>The first stage of the program will offer repair parts for the iPhone display, battery and camera.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the scheme, Apple will launch a new online store from which customers will be able to order replacement parts and any tools required.<\/p>\n<p>Those who return used parts for recycling will be given credit towards their purchase.<\/p>\n<p>The company said the new store would offer more than 200 individual parts and tools.<\/p>\n<p><em>This story originally appeared\u00a0on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/tech\/5012205\/apple-pointless-steal-iphones-genius-change\/\">The Sun<\/a>\u00a0and was reproduced here with permission.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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