Apple’s self-repair diagnostics device expands to Europe
Apple is increasing entry to its web-based diagnostic device. The software program (formally known as “Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Restore”) is now obtainable in 32 European international locations, together with the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands. They be part of the US, the place the device arrived in December.
As Apple describes it, the software program “provides customers the identical skill as Apple Licensed Service Suppliers and Impartial Restore Suppliers to check merchandise for optimum elements performance and efficiency.” It at the moment helps iPhone, Mac and Studio Show.
The device can scan the gadget for show, digital camera, Face ID, software program integration and audio output points and let you know which elements may have restore. That is a part of Apple’s current push to be friendlier to self-servicing, more likely to attempt to head off laws.
The one catch is the diagnostics require a second Apple gadget. Each merchandise must be working iOS 17 or later or macOS Sonoma 14.1 or later. Beta software program is a no-go. (Sorry, iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia early adopters.)
After initiating the method at this web site from the second gadget, the examined one can be put into Diagnostics mode, and you may observe the prompts from there.
