With Apple’s introduction of the iPhone 13 family last month, the list of old iPhones has been updated as it is every year. Another decision was made that caused the iPhone 8 models included in this list to expire.
Apple has ended its motherboard repair program for the 2018 iPhone 8. The program, which has been going on for 8 years, was also applied to these phones due to the motherboard integration problem seen in the iPhone 8s. Enough time has passed for those who have the problem to apply to the program, and the iPhone 8 has lost its ‘new’ title; brought the end of the application.
iPhone 8 repair program has ended
The motherboard integration problem seen in some of the iPhone 8s produced in 2017 and 2018; it could cause the phones to freeze, restart and even fail to turn on. Devices with the problem; Sold in many countries such as China, USA, India, Japan and Turkey. Apple, on the other hand, launched a free repair application for the motherboard of iPhones sold in dates and regions that match the problem, to fix the problem.
This app has been officially removed from the Apple Service Programs list today. The company will provide technical service support to the iPhone 8s, as it normally provides to other phones, and the problems will of course be resolved. The only difference is that the iPhone 8s will not be prioritized due to the motherboard issue. For this reason, it is recommended that device owners who have the problem apply to the nearest Apple dealer to take advantage of the old program without wasting time.
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