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| + | [* black] About that front-facing camera: the dot projector has moved from the edge to the center of the module this year, but it also holds a little secret. |
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| + | [* black] The flood illuminator, previously a part of the display—and a necessary component of Face ID—has been integrated into this new dual-purpose module. |
| + | [* black] With the display assembly now independent from Face ID hardware, you might be thinking ''display and Face ID swaps are easier than ever now!'' Right? Well, pump the brakes, kid. |
| + | [* icon_note] Face ID works even when we disconnected the front sensor assembly. ***However, any display replacement knocks out Face ID.*** We tried transferring the sensors from the old display and porting over the Face ID hardware, but no dice. It looks like the display is serial-locked to the phone. |
| + | [* icon_caution] TL;DR: Unless Apple revises this behavior in software, screen replacements outside Apple's authorized repair lose all Face ID functionality. |
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