Apple is preparing to release a major update for iPhone users that will make it easier to send their device for repair without having to disable Find My and Activation Lock. In the latest beta version of iOS 17.5, analysts from 9to5Mac and MacRumors discovered the addition of a new feature called "Repair State". This feature keeps your device's anti-theft measures active during repairs.

Traditionally, Apple and authorised service providers ask users to disable Find My to prevent third parties from using the device without the owner's knowledge. However, with the addition of Stolen Device Protection, the process of disabling Find My has become more complicated, requiring a one-hour wait before certain actions can be performed.

The new "Repair State" feature will resolve this issue, allowing users to confirm via their Apple ID and password that the phone is being repaired, without having to disable its anti-theft measures. This allows the device to be tracked from other linked devices, giving users security and peace of mind.

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