The iOS 18 update resolved this issue.
The iOS 18 update resolved this issue.
Apple has long been skeptical of third-party repairs. I heard a rumor that iOS 18 would simplify the process by permitting certain third-party components and enabling parts to move between devices without errors. I had an iPhone SE from 2020, and after getting a battery replacement at a questionable mall shop, they told me the battery health wouldn’t show up due to Apple’s usual methods. Since the battery was already in poor shape, I kept it for a few months. When iOS 18 came out, I installed the update and checked the settings—it still said the battery couldn’t determine its health. I figured maybe it wouldn’t work with non-Apple parts, so I downloaded the 18.1 dev beta 4 and adjusted the settings. The battery health reading appeared at 100%, which was reassuring. Still, it warned the battery might not be genuine. Now Apple seems to be opening the door for third-party batteries, which is a step back before I had to use third tools to verify my battery status.