Plug-and-Play iPhone Screens Built to Avoid the 'Unknown Part' Message: Price List

🔓 What Plug-and-Play Means

When a new screen goes into a recent iPhone, iOS checks whether it's a factory part. Most aftermarket screens trigger an "Unknown Part" message under Settings unless a technician moves a chip from the old screen. Plug-and-play screens are built to remove that screen replacement message with no chip transfer, so your old screen doesn't have to survive the repair.

Since iOS 18.1, Apple lets True Tone turn on with third-party screens without programming (iPhone 8 and later), though color may be less exact than Apple's. Plug-and-play only clears the "Unknown" notice. We test True Tone before you leave. Apple's own Repair Assistant (Settings > General > About > Parts & Service History) is designed to calibrate parts iOS recognizes, so we don't promise an aftermarket screen will show as factory there. If that matters to you, ask us about our Premium option in the Parts Quality Guide.

📱 What You'll See in Settings After a Screen Repair

Apple keeps device information for each iPhone, including its parts and service history. Apple parts are calibrated at the factory, and that data is stored on Apple's servers. After a repair, Apple's Repair Assistant downloads it to finish the job, which is why Apple-supplied parts pair cleanly.

Since iOS 18, a used Apple part from another iPhone of the same model can also be calibrated on iPhone 15 and later, as long as it isn't locked to someone else's Apple Account. Settings shows it as "Used."

On iPhone 11 and later (except SE models), a replacement screen that isn't an Apple part will usually show as "Unknown" in Settings > General > About > Parts and Service History. That's normal. Apple says these messages don't affect your ability to use your iPhone, though an Unknown part might lower trade-in value. Plug-and-play screens are built to avoid the notice. Read more in iPhone "Unknown Part" Message After a Repair and Problems After a Screen Replacement.

📋 Plug-and-Play Soft OLED Prices by Model

Our top aftermarket option. Prices include parts and labor.

Prices include parts and labor. Call ahead to confirm stock.

This is a special-order part; call ahead for timing, and we'll confirm your part and schedule your install.

💡 Lower-Cost Plug-and-Play LCD

Want the plug-and-play benefit for less? These LCD versions are available for select Pro models.

This is a special-order part; call ahead for timing, and we'll confirm your part and schedule your install.

⬆️ Upgrade Within 2 Weeks with Our Upgrade Guarantee

Already had a screen installed with us? Our 2-Week Upgrade Guarantee lets you move up to a plug-and-play screen. Every repair includes a 1-year warranty against defects on undamaged parts.

Call or text (720) 413-8150 first and we'll confirm your part is in stock.

Or go budget-friendly with our iTruColor LCD price list.

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