The ban was for S9 and Ultra 2 specifically starting some day in Jan 2024, every model sold before that date was NOT impacted, so noI have a S6 GPS. My battery is at 77%. Apple will replace for $100. I understand they don't replace the battery but send a refurbished different watch. If I do this, will I loose the O2 sensor functionality?
according to mark gurman the ban affects any apple watch Series 6 or newerThe ban was for S9 and Ultra 2 specifically starting some day in Jan 2024, every model sold before that date was NOT impacted, so no
That is incorrect. There were articles here on MR tooaccording to mark gurman the ban affects any apple watch Series 6 or newer
Appears to be SW just like on S9/U2 post ban. Others have checked intl Apple sites and blood oxygen is listed as a feature there.Do the new watches not have the hardware or is it just that the feature is turned off in software?
Is it possible non-US watches have the sensor but US watches don’t? I thought Masimo argued the issue was hardware not software. Not sure where that ended up.Appears to be SW just like on S9/U2 post ban. Others have checked intl Apple sites and blood oxygen is listed as a feature there.
Possible but IMHO improbable. Easier to keep same hardware and disable in software based on region. Plus they’re then prepared to reenable via SW update should the matter get resolved.Is it possible non-US watches have the sensor but US watches don’t? I thought Masimo argued the issue was hardware not software. Not sure where that ended up.
Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? No.Is it possible non-US watches have the sensor but US watches don’t? I thought Masimo argued the issue was hardware not software. Not sure where that ended up.
I suppose legally they are not required to disclose whether AW10 contains the sensor or not. But it would be nice if a little birdie would whisper something in John Gruber’s ear just so we’d know for sure.Possible but IMHO improbable. Easier to keep same hardware and disable in software based on region. Plus they’re then prepared to reenable via SW update should the matter get resolved.
The ban affected sales of the S9 and Ultra 2 because those were the only models Apple was selling at the time. Apple disabled the sensor, and sales resumed. However, the ban also affected repairs of the S6/S7/S8/Ultra 1.The ban was for S9 and Ultra 2 specifically starting some day in Jan 2024, every model sold before that date was NOT impacted, so no
Do you have any links to those articles? I couldn't find anything here stating that was false, or if Apple has resumed repairs/battery replacements for those older models; and if they have, would the oxygen sensor be disabled?That is incorrect. There were articles here on MR too
This is what I understand after chatting with Apple and my local rep.If your watch has a working SpO2 sensor and is replaced under AppleCare+ or regular warranty you will receive a watch with SpO2 sensor enabled.. My S6 has had AppleCare+ since purchased so when I get my watch replaced for battery under 80%, my replacement will be same watch with SpO2 enabled. If I didn't have AppleCare+ and was just paying for out of warranty replacement, it would have the sensor disabled.. At least that's the way I understand the way Apple addresses whether or not replacing a watch that has a working sensor will be replaced with the sensor enabled or disabled.. If you bought the watch with the sensor disabled, you will get a disabled sensor regardless if it's replaced under warranty or not