Apple quietly instated a new policy in regards to Apple Store repairs. The change was going to allow repairs to iPhones with third-party batteries or displays as long as the problem was unrelated to either of them. MacRumors confirmed that this policy change was done worldwide. Apple iPhone 8 (2017) If the repair was only for the battery, the Genius Bar would be allowed to replace the battery with an official Apple battery for the regular cost. If the battery's tabs were missing or there was excessive adhesive, the technician would be allowed to replace the entire iPhone for only the...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_began_allowing_repairs_on_iphones_with_thirdparty_batteries_-news-35863.php
