If you are using an older Apple device, this update is very important. Apple has recently added five products to its “obsolete / no-repair” list.
These include the first-generation iPhone SE, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation), two versions of Apple Watch Series 4 (Nike and Hermès), and the Beats Pill 2.0 speaker.
This means Apple Stores and authorized service centers will no longer offer hardware repairs or replacement parts for these products.
If you have a cracked screen, weak battery, or any other hardware problem, Apple will not fix it.
You will either have to find third-party repair options or consider upgrading to a newer model.
Which Models Are Now Obsolete?
Apple has officially marked the following 5 devices as obsolete:
iPhone SE (Original / First-Generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd Generation)
Apple Watch Series 4 (Hermès)
Apple Watch Series 4 (Nike)
Beats Pill 2.0
Note: Only the Nike and Hermès variants of Apple Watch Series 4 are obsolete. Other versions are still supported.
What Does “Obsolete” Mean?
When Apple labels a device as obsolete, it means:
Apple has stopped selling that model for many years (usually 7+ years).
No hardware repairs will be provided by Apple.
No genuine parts will be available at Apple Stores or authorized centers.
Broken screens, damaged batteries, or other issues cannot be fixed by Apple anymore.
Non-official repairs may also be difficult because original parts are no longer manufactured.
Software updates are also stopped for these devices (Macs are an exception for battery service).
Why Did These Models Become Obsolete?
Apple considers a device obsolete when it was discontinued many years ago—generally 7 years after Apple stopped selling it.
The iPhone SE (1st Gen) was discontinued in September 2018, which completes the 7-year period.
The iPad Pro (2nd Gen) and older variants of the Watch Series 4 also fall into this timeline as their hardware and specifications are similarly old.
Apple updates its Vintage/Obsolete list regularly to discontinue support for old models and make room for newer technology.
