Software Updates and Parts Meanings

Most of you may already know however we have been advised that the iOS 18 Update on iPhone's will no longer be Compatible for Aftermarket and or INCELL Screens.

These screens with the new iOS 18 may cause the device to drain its battery dramatically, experience touch issues, dimming issues and other issues such as Ghosting.

At Phone Boy we do offer customer/s the option between Aftermarket Screen/s for those that are on a budget and that are happy not to Update there Software however we only recommend that to change the Screens out to OLED or OEM Screen as they are higher quality and do not have these issues.

Please note that we do not take liability for customer/s that wish to Update there device to Future Updates that may prevent Parts from no longer performing to there highest advantage however we only make recommendations to our customers of the best quality and fit to their devices. It is the Customer/s decision if they wish for Aftermarket / INCELL or other quality Screen on there device.

Here are all the meanings of different types of screen on the Market to try and decide on what Screen type you are looking for:

Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts are replacement parts that are not made by the original equipment manufacturer. Aftermarket parts are used to replace damaged parts in automobiles and other equipment, but their use may alter the coverage of an insured item.

OEM

An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part is a part built by the same company that built the original product for the phone maker. It is the exact same part that is on your phone, except it does not have the manufacturer's logo.

OLED

OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. OLED displays are common in hand held devices and wearables, but are also used in TVs and monitors. There are many variations of OLED screens, all with their own acronym (more on this later). 

In OLED screens, individual pixels are hit with electricity. In response, each pixel emits both light and color. A pixel that isn’t stimulated by electricity is unlit, which creates the color black. The combination of lit and unlit pixels creates the images you see.

LCD

LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display—it’s more common in larger displays like TVs and computer monitors. 

With LCD screens, LED lights backlight the entire display. Images are created when the backlight is filtered through the liquid crystal, which blocks some of the light.  

Because of the backlighting, LCD screens have a tendency to be brighter overall.

AMOLED 

stands for Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (regular OLED is considered passive). In AMOLED screens, each pixel can be controlled individually, which provides even sharper images. 

POLED 

screens are OLED displays that are covered in polymer plastic (different from OLED TVs, which are usually covered by glass). The polymer cover is what provides a lighter weight for tablets and flexibility to smartphones with foldable screens. 

QLED (Quantum Light-Emitting Diode) 

is an upgraded version of LCD/LED technology. It’s clearer than your average LCD display, but it’s not as bright or clear as OLED.

If you have any questions regarding your Repair please do not hesitate to speak to our team on 1300 859 058 or visit one of our stores.