Everything You Need to Know About Our Pulled & Refurbished Displays with Sensor Flex

When replacing an iPhone screen, it’s not just about display quality but also compatibility with the latest iOS versions. Especially since iOS 18, which provides additional ways to verify components, it’s important that a new screen is properly recognized by the system. That’s why we offer Pulled & Refurbished Displays with Sensor Flex. In this blog, you’ll learn why this is important and how you, as a smartphone repair professional, can benefit from it.

What is a Paired Sensor Flex?

The Sensor Flex is an original flex cable that is standardly attached to the display.

In our displays, this cable comes from an original Apple screen and remains paired with the motherboard of the original device. This allows iOS to recognize it in different ways, including:

Used: previously used and 100% Apple
Original: new and 100% Apple

And therefore not as 'Unknown'.

For smartphone repair professionals and end users, this means:

Full software recognition in iOS 18
No error messages or restrictions
More confidence from your customers

Why is this important in iOS 18?

iOS 18 checks components such as the display, battery, and Face ID even more thoroughly. If the system does not recognize something, you’ll see the message “Unknown Part.” This can create doubt for customers and may cause software limitations.

With our displays featuring Paired Sensor Flex, you can prevent this. They are properly recognized, just like original Apple components.

What does “Calibrated Used” mean exactly?

The label “Calibrated Used” means:

iOS 18 recognizes it without any issues
It has been previously used but is fully inspected and calibrated

So you get all the benefits of an original screen without the high price of a new part.

Our Technical Attributes

On our product pages, you’ll find an overview of technical attributes for each item.

Pay attention to the following terms:

Warranty: lifetime – warranty on the product
Diagnostic: supported – works with Apple’s diagnostic tools
Message: used/original – no error message during installation

Message: used/original indicates the message iOS 18 shows after diagnostics have been run:

Used: the component is recognized as previously used but original.
Original: the component is recognized as new and original.
Unknown (for parts without Sensor Flex): the component is not recognized or only partially recognized. This happens because you have non-original parts or calibration was only partially successful.

In Summary: Why Choose Displays with Paired Sensor Flex?

✔ No “Unknown Part” message in iOS 18

✔ Fully diagnostic-supported, recognized by Apple as original

✔ Greater trust and higher customer satisfaction

Want to Know More?

Curious which iPhone displays with Sensor Flex are available? Check out our current stock or contact our customer service. We’re happy to help you find the best solution for your repairs.

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FDX LITE

To offer our customers an affordable option, we introduce FDX Lite. These screens have an HD resolution and provide the best quality within this price segment. While we conduct strict quality controls, we have no influence on the production process. FDX Lite screens come with a factory warranty, but damage to the interior of the screen is not covered by the warranty.

Features	FDX LITE
Pixel resolution	High Definition (HD)
Refresh rate	Fast response
Includes	Camera holder, earpiece mesh and proximity bracket
Temperature	Low and controlled
360° Polarized	Supported
Oil resistant coating	Supported
Anti-glare	Supported
Front Glass	Anti-dust and fingerprint oil
Inspection	Tested before shipment
Warranty	Covered

These parts are original and manufactured in a certified environment by the original manufacturer of the device.

These parts are 100% authentic and undergo rigorous testing and inspection after being removed from an original pre-owned device.

These parts have been removed from an original pre-owned phone, but the front glass has been replaced with a glass equivalent to the original, while all other materials have remained authentic.

These parts are professionally assembled by a third party using equivalent components and materials to the original manufacturer.

Soft OLED is a high-quality LTPS-OLED solution offering excellent value for money. Thanks to its flexible COP design, the display is thin, lightweight, and less prone to breakage, while delivering bright and vibrant visuals close to OEM-level quality. The touch response is fast and precise, and each batch is carefully tested for color, stability, and performance. This allows professional repair technicians to rely on consistent quality, high compatibility, and a dependable display that looks premium without the premium price tag.

Hard OLED is an affordable OLED solution that combines bright, sharp image quality with strong price positioning. The rigid COF panel provides a solid construction that performs well in everyday use. Colors are vibrant, brightness is strong, and touch response remains accurate. Each batch is checked for stability, uniformity, and sensitivity, ensuring technicians can rely on consistent quality. Hard OLED is ideal for customers who want a competitive price without sacrificing reliable performance and visual clarity.

FDX Elite is our premium product, where we work closely with the manufacturer to optimize quality. We make improvements based on customer feedback and our own expertise. Due to our direct influence on the production process, we have full confidence in the quality. Therefore, we offer extensive warranty coverage on these screens: even damage inside the screen (which is normally not covered) is included. However, if damage is visible to the naked eye, whether inside or outside, the warranty becomes void. Our FDX Elite screen has an FHD+ resolution and will be the most expensive option due to its added value and extensive warranty. With this quality and service, we aim to provide a worry-free experience for our customers.

FDX Prime represents the standard in-cell quality, purchased directly from the manufacturer, just like other suppliers in the market. The choice of manufacturer depends on the quality of the production batch, and the products meet the highest in-cell quality standards in the market. FDX Prime screens have an FHD resolution and come with a regular factory warranty. This means that damage to the interior of the screen is not covered.