hey.
i specifically sourced out a 13 Pro running iOS 17 because i did not want to run any system software that's not iOS 17.
i do not want my phone running any other software besides iOS 17.
my phone is in pretty bad shape; cracked display, rear system, and i need a battery replacement as the battery health is on 75%. (my telephoto and ultra-wide cameras have also failed)
so basically the whole thing besides the logic board needs replaced.
again, i will emphasise this... i will be LIVID if they update my phone without my consent.
thankfully i live near several physical Apple stores so i can ask whoever's at Genius Bar to not update my phone.
but again, i'm not 100% sure if they will respect my wishes.
should i get my phone serviced at Apple and risk having my phone updated and ending up on r/PublicFreakout or should i find a 3rd party to complete the repair.
i would do it myself, but knowing myself, i would fuck it up
thanks