iPhone 7 Plus
Enable an AI agent to recognise an iPhone 7 Plus, assess a particular unit against this product model, and determine which operation, servicing or transfer actions are appropriate.
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6 bundles · 11 layers · 19 findings · 30 questions
Product identity and variants Establish the iPhone 7 Plus boundary and identify configurations within it.
Model recognition
Reconcile reported identity with the physical features of the Plus model.
Identity evidence
Record the evidence needed to distinguish iPhone 7 Plus from iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Plus, including possible enclosure replacement.
- Which reported model identifier and authoritative reference establish that this is an iPhone 7 Plus? definition
- Do the display format, dual rear cameras and rear enclosure agree with that identity, or is there evidence of replacement parts? boundary
Configuration provenance
Resolve regional and storage differences without creating separate models for individual units.
Variant and capacity
Associate the handset's hardware variant and capacity with documented iPhone 7 Plus configurations.
- Which regional hardware variant is present, and what evidence supports that assignment? provenance
- What nominal storage capacity does the unit report, and how much usable space remains? measurement
Plus-specific interaction and imaging Assess the larger display, dual rear cameras and solid-state Home interface.
Dual-camera operation
Evaluate rear imaging without treating a successful photograph as proof that both cameras work.
Camera path verification
Record evidence for wide and telephoto operation, accounting for software selection of the active camera.
- What repeatable checks establish capture and focus performance for each rear camera? measurement
- Under the installed iOS version and test lighting, does the selected zoom or portrait mode establish which camera is actually being used? boundary
Display, Home and biometrics
Assess the screen and distinguish Home input, haptics and fingerprint authentication.
Interaction subsystem condition
Record touch coverage, display defects, Home response and Touch ID outcomes as separate observations.
- Which screen regions, Home actions and haptic responses work consistently under an authorised functional check? measurement
- Does Touch ID function, and what repair or component-pairing evidence must be checked before proposing Home button service? action
Power, connectors and enclosure Assess battery behaviour, Lightning operation and the physical condition affecting continued use.
Battery and Lightning
Separate battery limitations from cable, power-source and connector problems.
Power path condition
Combine available battery diagnostics with controlled charging and wired data observations.
- What battery-health information, runtime, unexpected shutdowns or physical abnormalities are observable? measurement
- With suitable known-working accessories, do Lightning charging and wired data transfer succeed independently? measurement
- Which observed battery or thermal conditions require stopping use and obtaining service? action
Enclosure and liquid exposure
Distinguish original enclosure specifications from the condition of an aged or repaired unit.
Present enclosure integrity
Record damage, opening history and exposure evidence without inferring current water resistance from the model name.
- What evidence exists of cracked glass, bending, enclosure separation, liquid exposure or previous opening? provenance
- What does Apple's original resistance specification cover, and which aspects cannot be assumed for this unit? boundary
Software and network usability Determine whether an iPhone 7 Plus can meet a stated present-day usage requirement.
iOS and application requirements
Connect the installed build and verified update options to the intended workload.
Software support fit
Record dated evidence for update availability, security maintenance and required application compatibility.
- Which iOS build is installed, and which updates does Apple currently document for iPhone 7 Plus? provenance
- Can the required applications be installed and perform the intended tasks on that supported configuration? action
Regional cellular operation
Assess actual service eligibility for the identified hardware variant and destination network.
Carrier service fit
Separate hardware radio support, carrier locking and operator activation requirements.
- Does the identified variant meet the named carrier's current requirements for voice and data service in the intended country? boundary
- What carrier-lock status and authorised SIM-based tests establish actual service availability? measurement
Repair, recovery and transfer Determine which interventions are feasible and authorised for a particular iPhone 7 Plus.
Service feasibility
Relate observed faults to documented repair options and expected retained functions.
Repair outcome and availability
Require evidence that a proposed repair is available and preserves the functions needed for the intended use.
- Which documented service options and suitable parts are available for this iPhone 7 Plus variant in the relevant location? provenance
- After the proposed repair, which camera, Touch ID, Home, charging and enclosure checks must pass? action
Authorised recovery and handover
Establish prerequisites for backup, restoration, erasure and activation by a recipient.
Access and transfer readiness
Keep local access, Activation Lock, management restrictions and permission to erase distinct.
- What evidence establishes permission for the requested operation, and which access or management restrictions remain? provenance
- Which backup, account-removal, erasure and activation checks are required before this unit can be handed over? action
Evidence and external alignment What the world already says about this thing, gathered so the model can be checked against it.
Reported evidence
Findings from the breadth pass, kept separate from the structural claims.
Check these first
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these check these first hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Kinds and varieties
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these kinds and varieties hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Identifiers and schemes
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these identifiers and schemes hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Standards and regulation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these standards and regulation hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Real-world use
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these real-world use hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Typical measurements
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these typical measurements hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Failure modes and hazards
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these failure modes and hazards hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Regional variation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these regional variation hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Which of these neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart hold for the sense of iPhone 7 Plus this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.OBJ
- Other names and narrower kinds
- iPhone 7 Plus, model A1661, iPhone 7 Plus, model A1784, iPhone 7 Plus, model A1785, iPhone 7 Plus, model A1786
What it is Filled
The iPhone 7 Plus is an Apple smartphone model introduced in 2016, distinguished by a 5.5-inch display, an A10 Fusion processor, and paired rear wide-angle and telephoto cameras.
In scope
- Product identity and regional hardware variants within the iPhone 7 Plus model
- The larger display, dual rear cameras and other distinguishing hardware
- Battery, charging, enclosure and component condition relevant to operation
- Installed software and compatibility with intended applications and networks
- Access, repair and transfer prerequisites assessed for an individual unit
Out of scope
- The general smartphone category and the complete Apple iPhone product family
- iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus and other separately registered product models
- An individual handset's ownership history and asset record
- Apple accounts, carrier contracts and mobile networks as independent entities
- Applications, user content and cloud services as independent information objects
Why it exists Filled
Enable an AI agent to recognise an iPhone 7 Plus, assess a particular unit against this product model, and determine which operation, servicing or transfer actions are appropriate.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Confirm the reported product identity and hardware model identifier against an authoritative iPhone 7 Plus reference; a large iPhone enclosure alone is insufficient.
- Distinguish it from iPhone 7 by its larger display format and two rear cameras rather than one.
- Distinguish it from iPhone 8 Plus by the iPhone 7 Plus metal rear enclosure rather than a glass rear designed for wireless charging; verify identity if the enclosure has been replaced.
- Check for the combined presence of a Lightning connector, no built-in 3.5 mm headphone socket, and a solid-state Home button with Touch ID; these support identification but do not uniquely establish it.
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Unlock, read or copy a phone's contents without its user's consent or a lawful order.
- Bypass activation locks or reset a phone that may be lost or stolen.
- Recommend opening the case or replacing the battery without proper tools, given the risk of fire.
- Sell or describe a refurbished unit as new.
Only with a human decision
- Erasing a phone or transferring it to another person.
- Recycling or disposing of a phone that may still hold personal data.
May
- Identify the model from its model number, markings and specifications.
- Help its user operate, update or back up the phone with the user's consent.
Moral aspects Filled
- A phone holds its user's private life, even years after it was made.
- Older phones lose security updates, which exposes users who cannot afford replacements.
Who is affected
- The phone's user
- People in the user's contacts
- Recycling workers
Owners Filled
Steward
The person who uses it; the network operator holds the subscription record.
Master systems
- Device registries such as IMEI blocklists
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q113627571 - registry parent class
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.iphone-7-plus
- Wikidata: Q26833946 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26833946)
Direct properties required Filled
- Product and regional hardware identity: Reported product name and verified hardware model identifier
- Storage configuration: GB nominal capacity; GB available space recorded separately
- Installed operating system: iOS version and build identifier
- Battery condition: Reported maximum capacity percentage where available; service indication; shutdown behaviour; swelling observations
- Rear camera subsystem condition: Wide and telephoto capture, focus and mode behaviour: working, degraded, failed or unverified
- Home button and Touch ID condition: Home input, haptic feedback and fingerprint authentication assessed separately
- Charging and wired data condition: Lightning charging and computer data connection: working, intermittent, failed or unverified
- Carrier compatibility: Hardware variant and carrier-lock state related to a named carrier, country and assessment date
- Access and activation state: Passcode access, Activation Lock, activation status and management restrictions recorded separately
- Enclosure and repair condition: Observed damage, liquid exposure evidence, replacement components and repair history with confidence
Recognition required Filled
- A 5.5-inch phone with a dual rear camera in a horizontal bump at the top corner.
- No headphone jack and a solid-state home button below the screen.
- The model number is printed on the back and shown in settings.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- Identify a candidate handset as an iPhone 7 Plus and resolve its regional hardware variant.
- Assess whether a unit can support a specified application, carrier and operating environment.
- Guide authorised checks of both rear cameras, Touch ID, Home feedback and Lightning connectivity.
- Select an appropriate charging, backup, recovery or service workflow from observed condition.
- Assess readiness for resale, reassignment or recycling using access, data and hardware evidence.
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Lithium-ion batteries can swell or catch fire if damaged or punctured.
- Devices without security updates are exposed to known attacks.
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), European Union.
Context of use required Filled
- This smartphone model is used for mobile communication, photography, navigation and applications in personal and workplace settings.
- Individual units are encountered in repair, resale, recycling and device management, where hardware condition and software compatibility affect their suitability.
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q26833946: iPhone 7 Plus - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: IPhone 7 Plus - general description of the item
Open questions
- Which authoritative Apple references establish the complete regional model-identifier mapping, storage configurations, dimensions, mass and radio differences?
- What are the latest documented iOS release and security-maintenance status for iPhone 7 Plus at the assessment date?
- Which original resistance and regulatory standards apply to each variant, and what evidence can establish an individual repaired unit's present condition?
- Which iPhone 7 Plus failure patterns, component-pairing constraints and service procedures are supported by primary documentation rather than anecdotal repair reports?
- Does the existing Vercy catalogue already contain a publication covering this exact product model that this registry entry should reference?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q26833946/spec.json