iPhone 12 Restoration - Is it worth the effort?

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9 ай бұрын

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I bought a SMASHED iPhone 12 from a Tradie. Is it worth repairing?
The cost of replacement parts coupled with the time and effort involved in restoring this phone is up for debate. iPhone full frame swaps are notoriously difficult and tedious, but are they getting even more complex?
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Tools & Parts:
- iPhone 12 Housing - www.ebay.com.au/itm/354076832...
- REPART iPhone 12 Prime High Capacity Battery Replacement - shop.rewa.tech/detail/repart-...
- Refox Tag On Battery flex - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Charging Port replacement
- RP30 iPhone Programmer - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Refox RS-1 Screwdriver Set - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Refox RS50 Mobile Phone Opener & Clamp Fixture (2-in-1) - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Small iPhone parts - www.ebay.com.au/itm/385053755...
- Qianli Battery Welder - shop.rewa.tech/detail/qianli-...
- Phyhoo PUK Micro TIG welder - www.phyhootool.com/en-au/prod...
- Ozito Heat Gun - www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-200...
- E6000 Glue
- Andonstar ADSM302 Microscope
- ChemTools 99.8% Isopropyl Alcohol
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250ml Spray - amzn.to/3cIRncH
- Dremel 4000
- Green Nylon spudger
- ESD tweezers
- LUXIANZI Tweezers
- Qianli 007 Side Glue Cleaner/Remover Set - shop.rewa.tech/detail/side-gl...
- Nylon tweezers
- Various plastic spudgers/pry tools
- Microfibre cloth's

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@1fjeflistens 9 ай бұрын

In addition to your surgical skills, your camera, and mic are grade A. Soo satisfying.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

That's great, thanks! I'm always worrying about the audio, thinking it sounds crappy, or music too loud/soft, narration too loud/soft. 😀

@gperme1993 9 ай бұрын

I always appreciate how thorough you are with your phone repairs. Crazy what you had to do to get the battery working without the warning notification

@miroslavmilan 8 ай бұрын

Speaking of which, I thought the add-on little circuit board only needed to stay on temporarily, in order to fool the iPhone it’s a genuine battery, and possibly to reset the cycle count to zero using the battery programmer. At least that’s what I seem to remember watching other repair videos. Or is that model-dependent too, and Apple cracked down on this yet again, forcing the dongle to stay on? 😢

@teevoapp 28 күн бұрын

@@miroslavmilan yes, need to keep the tag-on flex on the battery

@JohnRowley 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't confident this one would go well given the state of it - but you did it! That lucky little fella was saved from landfill for a few more years thanks to you 😇

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Thanks John 👌

@JohnRowley 9 ай бұрын

: ) @@RestoreTechnique Watched this morning when I was kind of working. Day done and on my second watch through with full attention and enjoying the gross macro-shots of crud cleaning and all the little ambient sounds.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

@@JohnRowley Could you tell that I was making the sounds for the earpiece cleaning? 😄

@JohnRowley 9 ай бұрын

State of the art sound effects 😁@@RestoreTechnique

@DanielTheBigD 9 ай бұрын

The Face ID edit and criminal records joke cracked me up 😂

@Anonymous-bz8sd 8 ай бұрын

3:10 too cute 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Australia has no criminal history! 👏👏 love it

@haluyolo7568 2 ай бұрын

Finally a channel that doesn't do fake "my phone is broken I send it to you please fix it" kind of script

@harmonic5107 9 ай бұрын

The ringer going off sent me into panic mode 😂 been working on call in IT for 5 years now. Scrambled to check my phone before I realized. Nicely done audio trick there. Not sure how you made it sound like it was in the room rather than from headphones. The rest of the repair was great as well, as always with your channel.

@harmonic5107 9 ай бұрын

Wow, the struggle you had to go through with the battery is pretty intense. My experience is limited to a galaxy s8 and s10. But I can't say I've ever seen that kind of anti repair BS before.

@user-jg7ir5yk7s 5 ай бұрын

That’s also my work alarm it also freaked me out on my day off

@akshaygurnal2087 9 ай бұрын

19:20 That Cleaning sound of earpiece grill coming out of your mouth was hilarious 😂

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

😄 Forgot to record audio on that hehe

@Wierie_ 9 ай бұрын

Great video, very entertaining to watch a pro. First time I've seen the battery replacement be a 100% success.

@PBKreviews 9 ай бұрын

lol. When they tell you, "I have never installed a passcode on the phone, I'm sure of it". Then 20 minutes later they tell you "But you can try XXXX and see if it works", and it somehow magically works.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Haha yeah, this guy "shouldn't be a passcode..." 😆

@lisarayner3091 9 ай бұрын

Another masterpiece from you. The detail is so good. And I love the way you're adding in the subtle dry humour. Very cute! And how good is it that @PCBWay sponsors you? They're the perfect company for it because of their extensive range of tech products and components.

@_King_Tech_ 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the most precise iphone repair that I've ever seen! Well done mate!👏👏

@AntiIlluminati_GR 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed every single sec. Professional work! Thank you a lot for sharing.

@T3CHGY007 9 ай бұрын

That battery pull was the best ASMR ever!

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

😄🤌

@satsumagt5284 9 ай бұрын

It was clearly the earpiece cleaning

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

@@satsumagt5284 😆

@endlessengineering1488 8 ай бұрын

Very satisfying to see and Hear a fellow Aussie

@atomicorang 8 ай бұрын

❤I appreciate your professionalism and patience❤

@gabbazeck1 9 ай бұрын

@RestoreTechnique you dont have to reprogramm the battery on the pc. after you installed the bypass tool on the battery you have to start the phone with the charger. then it will show 100%. greetings!

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Ah ok thanks

@Triggas 8 ай бұрын

Ngl, probably the best phone repair format ive ever seen.

@GhostDevilGamer 9 ай бұрын

How patiently he did it while keeping us entertained 👍🏼👌🏼

@finnjacobs 9 ай бұрын

3:58 what kinda charger is that? I love how you tested literally ALL the functions

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Wireless charger built into a couch. I don't actually own a wireless charger so had to use my housemates couch 😄

@Anonymous-sf2wk 3 ай бұрын

I wish i would have learned to do these types of things, It must be really cool to know how to restore these products!

@abreezyyt1705 8 ай бұрын

Thats a lot of work and the profit of not much. But still a satisfying to watch 👍🏻

@ruinleon2639 5 ай бұрын

Biggest concern on wanting to rebuild iphones is the icloud lock fears so props to you for finding a real deal to unlock it with

@joesaiditstrue 9 ай бұрын

i could watch these videos all day

@chinhinh8068 9 ай бұрын

This is so satisfying to watch! Lots of care and dedication put into the phone and the video itself. Love it! You just earned one sub! Love the little humor “I’m very bendy” from Friends in the beginning too lol

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! 🖐😁

@addy.is.live1 9 ай бұрын

The attention to details 🔥❤️

@savekillqqpsounds8473 3 ай бұрын

I love the microphone flying while you try to plasce it into its hole makes me feel better about myself since i keep shooting screws the same way 😂

@clintmonroe9143 5 ай бұрын

Excellent cleaning sounds effects for the ear piece grill mate. Brought me right into the moment

@Nikkerston 9 ай бұрын

i was suprised that the display wasnt even cracked seeing what the phone has gone through

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Yeah same, I was prepared for a screen replacement

@Alpha.Gaming.99 7 ай бұрын

It is amazing the details you cover, literally hats-off. Really like watching your videos. KEEP UP THE WORK BUDDY !!!

@RestoreTechnique 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much dude 😀

@MiroLakosil 9 ай бұрын

Recording it all with a Samsung. Loving that! 🙂 Great restoring work as always of course. 👍

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Cheers 😄

@kentmagbanua 9 ай бұрын

Watching this after someone broke my iphone screen while replacing the battery, your skills are really fascinating.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate

@PCBWay 9 ай бұрын

We just enjoy so much your phone repair seriesss

@LeoAX-dw5ow 8 ай бұрын

sick work sir ! never tought it would be so complicated and laborious to make iphone restoration.

@RestoreTechnique 8 ай бұрын

Thanks dude

@andszym10 4 ай бұрын

i love sound of battery straps removal :D... thank you for fantastic video!

@madoca.8290 9 ай бұрын

Wow,was für eine professionelle Reparatur.Mein Respekt für diese Arbeit. Danke

@T3CHGY007 9 ай бұрын

I think this has been the most intense iphone repair that I have ever seen!

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

😄 haha cool

@jayvansickle7607 9 ай бұрын

I had no idea that I’d watch the whole process…. But that was amazing.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Haha yay

@I_am_Allan 9 ай бұрын

3:14 🤣🤣 That's a good one mate. As a Canadian, I got a good laugh.

@rik2207 8 ай бұрын

people who knows🌚

@Ritschye 13 күн бұрын

Good video man! I am absolutly not okay for do it, but I like to see it dude!

@jyashgaming 4 ай бұрын

You have just engaged me for 20mins and i am not aware of that....amazing restoration video dude...enjoyed it..😄😄

@codelinx 5 ай бұрын

The content on this is so good.

@kardesai 9 ай бұрын

bro, you did an impeccable job.

@codelinx 5 ай бұрын

Wow sound effects at 19:16 are definitely in the running for sound effects of the year!🤯🤩

@TiimmyFTurner 9 ай бұрын

Your video can get better, but your work is amazing

@Nacho1234 4 ай бұрын

Greeeeat job! I'm still flipping out with your mastery... And the number of useful tools you have XD

@kizitoderrick2468 9 ай бұрын

Australia Has no Criminal History (Killed me) Soooooooo Impressive----------------Well Done Champ😋

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

😄👍

@mtridgee11 4 ай бұрын

Great Video & sounds. That Mini welder is BANANAs, soo cool

@JustAPersonWhoComments 9 ай бұрын

Transitioning from red to blue is like having a new iPhone lol

@christopherwood12 8 ай бұрын

Never knew the iPhone 12 port is the same as the colour of the phone

@im4ch3t3dimachete5 9 ай бұрын

That’s a great video !!! Great done ✅

@julianomengue 9 ай бұрын

Well done sir! 😊

@HisDarkfashion 8 ай бұрын

this was so satisfying to watch

@RestoreTechnique 8 ай бұрын

Great!

@rajaselvamraja6078 9 ай бұрын

Super dood , amazing work. Your minute attention is very impressive ❤.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Thanks bro

@rajaselvamraja6078 9 ай бұрын

@@RestoreTechnique yeah 🫂

@user-zx4tg2zv6v 9 ай бұрын

용접 보는데 와~ 소리가 절로나네요.. 따봉 안줄수가 없습니다 😊

@alxcastro95 8 ай бұрын

19:19 ooooh! that sounds effects ! 🔥

@Gioelemusic 5 ай бұрын

Cleaning the grids of the iPhone 12 I drilled two of them, I should replace the grids on the right and left in the articular the one where you replaced the orange colour part and the one on the left. I bought the kit you showed on video but unfortunately I can't find any video how to replace the grids

@elmerganzan9131 6 ай бұрын

Nice job and it's amazing talent, using tools and hightech gadgets, thanks boss.

@DiyfixtoolCi 7 ай бұрын

Great video, I learned a lot of useful things

@LeeMooEez 8 ай бұрын

That micro tig is new to me 😍 I search for it and can’t find it but actually they market it as jewelry spot welder LOL

@PerMejdal 9 ай бұрын

I think you should have bought a case with the small parts included, and it was unnecessary to replace the battery. This would have saved a lot of time and some money. Making it more worth your time. However I am glad to see the replacement of these parts in the video.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

The frame with all the small parts costs $200. Profit would be almost nothing.

@Lincipop13 7 ай бұрын

So satisfying ❤

@login415 7 ай бұрын

This is the only asmr channel in my subs now

@davidrl41 4 ай бұрын

I have NEVER been successful doing this 7:11 - any tips from anyone? This is a great video, very satisfying. Worth it? I think this kind of effort is always worth the experience you gain. Unfortunately, by selling it you won't be able to recover the true bench rate.. as if the owner was bringing this unit in for repair. Thanks for the video. Very enjoyable!

@ventcivasilev5535 9 ай бұрын

Nice skills❤ verry smart way to give youre aponsors credit. When you realy use theare parts.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Cheers mate

@luck0wsky 8 ай бұрын

i love your content, especially the ones where you disassemble and reassemble the device... but i have a question (i would be honored if you could answer) what is the recive you use to make the smartphone water resistant again?!

@RestoreTechnique 8 ай бұрын

recive? You mean adhesive? This: m.rewa.tech/detail/for-apple-iphone-12-12-mini-12-pro-12-pro-max-screen-repair-tape-waterproof-seal-sticker-replacement.html

@CyberPunkSimms 5 ай бұрын

"and Australia has no criminal history" 🤣🤣

@OurNotSoSeriousLife 6 ай бұрын

Another great one. ❤

@juliaandsanderdekoning 8 ай бұрын

"(..), and Australia has no criminal history." - hahah, I'm dead!

@RestoreTechnique 8 ай бұрын

😄

@cwdaniels4 8 ай бұрын

I was not going to subscribe, but when you dropped the rear speaker with expert precision ... I had to ;-)

@worldlyobserver 8 ай бұрын

I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Recently I just got a new iPhone 12 Pro Max through insurance since mine looked pretty recked only cost 99$ absolutely worth it

@legithacks7342 9 ай бұрын

Good job m8. Just one more tip: you can buy original apple display adhesive stripes from self service repair program. Kind regards

@EduhSama Ай бұрын

I had the frame completely refurbished once, i m never doing it again. Now I only buy the frame with the small parts already on it from aliexpress.

@phonerepaircraft8676 9 ай бұрын

i always love your video ❤❤❤

@geertromain 9 ай бұрын

Amazing skills, seriously impressive. 😲

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Thank-you!

@BiologiChaos 5 ай бұрын

Just perfect! 👏👏👏

@Idkijustlike2useYoutube 8 ай бұрын

“And Australia has no criminal history” haha 😉

@acolis89 9 ай бұрын

So that's how ASMR for technicians sounds like...

@andimuhammadrafly 5 ай бұрын

good job sir!

@just_a_kid1 2 ай бұрын

Hey, do you think the usb c iphone 13 you made can be replicated with a iPhone 12 Pro, my dad has one with a fucked up screen and back, (he upgraded to a 15) and I would like to experiment with it.

@user-oz2jn4yh2e 7 ай бұрын

Its definitely worth it I’ve made $12 on certain stuff but if I do it over and over it adds up

@ilbufalantdellefigurine4488 9 ай бұрын

Great video

@ionutmih97 9 ай бұрын

This video satisfied my OCD

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Great 😄

@Rockardo_ 8 ай бұрын

tig welding a phone is a first for me lmao

@lloyd1001 8 ай бұрын

how long did it take you - great video!

@waxwagner 9 ай бұрын

O melhor canal de reparos do youtube! Saudações do Brasil.

@tadzique 8 ай бұрын

No criminal history 😂😂😂 - gold

@RestoreTechnique 8 ай бұрын

😁

@subirmondal1993 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Now ship it to me. ♥️♥️ 😁😁 love from India.

@lhuhirako 9 ай бұрын

Awesome restoration waaay better that those fake ones

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

😀

@user-wb7jb6wm4r 6 ай бұрын

My iPhone 11 is broken like a video Mine is worse I wonder if you can fix it exactly like the video when you go to the Apple store

@timsmotorcyclediary 9 ай бұрын

What about the labor charge? That’s a huge item of most repair jobs. Regardless, that was entertaining to watch. Subscribed.

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Thanks dude 😀 Yeah labour charge is the profit, which I earn for doing the job.

@thewaffle3945 9 ай бұрын

do u remember or could u give link to ur screwdrivers to iphones? cuz same here want to restore and sell phones

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, sorry I forgot to put that in the tools list in description: m.rewa.tech/detail/refox-rs-1-rice-series-2d-screwdriver-kit-for-iphone-repair.html

@petrpohnan7028 4 ай бұрын

TO JE HUMÁČ

@suloshi. 8 ай бұрын

You should make a lightning iPhone 15 when it comes out.

@buttercup5470 8 ай бұрын

My son has an iPhone 11. It has a lot of micro scratched on the screen and the camera lenses have some nicks around them. The battery health has about 90%. Would it be worth it to have it restored.

@bangandre5593 6 ай бұрын

good job

@sulfur32066 9 ай бұрын

easy solution ))) expert precision ))

@anilkinikar 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video and feel so satisfied when something dead returns back to life.

@azdaha9256 9 ай бұрын

I just love the word aussie

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

☺️🇦🇺

@jeppewerring 9 ай бұрын

Why do you ned the REFOX Tag-on if you've swapped over the original BMS?

@RestoreTechnique 9 ай бұрын

Umm.... I don't know. I was going to use the Tag-On so I didn't have to transfer bms or reprogram it, but then when it didn't work, I went down the other route, and left the tag on it without thinking 🫣 😂 I'm no expert with battery swaps, and the rules keep changing all the time.