Paid $98 For A Broken Google Pixel 4a 5G - Lets Repair It!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- Did I get a good deal on buying this broken Pixel 4a 5G?
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I really appreciate you fixing the Pixels, I genuinely love the Pixel phones, and I think they deserve a second life. Great job, Hugh! Your videos are always so nice and professional.
Agreed! But; Hugh doesn't just repair Pixels. Not only iPhone's Samsung's etc. The small brands. The small second life's. That's what I like most.
@@peytonwoehler1427 pixel isnt a small brand lol
@@hman6159 They said that Hugh also fixes the "small" brands and not just Pixel/iPhone/Samsung devices 🤝
Pixels are for gay people kinda like iphones
@@hman6159 learn to read h-man
I love watching these phone repair videos. I actually went and replaced the battery on my original Google Pixel not too long ago due in part to videos like this. For my first repair like that it could have gone worse, I burned the bottom of the screen with a heat gun but it's only noticeable when the screen is off so it doesn't bother me. Everything else works fine and the battery now properly holds a charge so I call it a win.
Not bad.repairing the iPhones 📱 are really tricky because you have to pair the batteries otherwise you will not get the battery health but great job for your repair job on the Google pixel👍🏻
@@CoolTechGamingAndReviews bro your channel name 😂😂
Hey bro do you know were did Hugh Jeffreys got his heat plate??
@@Kyle_Charles you could probably google one
Smartphone companies should really adopt the display and battery removal first approach when it comes to building new smartphones, since these are the parts that often need replacing when broken.
Maybe, but they probably never will, especially considering planned obsolesence
The underlying driver is watertightness. Yes, there are other ways to achieve it but this is expensive. If people would take better care of their devices, this would be an unnecessary feature, but a large chunk of the market do not.
@@TonyRule Xperia ZR has had removable battery and a water-resistant IP rating
My dad had one, and it survived a drop in a frozen lake water, despite having loose ports and back cover after years of exploitation. Only the display got water marks, overall it worked just like before
@@TonyRule No the main driver is cost of manufacturing. It's much cheaper to adhere all the components to one subframe assembly than have the back adhered to one assembly and the screen be another separate assembly.
@@antoinev7183 Only when it needs watertightness. Otherwise they could ditch the adhesive entirely.
Despite me having a pixel 4A, not the one with 5G, this gives me hope that this phone can last me several years, and can be repaired fairly easily. I'm the kind of person that doesn't replace my phone unless it's broken or severely out of date.
Did you replace it yet?
@@marshallm4551 Yes, bought a pixel 8. Battery was not lasting very long.
@KanawhaCountyWX that's nice. I have samsung Galaxy xcover Pro that's 4 years old i hope to replace
Hi Hugh, recently I got an iPhone 11 with a broken screen and rear glass with 80% battery health for 70 euros and an iPhone 12 also with a broken screen for 210 euros.
Από το facebook ή Ebay;
From facebook or from ebay?
@@morfeasrellas3561 το 11 insomnia το 12 ebay, επισεις απο ebay ειχα παρει και ενα galaxy s8 για 25 ευρω αλλα η οθονη μου βγηκε ποιο ακριβη απο οτι ολο το κινητο
bro im so jealous that you are able to find these amazing deals. I used to be able to quite easily by searching spelling mistakes on ebay and auction sites but these days it just isnt as effective at all
Very easy to repair phone. I done the exact repair to my mums one, bought the display on eBay UK and come with the gasket too.
I've always been inspired by your repairing videos that I'm planning to fix this iPod touch 4th generation that has a cracked digitiser and LCD :)
cool, buddy
Be aware the 4th gen ipod touch is hard to fix, even Hugh Jeffrey's couldn't fix one but it's not impossible. Just be careful
Not worth it
I fully restored an damaged iPhone 5s because of his videos!
th-cam.com/video/uME09PxhhzY/w-d-xo.html
Finally it's here.
THANK YOU 🙏 HUGH JEFFREYS FOR ALL THE AWESOME VIDEOS!!! 👏🔥🥊
Having said that, I do have a Pixel 6 and absolutely love it. It takes the most beautiful photos. I managed to get an open box one in the US, saving me almost £250 from what it would cost in the UK. If I had a complaint, it is that you really need to have some kind of case on it because no matter what, you are going to drop that sucker and it is all glass. I have a cheap clear jelly. It does take away from the beauty of the design, but I do not feel like paying £600 to replace the phone.
The phohots look the same lol
Those Pixels seem so reliable. Fascinating alternative to the Galaxy range and iPhones.
I'm amazed at how cheaply you can get these phones and parts. I've been searching for a replacement screen for my Xperia 5 ii, but they seem to be super expensive. Fortunately, the scratch is only over the "forehead" of the device, so I'm not too upset, and the phone is getting on a bit now, so it's had a good run.
I hope there's an Xperia 1 iv this year. The last few have been such good phones.
Really reliable? 6 months dead screen.
@@stefanstecyk8725 lol
6:45 a lot of customers don't want to wait for the adhesive to dry sadly. My solution is to use scotch tape around the edges of the display and pull it tight down around the bottom of the device. I then tell the customer to be easy on it for 24 hours and then they can remove the tape. Not everyone listens and occasionally I get phones back same day with a screen that fell off since they couldn't deal with the tape.
A lot of customers probably *can't*. It's not 2001 anymore, you kind of need your phone to do anything, and few people have two functioning phones.
@@acumenium8157 kinda leaves everyone in a bad situation. That's why I settled on the tape solution. So far the only time issues have come up is from people being impatient and pulling the tape too early. One of them literally said "it looked bad" so they peeled it and yanked the screen off in the process. Wound up breaking a part that had taken 2 months to arrive because they couldn't wait another 24 hours.
@@Saxophone_King Why are you as a repair shop not keeping the phone during the repair process (of which curing absolutely is), though? Or are you talking about people who apply it themselves and mess it up?
@@acumenium8157 as you said before, people can't leave their phones for the whole curing time of 24 hours. I always allow for at least an hour of curing time in the shop and add the tape so that customers can take it with them an not be cut off from the world. I also give them a verbal and written warning about adhesives and curing times. Most listen. Some don't. There's not much I can do and still get people their phones in a reasonable time frame in this modern world. The scotch tape method works surprisingly well when applied correctly and allowed to do it's job.
@@Saxophone_King I see. I have no idea how third-party repairs shops work. I know like official companies, you send something in, you are *not* getting that thing back so fast.
Really unfortunate situation we're in regarding phone repairs. You can't give someone a burner or something for a day because that's a big cost to add up per customer, but people need their phones and generally only that one that just broke and needs repairs.
Two things:
1. Use clamps for the display, there are tiny ones. These apply pressure more evenly on the outer perimeter of the display, than rubber bands.
2. You've paid way too much for the new display.
For once someone does a video on the phone I have, this is a monumental day
4:00 I thought you disconnected the battery to prevent shorting out the phone when plugging in the new screen? 😅
For sure. He stripped it down disconnected it/reconnected it and then fitted the screen. Surely a waste of time if there’s any charge left in the battery there still being the potential for shorting it? The way the phone is constructed would seem to indicate this is an unnecessary process because you can’t really fit the screen with the battery disconnected the back panel being screwed on from the front!
Disconnecting the battery shuts off the phone, and it doesn't power on until you tell it to, even when you connect the battery. That means the phone was powered off while he connected the screen, and there is no reason for any power going to the screen when it's powered off.
Thank you so much for all the awesome videos, as always, Hugh, you never cease to amaze people like us, keep it up with the awesome repairs, it's so professional, it's not even funny, you always make our day, each and every time, no doubt about it!! BTW, this comment is from a Pixel 5a 5G, LOL, so it only makes a ton of sense to be watching a Pixel 4a 5G get repaired on a Pixel 5a 5G, haha. It's quite fun to be seeing a smartphone from the same company on a newer or older iteration, if you ask me.
A Czech sold this, we don't have official support from Google which is the reason why he has to sell broken, most repair shops don't even bother to repair them.
thanks to your videos i already have a little phone repair hobby where i usually repair and resell mine with a minimal profit but good enough to cover costs and a bit extra cash
Another great job as always.great deal and an easy repair in comparison to your others.
Also thanks very much for the signed samsung note 4.much appreciated.
I work at a repair shop and we use E8000 glue. If the customer returns early and phone is ready, we tell the customer “leave the rubber bands on for at least 4 hours so it dries properly.”
Yeah, best thing to do. Takes a bit to cure, but once is cured is stuck strong.
@@organiccold yep if customer takes off rubber bands before that time no warranty
Rubber Bands --- I'd recommend using a padded weight (perhaps a brick, or a chunk of heavy metal). The padding might be an old sock. Place the phone on a padded surface, and the weight on top. It would apply pressure more evenly, more controlled (you choose the mass of the weight), no pressure points, and much easier to use. Less chance of disaster. If alignment is a concern, then use tape to hold the screen in position. All this is speculation, not based on experience. But the rubber bands make me wince. ;-)
Edit to add: Choose the weight's mass so that it doesn't break the screen. Ensure it is appropriately padded. There's no reason why applying the necessary and appropriate pressure smoothly from a well designed weight wouldn't be LESS likely to break screen than the uneven and inconsistent force from rubber bands. One could even calculate the exact pressure being applied (e.g. in PSI) being the mass over the area. It doesn't require much effort to arrive at a better solution than the rubber bands
He used to do that but he had issues with broken screens so now he uses rubber bands
I do this for living too,try to clean up the adhesive with a microfibre cloth,it’s much easier and when you clean up the edges of the frame use cotton swabs with isopropyl alcohol,thank me later
I haven’t had an issue till pixel cameras start bugging out. Not sure if you have seen this issue before but I saw a lot of pixel phones experiencing this issue. Plus the google camera has so many reviews that are rather negative…
Every month Google brings update at the play store
Grabbed the same model this year on sale for around $400. A beautiful OLED screen, good battery life, headphone jack, very handy fingerprint scaner on the back, camera that takes awesome pictures at night and ability to even degoogle it makes this phone a strong value for that amount of money. Additional plus for easy future repairs like you mentioned in the video. The only downside I've noticed are mid quality speakers. Although, if anyone is looking for a good android smartphone it's definitely worth to buy it but is really hard to get hands-on on this device online.
Didn’t you disassemble the phone to unplug the battery in order to attach the new display ? Because you just unplugged it plugged it back in and closed the phone and after this you attached the display with battery plugged in. Extra steps literally for nothing
1:48 "Seriously it's less strong than the pixel 4 and other newer phones like the iphones"
Isn't this obvious? The pixel 4a 5g is only rated ip57, while flagship phones like the iphones have ip67/68. Having higher rating means you need to seal your phone more properly and you need to use stronger adhesive
YES, I mean TOTALLY OBVIOUS!!!
Literally every single person watching this video has and understands this information.
@@1236688645 yes, you might know it, some people might know it but it doesn't mean everyone knows it. And the fact that he mentioned the pixel was easier to open than the iphone without giving the info about the water rating may give people some false sense that the iphone is unreasonably sealed for nothing and the pixel is friendlier in terms of repairablilty
Hi Hugh, I'm from Czech Republic and I'm interested that the first message on the new display was in czech language. Was the phone from Czech Republik? Btw you've got great videos.
@@MouseQueen7220 ahoj, vím, že tam nemá být K, ale C, ale už jsem to nechtěl upravovat 😀
Im going to start sending liquid bottles of printer ink in glass in plastic bags to teach the postage system a lesson. Sick of getting damaged parcels
I’d highly suggest spending 10$ and buying the spigen case. I’ve dropped my pixel 4a5g at least 7 times now and it still looks brand new.
You can hold down the power button for about 10-15 seconds to force shut down on Android phones.
Love your videos. Easy to understand and learn from. I've used to repair Samsung's J lineup from 2017 (J3/5/7) and they open in a similar way, however the original screen is glued too hard and normaly comes apart. Keep it up.
I had a friend that dropped the pixel 5a. You're right. They are easy to fix. He gave it to me for free and had the same issue. I replaced the screen and it was fixed. Great video!
So clever. Thanks for all the hints.
Your videos are very interesting to watch Hugh! Thanks!
Your repairs are therapeutic to watch ... keep the good work!!
You read my mind. I literally just started looking for a new video.
Your job always amazes keep it up, brother jeff.
Your repair vids are so asmr, we learn something and relax at same time ❤️
I lived in Australia for 3 years and bought a pixel 4a 5g in late 2020 for 699 AUD which was a steal really compared to the prices elsewhere... I am back in the UK now and still have it as my daily, it's been great, I just wish for a bigger battery sometimes as I have had some degradation and I am a power user, was considering upgrading to the 6a when it drops in a few months... I agree that their A line are the best phones.
You could just hold the power button until it buzzes it'll also turn off the phone didn't need to undo the midplate
I am a really huge and old fan of your channel , and i wish you never stop making this videos and never think that we hate you 😁
I can't believe how simple that was. Thanks Hugh.
Be aware that removing a shattered screen will be tedious and you must be patient and careful to remove all of the bits from the glue channel between the screen and the phone body. Removing the old glue is a VERY tedious and time consuming process so be prepared to take considerably longer than the 30-60 minutes shown in the directions. Also be aware that having a magnifiying headset with lights should be a high priority purchase along with this kit. Re-attaching the screen-to-phone connector is also incredibly tedious and frustrating. It took more than 8 hours of work to get ours replaced. At first it all worked fine and 10 minutes later the screen failed. Be prepared to either be delighted that your efforts bring a phone back to life or that it will end in utter failure and frustration... it is NOT as easy as you think. The TH-cam videos are all missing this information and make it all look easy...... not so.
8 hours?
it took me a little bit over 2 for my (first) repair
You're so informative! I want to replace my pixel 5s screen and I got alot of useful tips from this video
If you need to heat an adhesive it is not easy to repair...
Have you ever fixed a Xiaomi Poco (F1)?
It is literally ~20 screws and the entire thing is in pieces a 1080P IPS lcd for it is 20-30$.
I've fixed Xiaomi phones more than 5 times in home with simple tools.
The most repairable phone I fixed though, was the Motorola Defy, 8 screws and the thing comes apart (glass and screen are separate).
Great video but I have two questions, first is it still something to be worried about with the battery being reconnected before the LCD is connected? Can it still be shorted if the phone is off but the battery is plugged in?
Secondly are you ever worried about the glue seeping into the display panel and leaving water damage like defects in the panel itself?
Well, I am assuming that it's like taking out the battery and putting it back on a battery-powered lamp. You still need to press the power button to engage the battery and turn the lamp on.
Nope, he is just to woried about it shorting out
Why owner dont send him to repair in some pixel service center or other services!? My friend have problems with screen too on pixel 5. All repair cost him 130 $ almost year ago (new display and work)...
So you removed the back to disconnect the battery before attaching the screen but then reattached the battery before connecting the screen? Did I miss something?
This. ?
Fantastic hack! I did everything you showed here and it worked! Thanks a lot!
Good job dude, some people are born lucky with this stuff.
That display you have installed was most likely a OEM screen as it had the sticker on the front film. I work at a authorized repair shop so this is how I know.
Which manufacturer makes the adhesive tape that authorized repair partners use?
Thank you. My display popped off and I'm pretty sure it's because repair shop didn't glue it on properly. I dropped it tonight in the whole front screen popped off didn't break and I reattached the little cable. Also there was no tape over it
Good job Mr.J as always.
I switched from iphone when my iphone 6s randomly died on me. I decided to go back to android and picked the Pixel 3. I used that phone for three years until the battery wore out. I've since upgraded to the Pixel 5 and hope to use it as long as I can. I still have the Pixel 3 I might just pop a new battery in it sometime.
How do you deal with FRP locked phones?
Another great repair by Hugh Jeffreys.
Yayy! New video!!
Just did a job like this at our shop, took about 15min only because I needed to disconnect the battery after accidently turning the phone back on with the screen off. If only Apple and Samsung made it this easy, the world would be a better place.
I learnt a lot from that. Many thanks.
With the phone apparently coming from the Czech republic you're lucky it even survived the journey.
Why is this old device so expensive currently?
These phones must have weak displays, my brother woke up to his phone simply dead one day...
google pixel phones are easy to repair. about 1 year ago i recommend these to my family because the phones where easy to repair and they have a good camera.
all round google pixels are good and easy to repair phones
I have had my pixel 4a5g replaced 3 times since release. First was a 4ft drop second was really bad screen burn after just 3 months and third was another shattered internal display after applying a bit too much pressure while in my pocket.
Hmm. I have dropped mine a few times but it never cracked
How much does it cost you to repair the lcd
Is it costly
Hugh you videos will never get old even if one day we can no longer fix our own devices I know your videos will always entertain me.
Before i got my Pixel 6 i owned the 4a 5G - A great Phone! It slipped out of my hand and landed on the 0,5mm that where not covered by my screenprotector and the glass shattered. Compared to the price of the 4a 5G the repair was way to expensive so i used it with the shattered glass until i got my new phone.
Just looking at the way this phone is designed, you might be able to replace the display without even disconnecting the battery here. But I'm not completely sure that would be safe or even possible in this case.
I wanted to like Google but as a owner of a Google pixel 4a non 5g I just can't. Bugs are a pain in the butt and the screen came with a weird line on screen. I was even told that I couldn't send it to the warranty bcs it was purchased through Amazon. And amazon would rather get the phone back and refund me than repair it... Plus, most Google products are hard to find in Europe and expensive. If you are not American stay clear.
For anybody who wants to work on their pixel; pixels will shut off with enough heat. You don't have to take off the midframe
5:35 Wow, it's speaking Czech. Did you get it off of a czech tourist or something? The Czech republic is quite on the other side of the gloge 😲😀I just got me a 4a 5G that was drowned and screen is dead. I hope I'll be able to fix it.
According to system language, previous owner was Czech ❤.
Hi. Please if you can Answer my question that I did in my comment of another video. And awesome video like always. Is a shame I don't live close enough to you, if the taxes wasn't so expensive I ship my phones for you repair, I really like the care you have and the perfection you use to repair phones👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
i agree easy to get in to. but its far too easy to damage screens with this design doing a simple battery or camera replacement. much prefer samsungs design. even apples screens are a bit easier to get into barring their notices after replacing components.
I also thought about repairing a Pixel 4a. But to be honest I is just not worth it. The screen is so Expensive.
Two things I love about my pixel 4a are it's headphone jack and smaller size. Sadly the 6a is doing away with these, so when I do upgrade, it likely won't be to another pixel
Pixels are dirt cheap where i live for that money u could get a pixel 5 fully functional
I’ve had this phone for over a year, excellent performance and camera and google updates…I highly recommend it
I've worked on hundreds of those and I've never detached the battery. Works every time.
Those cracks look eerily similar to the google pixel 4a 5g I sold on ebay a month or so ago through work..... although then I saw the AU $ price and knew it wasn't mine lol
If you're ever looking for repair stock for videos, feel free to reach out. I've worked with channels like MacRumors in the past.
Although, I will disagree about the glue usage. Much better to do the adhesive. You're just making it much harder, in a tech shop setting, if the person breaks it again and they have to get it repaired
Keep up the good work ❤️
I tried to take my 4a to a repair shop for a new battery. They told me they couldn't replace the battery without breaking the screen, so the total cost of the repair would be $400 usd. Very upsetting
Can you please post some videos on you how actually resell your fixed electronics?
A classic, smoother-sailing repair
Hi Hugh, I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I would like to start repairing some smartphones and then selling them as well.
Would you mind making a guide or some beginner tips on how to start? I find choosing the broken smartphone to buy the trickiest part so some advice would be needed there.
Thanks in advice and keep up with the good work!
I love your videos thank you so much Hugh you are an expert
I love fixing phones i fixed a Huawei p30 lite new screen Frame back glass battery and camera now I am using it its so fast and nice 6GB ram
5:36 oh really??? that’s my mother tongue Čeština. Which chance is that from approximately 40 languages mine one displays up 😂😂😂 this made my day to be honest.
I would put something between the rubber bands and the screen. Like half deck of cards, or wad of post-its
Really easy repair phone, good video!
This is working without any problems guys
You are so smart and i love your videos
Thats an australian postoffice worker checking what kind of mobile phone that package was holding..0:53 pfft a used Pixel4a (nope package ain't lost in transit)
I used the pixel 4a for quite a long time before I switched over to my iPhone.
4:38
How is taking the old glue off the most important step? I would think that replacing the screen with a new one would be more important than the glue. If you put the old screen on then it will still not work.
you know whats funny, every time I open up a video on repair, Coolblue throws an ad in my face literally saying “smartphone broken? buy a new one!”
That's cool, the phone is from the Czech Republic. Pretty far away.
My quote for grade 12 "Hi my name is Hugh but do you know what else is hugh? *wink*"
The dirty back off the phone gives me nightmares
This reminds me of the Samsung J4+ it opens the exact same way even the display cable is in the same place
great video Enormous Jeffreys
Hugh Mungus wot?