That’s the goal! I hated when I had to search for a guide only to find one video and it was 30 minutes of somebody talking about nonsense, short and simple is how I roll!
Is it important to do the work on silicone mat and with black gloves? Can you please share what type of tools you use and where you purchased the screeen?
I feel like with older devices they were designing the outside, then just telling engineers "make it fit" but thankfully many refinements have been made since. The iPhone 4 was no fun.
Difference is that most original batteries have been pulled from devices, there's no telling how many charge cycles they've been through. An aftermarket battery on the other hand is most likely to be brand new, no cycles.
Is there nothings specific that has to be done for the face id? I heard that its easy to make the face id not work doing screen replacements? Idk if its cause of the afternarket screen? If it is cheap Or the tech messing something up..
It's entirely from technicians slipping or cutting it, or the fact that Apple made such a poorly designed part. The aftermarket screens are perfectly fine, Apple's engineering team is not.
Is this "genuine message" a big deal? Will it affect the functionality of the phone? I mean, if this message does not bother me, can i still use the phone normally?
Absolutely no effect on functionality, just annoying pop up. It goes away after a few days and stops popping up thankfully. I only mention is because I do occasionally hear complaints from customers who don't understand.
@Day Dream you'll need to be Apple certified and have access to their weird little AST2 web software in order to program the phone to see the screen as genuine. They like to disable features when customers don't go to them for repairs, "security" they say, "anti-repair" is what consumers call it. As for True Tone you can use an iCopy tool to copy the serial numbers over, and there are now some dedicated True Tone programmers available from places like MobileSentrix, but they can't get rid of the non-genuine warning.
Being the most expensive iPhone of the time, screens are still very expensive. With the parts shortage coming into swing, the best prices are likely to be on Mobile Defenders or Mobile Sentrix, at least for a reliable screen.
iFixit sells some pretty great toolkits, but mine actually came from a local hardware store. It was a precision screwdriver set that included the triwings and pentalobes
Does it try to turn on? As in, vibrate, sounds, anything like that? You can also connect it to a computer and see if iTunes detects it. It may be on, just in a recovery mode with a blank screen.
@@clarkkids3574 you may have some deeper damage then, but it could be something as simple as a loose battery connection. Also check the ribbons for the battery to ensure there are no tears, then connect it to a charger which should prompt it to power on whether you hit the button or not
OEM part won't do much for you, without Apple's online diagnostic software the screen still won't have truetone and will give a non-genuine display warning.
I wouldn't recommend taking it in the water even if it were brand new. They are water resistant, but if water gets in it also resists coming out. After repair the device is likely much less water resistant unless you use a vacuum sealer or press to adhere it.
Incell is typically a lower quality, where the digitizer is actually a part of the (likely LCD) display. Prime is usually an Apple branded OLED that has been refurbished with an aftermarket digitizer and glass.
Face ID will keep working as long as the sensor isn't damaged, it's a separate component. TrueTone will disable if the serial number isn't copied from the original screen, QianLi makes a tool called the iCopy that will do it for you, but I believe it will still give the "non-genuine display" warning for a few days on the lock screen.
@@TapticDigital ok thank you! I’m still not sure what to do in my situation - I managed to hit mine right in the Face ID sensor area. Can’t tell if Face ID isn’t working due to the cracked glass obscuring it or if the sensor is damaged. Also, it’s still under the basic warranty, so if I try to open it, that will probably void it.
@@vader5504 does the screen display still? If Face ID is damaged it will always put a notification on screen saying "Unable to Activate Face ID", if you aren't getting that message there's a good chance it'll be okay and keep working once the screen is replaced.
@@vader5504 in that case it might just be the screen damage blocking it. Either way, given the price of replacement parts for it currently, the official Apple repair center has the best price on that replacement
You can order the precut adhesive for very cheap, they are incredibly easy to mess up. Chances are I didn’t include it because I had to try so many times to get it perfect but couldn’t with a camera in the way.
@@TapticDigital I appreciate the quick response, I actually ended up snapping the cable to the earpiece too which sucks but is totally my fault. I will order new pieces and try again. I did have a hard time taking off the screen without breaking it which didn’t matter to the last one because it was totally destroyed anyways, but when I eventually attempt to put a new earpiece on I do want to take off the screen without damaging it. Do you have any tips on that?
@@TapticDigital hi, thank you for the quick response, my gf's phone accidentally fell on the ground, i will be the one who will replace the lcd screen.. Haha good luck to me. Anyways, for the quick response, you earned my subscription. Thank u for this tutorial.
@@damanginit2680 definitely check my other videos too, I posted another one for this phone about four months ago, though for some reason again I didn't show the adhesive. It's possible I'm just embarrassed if it's slightly off center 🙄
The pop-up goes away after some time, but in the settings menu it will always say it's non-genuine unless you install an OEM and use Apple's proprietary "RepairCal" and AST2 software to program it.
when i did open my phone i dont have the aproximly sensoron the screen its in the phone its an iphone 12 pro max 512 . the new lcd screen also dont fit becouse it have some pins that the origonal screen dont have.
Something might be shorted from it, but here's to hoping. You can try disconnecting the battery again, or if it's already closed up try the soft reboot with volume up, then down, and hold power for about 10 seconds. Hopefully a reboot is all it needs, if not, try another screen and hope!
Depending on screen quality the parts are anywhere from $70-$140. If taken to a shop they’ll usually add $50-$100 in labor, so you’d be looking at anywhere from $120-$200 for a repair.
Not unless you're part of Apple's Independent Repair Program, which is honestly a joke and designed to shut down repair shops. The pop up part of the message goes away after a few days
So my iPhone 12 pro max has a spotless screen but is semi unresponsive or have to multiple tap to use it, would I just have to replace the touch sensor? And/or how much would it be? Thanks
You can replace the touch controller but it's some pretty intensive microsoldering, likely as much as a new display. A screen replacement could help, but so could running an update through iTunes, which I would try first. I've also been getting a lot of iPhone 11 and 12 coming in with no touch, only to have a reboot fix it for a while. iOS is kinda wonky lately.
Depends on the quality of the screen you get. Given the prices of these from a couple vendors I'm thinking these are basically OEM pulls (pretty expensive), so these sit perfectly. I was really surprised by how thin they were, I'm wondering if some of the cheaper aftermarket ones will poke out.
Question 🙋 If the screen is not genuine, will it still work as a normal genuine screen or will it be different? Thank you! Btw amazing tutorial! Thank you 🙏
Did you mean the proximity sensor that was removed at 1:49? And yes, cutting a display ribbon in half usually destroys a display, like it said in the title.
I bought a used 12 mini from a used phone dealer, he had replaced the screen and it never worked correctly. When it finally stopped working I bought the screen from Amazon and replaced it myself. The phone works absolutely perfect. The backing plate was not attached to the screen anywhere I suspect they use the crappiest bulk screen replacements with no backing plate
Sounds like mall repair to me. The one near me ruined a bunch of phones, closed up shop and started selling hats. Few months later, back to phones. Complete scam
Any iPhone 12 and newer, should just be taken to Apple. The 12s are great phones, and still worthy for the premium oem screen and battery. Anything else and it’ll just be a damaged iPhone 12 Pro Max with a Chinese screen on it.
The only benefit of an OEM is true tone functionality, which apple serial locked. Thankfully 3rd part Chinese companies have made copy devices for it so your aftermarket will be just as good as OEM. Also since those OLEDs typically come from the same supplier as Apple uses, it's the same screen, you can just get it fixed cheaper and faster at a third party shop. Oh, and using Apple's OEM programmer requires it to "scan" all your phone's history, data, logs, usage times, number of photos and texts, contacts, and it's all sent off to Apple servers.
Because it's a real OLED display, just like the original? Even if you install an OEM display straight from Apple, it will look the exact same as the aftermarket unless you have access to Apple's authorized tools. But don't feel bad, the factory Apple screen isn't great either.
@@dondon-on9qp still no such thing as a fake display, but yes you can swap an Apple brand to one and it still won't work properly with true tone because Apple serializes displays. True tone will never work again unless Apple approves a serial swap.
Thank you for not talking our ears off about useless information making a 3 minute into 15 minutes. Straight and to the point. Thank you!!!
That’s the goal! I hated when I had to search for a guide only to find one video and it was 30 minutes of somebody talking about nonsense, short and simple is how I roll!
@@TapticDigitaldoes the iPhone 12 Pro Max come with pre-installed screen protector and if not, is it necessary to install it?.
Best video! Doesn’t waste time. Direct and to the point.
This was *perfect*! I made my first phone repair following this video closely and was so happy when it worked.
Way to go Rachel! I'm glad I could help walk you through it, hopefully it was a bit easier than you thought!
@@TapticDigital definitely! 🙏🏼🙌🏼
@@rachelminneapolis did your faceid still work. I really want to replace it but don’t wanna lose faceid
@@kevinfontleroy1862 I'll check when I get back to the store. Certain features won't work if you don't program the screen
Is it important to do the work on silicone mat and with black gloves? Can you please share what type of tools you use and where you purchased the screeen?
Crazy how simplistic the repairs are now. I remember the 4se use to give me problems lol
I feel like with older devices they were designing the outside, then just telling engineers "make it fit" but thankfully many refinements have been made since. The iPhone 4 was no fun.
@@TapticDigital I completely agree!
I followed this video diligently and never fixed a phone and it works now super helpful thank you so much for this great video❤
Holy cow, starting your first phone repair with a 12 Pro Max? Trial by fire, but way to to, Garrett! That's an achievement!
Hello didnt u have to do the true tone setting? Just curious
Seems like this dude will famous one day😂
I'm not too sure about famous, but maybe those iFixit guys could open a job for me!
@@TapticDigital sure you will one day
Thank you for mentioning triwing screws 🔥
Hello my nephew forgot his password to his iPhone 12 Pro Max how can we get back into the phone ? Thanks
the Big Adhesive secret society strikes again.
They've got their sticky hands in everything!
How much does this cost?
Hi , I have a question if my phone had cracked and the top left corner isn’t responding to touch if I get the screen fixed, would that change?
That would fix it. The touch sensitive layer is actually part of the glass, so when it cracks its quite normal to have touch response go a bit weird
What to choose, aftermarket battery or original? what is the difference? (taking apart the text that appears about not genuine battery)
Difference is that most original batteries have been pulled from devices, there's no telling how many charge cycles they've been through. An aftermarket battery on the other hand is most likely to be brand new, no cycles.
thanks! @@TapticDigital
Is there nothings specific that has to be done for the face id? I heard that its easy to make the face id not work doing screen replacements? Idk if its cause of the afternarket screen? If it is cheap Or the tech messing something up..
It's entirely from technicians slipping or cutting it, or the fact that Apple made such a poorly designed part. The aftermarket screens are perfectly fine, Apple's engineering team is not.
Is this "genuine message" a big deal? Will it affect the functionality of the phone?
I mean, if this message does not bother me, can i still use the phone normally?
Absolutely no effect on functionality, just annoying pop up. It goes away after a few days and stops popping up thankfully. I only mention is because I do occasionally hear complaints from customers who don't understand.
@@TapticDigital Thank you very much for the response and for the information my friend. Keep up with those lovely videos.
Greetings from Greece ❤️
@Day Dream you'll need to be Apple certified and have access to their weird little AST2 web software in order to program the phone to see the screen as genuine. They like to disable features when customers don't go to them for repairs, "security" they say, "anti-repair" is what consumers call it. As for True Tone you can use an iCopy tool to copy the serial numbers over, and there are now some dedicated True Tone programmers available from places like MobileSentrix, but they can't get rid of the non-genuine warning.
Do you know if a phone repair shop can retrieve photos from a dead iphone that wont turn on
All depends on why it won’t turn on. In most cases they can hook up parts temporarily to power it on and recover data.
Where did you buy the screen from? I see lots for sale but want to get the right one at the right price
This one came from Mobile Defenders, I've not really had any issues with their iPhone screens except for the XR and iPhone 11.
@@TapticDigital what issues did you have
@@jarbarnhill they used to have issues with the frame separating from the glass, and occasionally bad LCDs
@@TapticDigital appreciate the info
Are tri wing screw drivers the same as the tri point screw drivers
Do you know where I can can an affordable screen replacement kit?
Being the most expensive iPhone of the time, screens are still very expensive. With the parts shortage coming into swing, the best prices are likely to be on Mobile Defenders or Mobile Sentrix, at least for a reliable screen.
@@TapticDigital I really appreciate it man
Does anyone know if FaceID still works after the replacement?? Thanks
As long as the Face ID area isn't damaged before or during the repair, it will keep working just fine
Where can i buy such a toolkit?
iFixit sells some pretty great toolkits, but mine actually came from a local hardware store. It was a precision screwdriver set that included the triwings and pentalobes
After replacing the screen still doesn't turn on. Thoughts?
Does it try to turn on? As in, vibrate, sounds, anything like that? You can also connect it to a computer and see if iTunes detects it. It may be on, just in a recovery mode with a blank screen.
@@TapticDigital nada
@@clarkkids3574 you may have some deeper damage then, but it could be something as simple as a loose battery connection. Also check the ribbons for the battery to ensure there are no tears, then connect it to a charger which should prompt it to power on whether you hit the button or not
Which screen used bro where can i buy i wanna oem part do you think can i find cheap oem
OEM part won't do much for you, without Apple's online diagnostic software the screen still won't have truetone and will give a non-genuine display warning.
Can it be taken under water after u fix it .. I really want to know
I wouldn't recommend taking it in the water even if it were brand new. They are water resistant, but if water gets in it also resists coming out. After repair the device is likely much less water resistant unless you use a vacuum sealer or press to adhere it.
What's the difference between the "Incell" and the "Prime" screen replacements??
Incell is typically a lower quality, where the digitizer is actually a part of the (likely LCD) display. Prime is usually an Apple branded OLED that has been refurbished with an aftermarket digitizer and glass.
@@TapticDigital is the incell still flush with the iPhones shell? Is it likely to overheat?
@@Slakee98 no overheat issues that I've seen, and they are pretty thin but tend to have just a little extra lip compared to the OLED.
@@TapticDigital Ok thanks a lot .
Will Face ID still work with a new screen?
It will indeed, as long as the selfie camera and proximity sensor isn't changed
Will Face ID and other features (like TrueTone) work just like before?
Face ID will keep working as long as the sensor isn't damaged, it's a separate component. TrueTone will disable if the serial number isn't copied from the original screen, QianLi makes a tool called the iCopy that will do it for you, but I believe it will still give the "non-genuine display" warning for a few days on the lock screen.
@@TapticDigital ok thank you!
I’m still not sure what to do in my situation - I managed to hit mine right in the Face ID sensor area. Can’t tell if Face ID isn’t working due to the cracked glass obscuring it or if the sensor is damaged. Also, it’s still under the basic warranty, so if I try to open it, that will probably void it.
@@vader5504 does the screen display still? If Face ID is damaged it will always put a notification on screen saying "Unable to Activate Face ID", if you aren't getting that message there's a good chance it'll be okay and keep working once the screen is replaced.
@@TapticDigital
The screen displays and seems as responsive as before.
The Face ID returns the message ‘Face ID is not available’ 😬
@@vader5504 in that case it might just be the screen damage blocking it. Either way, given the price of replacement parts for it currently, the official Apple repair center has the best price on that replacement
it was great until you didnt show you putting the adhesive stuff on, i ended up messing that up and now im going to miss out on the benefits of that
You can order the precut adhesive for very cheap, they are incredibly easy to mess up. Chances are I didn’t include it because I had to try so many times to get it perfect but couldn’t with a camera in the way.
@@TapticDigital I appreciate the quick response, I actually ended up snapping the cable to the earpiece too which sucks but is totally my fault. I will order new pieces and try again. I did have a hard time taking off the screen without breaking it which didn’t matter to the last one because it was totally destroyed anyways, but when I eventually attempt to put a new earpiece on I do want to take off the screen without damaging it. Do you have any tips on that?
Hi, @ 2:57, how do you place the new water resistant adhesive?
The adhesive comes pre-cut and can be lined up into the frame. I didn't show it on video this time, though I don't recall why
@@TapticDigital hi, thank you for the quick response, my gf's phone accidentally fell on the ground, i will be the one who will replace the lcd screen.. Haha good luck to me. Anyways, for the quick response, you earned my subscription. Thank u for this tutorial.
@@damanginit2680 definitely check my other videos too, I posted another one for this phone about four months ago, though for some reason again I didn't show the adhesive. It's possible I'm just embarrassed if it's slightly off center 🙄
@@TapticDigital last question, what is an alternative for a heat gun? Can i use a hair blower?
@@damanginit2680 yup! You sure can, a heatgun is just an overpowered hair dryer anyway!
Where to buy original apple screen ?
Will that warning always appear?
The pop-up goes away after some time, but in the settings menu it will always say it's non-genuine unless you install an OEM and use Apple's proprietary "RepairCal" and AST2 software to program it.
Can I get a link to where u got that screen ?
TH-cam won't let me post links, but this part came from MobileDefenders.
when i did open my phone i dont have the aproximly sensoron the screen its in the phone its an iphone 12 pro max 512 . the new lcd screen also dont fit becouse it have some pins that the origonal screen dont have.
You sure it isn’t an 11 or 13 Pro Max? It sounds like you might have been sent the wrong part by accident.
Did u need heat to take the screen off??
It isn't completely required, but it will make it a heck of a lot easier, and less risk of shattering
Nothing wrong with my screen but the earpiece is very low wanted to open it to try clean it
@@coullman toothbrush!
Hi do you not have to programme true tone on replacement screen?
The iCopy tool will keep truetone but this does not prevent the message from popping up. I believe this one was copied off screen.
Question, Can I send you my iphone 12 pro max for you to replace the screen? And if so what is the cost?
I don't offer mail-in repairs just yet, I'd recommend checking some local shops with decent reviews!
@@TapticDigital Thank you
Thank you , Hope I can do by myself
It feels scarier than it actually is!
What adhesive do you use?
I use tesa double-sided adhesive, any thin double sided tape should work fine
So I forgot to disconnect the battery now my new screen won’t turn on what do I do?
Something might be shorted from it, but here's to hoping. You can try disconnecting the battery again, or if it's already closed up try the soft reboot with volume up, then down, and hold power for about 10 seconds. Hopefully a reboot is all it needs, if not, try another screen and hope!
No ghost touch?
It's very very rare that I see ghost touching on iPhones, it's almost exclusively on iPads or ultra cheap Motorola.
@@TapticDigital i had my iphone 11 replaced by 3rd party screen (GX OLED). Now im experiencing ghost touch. Any tips on how to fix it bro?
i followed ur video the iphone now its not working no power now 😢
How much would it cost in 2024 to change the screen?
Depending on screen quality the parts are anywhere from $70-$140. If taken to a shop they’ll usually add $50-$100 in labor, so you’d be looking at anywhere from $120-$200 for a repair.
@@TapticDigital Alr cool
any way to remove that message? that the screen isn't official
Not unless you're part of Apple's Independent Repair Program, which is honestly a joke and designed to shut down repair shops. The pop up part of the message goes away after a few days
where to buy a new lcd?
You can usually buy them from Injured Gadgets or GadgetFix
So my iPhone 12 pro max has a spotless screen but is semi unresponsive or have to multiple tap to use it, would I just have to replace the touch sensor? And/or how much would it be? Thanks
You can replace the touch controller but it's some pretty intensive microsoldering, likely as much as a new display. A screen replacement could help, but so could running an update through iTunes, which I would try first. I've also been getting a lot of iPhone 11 and 12 coming in with no touch, only to have a reboot fix it for a while. iOS is kinda wonky lately.
Do the iPhone 12/12 max replacement screens sit completely flush like the original or do they stick out slightly ?
Depends on the quality of the screen you get. Given the prices of these from a couple vendors I'm thinking these are basically OEM pulls (pretty expensive), so these sit perfectly. I was really surprised by how thin they were, I'm wondering if some of the cheaper aftermarket ones will poke out.
@@TapticDigital thanks for taking the time to reply I’ve subscribed, your videos are very well made keep grinding !
@@James-bb7tw thank you so much, I'm constantly striving to do better and I couldn't do it without viewers like you!
@@TapticDigital your doing great ! I hope to one day set up my own repair channel I’ve been repairing my own iPhones since I was 15 back on the 5s 😂
@@James-bb7tw if and when you make that channel, let me know and ill definitely subscribe! I love seeing other people do repairs
Useful video
This comment gave me good vibes
How much it costs to replace ?
Depends where you take it for repair, my local shop charges about $379 for the screen replacement.
Link to screen?
Vendor is up to you, this one was from Mobile Defenders, but you may have better prices elsewhere like MobileSentrix or InjuredGadgets
Great!
Question 🙋
If the screen is not genuine, will it still work as a normal genuine screen or will it be different?
Thank you!
Btw amazing tutorial!
Thank you 🙏
No noticeable differences, works just as well as a genuine display. It has the same resolution, refresh rate, and brightness.
@@TapticDigital thank you so much ☺️
Where can I buy this screen replacement?
There are lots of different vendors, I've had good experiences with Mobile Defenders, Mobile Sentrix, and Injured Gadgets
You should have heated it up first, would have made it easier to pull the screen up.
Strange how you skipped past the part removing the als flex. Also I'm pretty sure you destroyed the original display removing it like that
Did you mean the proximity sensor that was removed at 1:49? And yes, cutting a display ribbon in half usually destroys a display, like it said in the title.
why does everyone keep doing a partial disassembly on this phone😑😑😑
No need to take anything else out for a screen repair. If you’re looking for a full and complete teardown I think iFixit is going to be the winner!
Thank for not show us the most important part 👌
Thank you for telling me what part you think I missed 👍
I asked a repair shop hm itll cost and told me $250 for an hour. Crazy. Ill just do it myself
Most shops only charge about $40 in labor, the rest is all part cost. But that's exactly why I made this video, so people can do it themselves!
I bought a used 12 mini from a used phone dealer, he had replaced the screen and it never worked correctly. When it finally stopped working I bought the screen from Amazon and replaced it myself. The phone works absolutely perfect. The backing plate was not attached to the screen anywhere I suspect they use the crappiest bulk screen replacements with no backing plate
$1200 phone should not CRACK!!!!!!!!!!
Glass is glass, and it definitely doesn't like being dropped!
Took my phone to a store in the mall now my phone is overheating 🤦🏾♂️.. no refund or exchange, bastards
Sounds like mall repair to me. The one near me ruined a bunch of phones, closed up shop and started selling hats. Few months later, back to phones. Complete scam
Any iPhone 12 and newer, should just be taken to Apple. The 12s are great phones, and still worthy for the premium oem screen and battery. Anything else and it’ll just be a damaged iPhone 12 Pro Max with a Chinese screen on it.
The only benefit of an OEM is true tone functionality, which apple serial locked. Thankfully 3rd part Chinese companies have made copy devices for it so your aftermarket will be just as good as OEM. Also since those OLEDs typically come from the same supplier as Apple uses, it's the same screen, you can just get it fixed cheaper and faster at a third party shop. Oh, and using Apple's OEM programmer requires it to "scan" all your phone's history, data, logs, usage times, number of photos and texts, contacts, and it's all sent off to Apple servers.
Apple pisses me off for this reason
Among many, many other reasons 😉
30 second intro too short. Give us some deeets, sounds different than other apples you poop all over
how you can install fake display on all that amazing iphone unbelievable
Because it's a real OLED display, just like the original? Even if you install an OEM display straight from Apple, it will look the exact same as the aftermarket unless you have access to Apple's authorized tools. But don't feel bad, the factory Apple screen isn't great either.
@@TapticDigital so can i swap an original display from a iphone 12 pro max to an iPhone 12 pro max which has fake display ? please let me know
@@dondon-on9qp still no such thing as a fake display, but yes you can swap an Apple brand to one and it still won't work properly with true tone because Apple serializes displays. True tone will never work again unless Apple approves a serial swap.
@@TapticDigital i understand thank you you and seem very informed .