LG Wing Restoration - Repairing The Last LG Phone
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- Time to repair a phone like no other.
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It's very sad that LG leave the smartphone industry. They have many interesting ideas.
Happy new year, Hugh.
I do agree. LG totally had a lot of exciting ideas (one I like was putting the buttons in the back of the phone instead of the sides (or used to)).
Maybe they’ll make another smartphone again sometime in the future
@@Amtrak.and.CSX.Fan281 Maybe, but I highly doubt it since they haven't been able to compete with other Phone companies (at least from what I can tell from research).
@@KorbenTheFireX Their lackluster updates to phones owned by their existing customer base (like me) didn't help. I now have a Samsung S21 purchased after LG gave up, but LG wasn't going to get any more money from me even if they were still around. Very good hardware, let down by them seeming to always chase the future and not keeping the current and past customers happy.
I do applaud them for trying something new every time, but that also seems to have been their downfall. They came up and abandoned any new ideas, and kept some ideas that fans didn't really want (i,e boombox speakers). They never really went deep into the core functionalities of a smartphone, the ABCDs (Audio, Battery Camera Display, which ironically LG has mentioned this and said they will be focusing on it) never was good enough.
Their recent LG phones used sub par BOE made displays without any high refresh rate features, their cameras were okay, but nothing to write home about other than their "ASMR" feature for god knows what percent of LG phone users will uses, their wired Audio was the best, until they got rid of their Quad DACs and people started moving on to wireless earbuds and headsets. The only thing they did good was the battery department I guess.
An interesting sidenote, the board members of LG mobile was pissed when the film "Parasite" had the rich family using iPhones while the poor family was still using an LG G3, which I guess goes to show the public reputation of the brand that is LG phones.
The fact this goofy phone is still easier to repair than an iPhone 12 says a lot
Ikr!
And given how weird and different it i, its actually AMAZING
Only thing it misses is headphone jack tho
Well LG's Are usually built like an AK/M-14,theyre TOTL yet Sustainable to both fix & Maintain,Prolly one of the Reasons On why I still Holding on to my LG V20 to this day,this Thing right here is Peak Android if you ask me
What does that say?
Lie
It's really a shame that LG left the smartphone business, they tried so many different cool things over the years. I used every V-series LG phone except the V50.
Wing was my favorite it actually became my daily driver after I convinced myself that I can quit the Samsung Eco System for sometime and I loved it even tho not having the top of the line SOC it was very fluent even with both displays running and I loved everything the stockish android which is not too stock and does have extra features and the quick swivel which I miss on my ZFold 3 but people say "Good things always end early"
It is a shame. Their phones were very creative and had some very interesting features, but unfortunately bad update support and quality control issues made me switch to Samsung. Both my V10 and a family member's G3 died of old age with a boot loop (poorly soldered SoC or RAM maybe?). Hopefully there's going to be another manufacturer continuing their legacy in the future.
@@ExaPaw actually bootloop happens on older lg phones, i had the l4 e440 stuck on bootloop, it's something to do with the software you just need to flash a rom and you're good to go
@@realspeedghxst certain LG phones did have bootloops that were a hardware issue, most famously the LG G4 and Nexus 5X.
@@startedtech those were a overheating issue, replacing the thermal paste often prevented it.
Going to be honest I was looking forward to this a LOT because of how strange it is
Also "I'll just have to wing it" I see what you did there
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Happy New Year 2022 Hugh, thanks for delivering amazing content like this, once again!! I like how you're working on fixing the final LG phone that was EVER made, now THAT'S dedication, if I've ever seen any like this, congrats to you, once again for doing what other TH-camrs aren't!! 😇👊😎
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Just a tip Hugh: Use packing tape on the shattered back glass so it would stick the glass-shards together.
hey man, do you possibly have a source for your pfp? i’d really like to have the image on hand :D
@@crispylemon2983 Seems like its his own shot, no issues in doing a reverse image search
@@rayirth.upside-down what, this is far too small to do a reverse image search
@@crispylemon2983 Not for software engineer Rio
oh my- what a conversation this is
Rip LG. U were brilliant. Just a shame no one realised.
I did :(
From my point of view this was the most innovative phone. Everything was perfect, the display, the camera, swing out display. Also the camera had gimbal mode for video
Except software but it's fine
I really appreciate this video; helped guide me through resurrecting the main screen on my own Wing.
I'm working on repairing the second screen on my wing, but nobody has a video how to remove it :(
"I couldn't find a repair manual so i'll just have to wing it."
Underrated line!!!!
Hey, it's my phone! Genuinely a solid device, even ignoring the wacky screen. Wish LG kept making phones, because I've always been a fan of theirs.
People gave them a lot of flak, but they were one of the few companies trying out legitimately interesting and unique ideas. Quite a few things they came up with stuck and are now common features on any smartphone. Definitely not a perfect company by far (see the lackluster updates and lousy marketing), but I'll miss their ideas.
By the way, if anyone's considering one of these- a case and screen protectors (yes, protectors- there's 2 screens, after all) are a must. This video is a great example of why.
Agreed...
Now for cases, either stick with the one in-the -box, or go out and buy a Spigen Thin-Fit case
I agree that LG is innovative, I have an LG G8X
@@stellanstafford6025 I had one last year before getting a fe ultimately I'm going to Sony
Do you have any recommendations for screen protectors? All of the reviews I have read say that the under display fingerprint reader stops working with a protector.
@@blandgreen4135 Don't buy glass screen protectors for the Wing, as amazing as glass can be, its not for the Wing.
Go for TPU screen protectors from Gadget Shieldz, their screen protectors for the Wing are pretty solid.
Am using one for over an year, and its better than nothing tbh.
They really could've had a great follow up to their last devices if they would've chosen to continue. If they added things like 90hz to this device and perhaps a somewhat more powerful processor it would've been awesome.
The LG Wing 2 (or Wing Gen2 however u wanna call it) was actually supposed to have:
* A 120Hz screen (at least main) or 90Hz on both displays
* Snapdragon 778G or 888/888+
However, it got cancelled
Would have been the best phone on the Market
@@westonstatt5655 it really wouldn't have been. This is such a weird, fragile, unnecessary gimmick. What value does this have for the average consumer?
Not first lol i think the wing looks cool but its not like worth it
We lost a true legend when LG decided to quit making phones but hopefully OnePlus can fill in the gap
Not likely with how they've handled themselves lately. No more oxygen OS, no expandable storage, no headphone jack, no charger in the box. The latter 3 things being features LG was known and loved for.
Not for me. As long as One Plus stick with their anti storage expansion, They're just as useless to me as an Apple product.
LG was the only smartphone creator that made phones for my use case.... So I'm screwed from buying new phones in the future.
@@AntonioCunningham exactly, with LG gone all that's left is Sony
@@dtay8913 The problem with Sony is they primarily focus on Camera. A feature I care *nothing* about.
I would switch over anyway and ignore the camera like I typically do with other phones, but Sony devices cost extra because of the focus on camera. I'm not paying their asking price... So yeah.... I'm stuck without options. (LG focusing on audio was perfect for me)
love the content!!! the LG wing is one of the coolest phones ever, i definitely need one of these in my collection
Thanks. All the best in acquiring one for your collection.
@@HughJeffreys thank you!
If you need it, you can get mine but the thing is my phone's main display is similar to how Hugh got it in. Please help me fix my phone as I am from India and it's expensive to repair for me or you can buy mine so that I could atleast have a good phone
crap, I just realized I missed an entire year of your content
LG was so underrated, the only thing that kept me from using one as my daily was the lame software update schedule
And the fact the wing was so freaking expensive! I remember shopping for a new phone by the end of 2020, and was impressed with the LG phone... until I saw the sticker price of 899€.
I noped the F out and got a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite for half the price. Best phone I've had since... ever!
Yeah VERY true
The WIng in particular, is just horrendous!
It JUST received Android 11 update in South Korea and the USA (Verizon and recently AT&T)
Didn't come to other markets yet
Nice bro
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Nice work, Hugh! If I didn't have 10 million LGs in my collection, I'd repair a Wing and make the back transparent. Happy New Year and keep up the good work!
I *almost* got that phone at a Verizon store in the US. It was so weird the salesman had problems trying to recommend it. I went with a tried and true Iphone. I'm glad you have a Wing though, you can show it off to future perplexed generations.
It's really only for people who know how to experiment with how they use their phone and their apps. Over time, I've gotten used to having a second app or work space at the ready, and I'd have a tough time going back to a normal phone. Really, if someone has to pitch it to you, it probably isn't a good fit for you.
@@IrenMasot Hence why LG is no longer making phones. It's OK to have a niche product that appeals to Techy people who love to figure things out, but modern smartphones are made for the masses. LG should have concentrated on flagship phones that would be at least good Android options to Samsung. But they chose to make something weird, throw it at the wall and hope it stuck, giving them more market share. It didn't work. I suppose it can be used to ward off Vampires when the battery gives out.
That was very interesting. I'm impressed that you were able to figure out h ow to repair that and not damage it in the process. Great work.
Please make that back glass clear, because it would be nice to see the inside of that phone
I have an LG G8 ThinQ, and in some ways it works better than my Samsung S21 5G. I use the Samsung as my daily driver, for better preservation of the LG. If the Samsung goes dark, I can always swap sims and put the LG back into service, but I am hoping that won't be necessary.
The LG G4 was my last LG phone. It developed the dreaded bootloop of death and then suddenly it wouldn't turn on.. I didn't fancy touching anything LG mobile phone related after that 🤣
I used to see the colored film peel off when fixing older Samsung phones with the glass backs. I feel that the age of the adhesive and the film made them bond especially hard, but I haven't found it to happen too often.
Yep, happened with my S6 when I replaced the mostly dead battery.
Same here with the S6, S7
I do phone repairs and this happens the most with samung A51 models.
I like the really tough plastic back on the Samsung 21 Ultra.
I'm surprised you didn't completely remove the battery before removing the rest of the phone during the repair.
With that design, he doesn't need to. Which is kinda cool tbh
This phone would look amazing with a clear glass back. The different sections of the internals are clearly visible when the back was off. Part 2 video...😉
One of my favorite phones of all time was the LG 900G(LG Gossip GW300 outside North America), as it had a fantastic keyboard for texting, along with a fantastic media player, and dac for headphones, with good battery life, but I have to admit I've never been a huge fan of their Android phones, and went back to Motorola, and have not looked back after my LG 800G which was a JAVA based lag fest from hell with a piss poor touch screen, and was my last non Android phone. Still sad to see them go though.
Happy New Year! :)
Also, this phone looks very interesting - another take on the multi-display or larger display without the larger form factor style approach.
Don't know whether I'd buy this or the LG G8X if I was to go down the LG route...
Also, it's a shame that LG pulled out of the smartphone market! More manufacturers = more interesting/varied designs, more technology improvements, and more choice.
The Wing is for the multimedia-diehards (and for tech geeks)
For gamers and ones who need PERFORMANCE, either go look at the LG V60 or the LG G8X
(Also yeah that Dual Screen can be a factor of choosing between both)
I had the lg g8 thinQ and it is really nice I think it is better than the LG g8x
@@MohammedAliPM Nah both are evened out tbh, G8 has high res display and world class cameras but is gimmicky and has mediocre battery life. G8X trades those gimmicks and stuff for a more well rounded phone
Wow it sucks that they won't be making handheld systems anymore like I really liked LG brand a lot for mobile devices even tho I stopped using them back in 2016
I LOVE the engineering of this phone! Just look at its insides and how its all connected :O
LG's phones were so cool. Where else would you do for an excellent DAC so you could run your cans right out of your phone?
The Wing is the most interesting phone I've seen.
LG will be missed! My first phone was an LG ://
One of my first phones was a LG flip phone with an antenna, a very reliable phone for phone calls and texts and always held a solid signal.
Ikr same. My first ever phone was a LG Xion. My first Android phone was a V10. I'm due for a upgrade now and nothing really catches my eye. LG was unique.
@@adamk9652 the V10 was such a cool phone! With the secondary screen and stuff
@@dimitrischristou yep the second screen was the deciding factor that locked in the deal for me. It was a really unique concept in practice too.
I miss LG phones they were amazing and unique like the fold
Gahhh I've been trying to get my hands on one of these to fix it up for ageeees, the form factor fascinates me, but apparently no one in Bulgaria owns one (or at least doesn't want to sell it ;P)
I really like and respect this channel. I do so wish that I had your skills and knowledge. Job well done!
3:13
it comes with snapdragon 765G 12band 5G
Last of the lg..so sad.always was my favorite brand.😥.wish i had on.still watch youtube.while checking our local news weather.or look up something for my boyfriend.i want one.
I love this channel!
The Back Color issue also Happends on my Samsung Galaxy J6+
We’ve been binging The Expanse and the design of the wing reminds me of a non-transparent version of their hand terminals.
That surely is a odd design for a smartphone. I've never seen one like that before.
I always found the android rapaires more interesting haha feel like they hit different 😅
What a very satisfying repairability!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Man, it's such a shame that LG stopped making phones and as a last ditch effort, they've made this magnum opus of a phone
Yeah, and the fact that these sell for like 300-400 USD is like 🤯🤯
(Considering how much complex the phone is)
I want LG to show the other companies how phones should be made.
That's been Apple's job for the last 14 years: the result is that when Apple does something, every single company follows the trend.
@@Hateroz LG has also done many innovations to smartphones. G5 having the first ultrawide camera, one of the last companies to have the headphone jack, making the most unique designs ever. Though you aren't wrong about Apple being very innovative.
Emmett LG has now FOLDED and Liquidated its mobile phone company, they are no more.. apple was buying them to use there screens but that fell through
@@Hateroz your right but and a big butt - if apple didnt have samsung for the OLED panels and more... apple wouldnt be anywere.
@@benthebossjackson4388 LG was never bought, they were looking for a company to but their mobile phone division but no one bought it so they shut it down, Apple never bought them to use their screens, they just buy oled panels from Samsung to use on their iPhones.
Happy New Year, Hugh! Thanks for uploading! Awesome video as always.
I miss LG already
imo they made the prettiest phone internals
Also they gave me a reason to look at the insides bc they broke so often.
My first ever phone (and my second ever but we'll ignore that lmfao) was the LG K7. It was a literal piece of shit compared to every other phone on the market, but for a 13 year olds first smartphone, it wasn't bad at all. Gave me everything I needed in a phone except a good camera and big storage.
It doesn’t really have a use except making you look cool
I, for one, wanted an LG Wing. Not to use as my main phone, of course; I just like owning weird phones like the ZTE Axon M from 2017.
This is SUCH a cool looking phone. Imagine people's reactions if you had this phone
I have a phone in a little condition than this man got it in. My phone main display got cracke at 2 places, and a hair line like crack on back display. I really want to repair my LG Wing but thr service centre is charging huge amount here in India. I couldn't afford to repair my wing and I don't want to sell it but if I got a good deal than I may sell it as I have used my wing and I love it so much. It's the best piece of technology that I have and it seperates me from my friends who have just boring smartphones. If anyone could help me repair this phone or could purchase it from me at a good price, I'd be glad for the help.
3:13 Wait what is *Snapdragon 658G* right now!?
Bro, its the *Snapdragon 765G*
Just a minor correction that's all
Otherwise its an awesome video...
What a cool phone! I had never seen one or heard of one until this video. It’s awesome that you saved this one!
RIP LG,can't belive how popular LG and HTC used to be and now they both dead.I'm amazed LG went out before Sony lol
*_I would have totally got this over the S21 in my opinion…_*
RIP LG.
Miss LG and their genius ideas for phones
"I'll just have to wing it" I see what you did there... 😂
Did I just hear him say snapdragon 658g processor? It is actually snapdragon 765g right?
Shame LG left the smartphone business, their ideas were innovative
Their LG Rollable tho 🔥
(Sad that it got cancelled at the last moment)
313 TIny mistake. But the LG wing came with the snapdragon 765g chipset.
"i have no guide, so i'll just have to wing it."
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This design may be strange, but I actually somewhat like it and find it interesting. 🤔😃😂
Same problem for my wing mobile
Screen was broken..
May I know the display cost please
I see people sad about the company leaving the Smartphone branch... but OMG !
What kind of repairability this absolute garbage is ! I trully admire you Hugh for your "tenacity" if I may say !
Those manufacturers (all of them) do everything in their power to force us to buy new devices when there is the smallest issue ! It is a disgrace as far as I am concerned.
All this intelligence applied to forbid to extent the durability of your product disgusts me. Cumulated with planned obsolescence., you've got the perfect combo.
What a sad world
DUDE, the Wing was surprisingly easy to repair, given its weird form factor...
But yeah I agree, using WAY TOO MUCH of adhesive and making phones "slim" isn't good, at all
Damn this dude maybe use the nokia phone that look like a brick
An actual smartphone that innovates, unlike CrApple iJunk 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I use multitasking a lot, so I could get use out of one of these. I wouldn't buy it for the hinge though. The rest is kinda meh.
I have had my wing for almost 4 years now. And it's still hanging in there. The dual filming is of a kind. I use this phone along with my Go Pros, camcorders and made some amazing videos. I really wish they would make an updated Lg-Wing, But I guess they are done. Thank you for this video, new sub here.
What do you think of the battery life? is it enough to last you a whole day of your typical use? mine's basically just enough for a day of heavy use with only the main screen, it's a shame it only has 4300mah and a 60hz screen otherwise this phone's top notch
@@v7xgaming As far as mine goes, I put it in airplane mode for heavy filming. But with this being said, the battery is not what it used to be. It's now glitchy sometimes when filming and having to restart often. Sadly I'm retiring it and getting the Samsung Ultra. My wing isn't what it used to be. I still have good days though with no glitching. Make no mistake I am going to miss the dual camera filming. This phone was a beast at one time. She just seems tired now. Sad this was the last phone LG made. I'm sure going to miss it.
I see this phone and can’t help but think “did LG WANT to sell as few phones as possible?”
I think this is my fourth to fifth time watching this video over again I really like it that much this is my favorite model phone after all
3:11 The Wing actually featured a Snapdragon 765G
Hello Hugh Jeffrey's I have got a Samsung galaxy a50 for free without display and when I repaired its display its camera was not working it was showing warning camera failed I had tried many applications cation of camera still it is not working can you pls help me how can I fix it
Can I get used LGwing phone from you
I really wish we could have more phones like this, because it's a very low compromise device with more features than any iPhone has ever had.
More features do not make a better phone. I'll take the refined experience of an iPhone over a dual screen phone that doesn't get updates after 9 months.
@@gloomdweller
Come back to me when it breaks and you can't fix it.
Rip LG ❤
Life wasn't good after all
Also happy new year!
It's a shame that LG couldn't stick around. That's kinda the issue with trying a bunch of cool designs and never sticking to one, people like one design and have nothing to go back to when it's time to upgrade. I'd say that's ultimately why LG couldn't continue on, they didn't have as much of a repeat customer base. Some designs could be polarizing, scaring some off and drawing fewer in.
3:12 It is Snapdragon 765 G Processor right?
This is an amazing piece of technology. People don't notice it..
lg 옛날만해도 휴대폰이 좋았는데...이제는 안녕... 한국인으로써 너무 슬프다
Just dropped my lg wing 5 days ago and i thought screen replacement is easy😎 but after watching your video I'll never gonna do it myself🤪
If iam lucky my lg wing will be restored by jeff😎
❤️Love from india🙏🙏🙏
Great job as always. A pleasure to watch. This phone is better then any iPhone Apple has ever made. It's a pure pleasure working on it.
Another use for lg wing is for Friday night funkin
Mate, That's Snapdragon 765G 5G Processer!
Hey, a question. Is it okay to resell phones with 1:1 parts if they have same quality and the original ones are hardly available or damn overpriced
It is snapdragon 765G
Honestly, this screen idea is pretty cool, ngl
I was unaware LG stopped making phones
Bro you take the risk but the job is done soo educated by your video '❤
Happy New Year, Hugh. This is a nice way to start off 2022
3:15 It's Snapdragon 765G, not 658G
Hugh, dose this phone work in Australia with Telstra?
Despite how the phone look Shirley that's no the most hardest repair he's done it looks easy
Does anyone know the brand of the tape he uses? It's really good stuff. Also happy new year everyone
holy shit imagine playing a ds emulator on this phone
As always Hugh you make it look so easy, and a great video.
Many don't know, but LG W41 was the actual last phone!
The last smartphone LG ever made was the velvet 2 pro, and that was released to LG employees back in june-july 2021, after they announced phones from them were no more, Funny.
I have a G8X - a phone with case that can fold inwards unlike those low-durability plastic folding screens. unfortunate that people didn't realize the potential of LG, :/
No repair manual for the LG Wing, so you'll just have to 'wing ' it
Well done Mr Jeffreys 😄