Have you had a bad experience with Refurbs? Where did you buy it from? I'm taking suggestions! In the future, I'm going to buy multiple devices so these tests can be more accurate. Ie - buying 5 iPhone 8's and see how many have issues. Next up is GAMESTOP! :) Thank you guys for watching!
Would be interesting to see a refurbished iPhone 13 pro or pro max specifically (if there actually are any). I’m curious on how a 3rd party seller would deal with a damaged 120hz screen.
i got a used iphone XR “like-new” from amazon. their packaging wasn’t the best but the overall phone quality isn’t even bad. their description was mostly accurate, they said things like “no imperfections to be seen as far as an arms length” which is totally true, i barely notice any scratches on the screen until i bring it up closer. battery health is at 88% which isn’t super bad, it’s good enough for me since it lasts on one charge most of the day.
@@7x7vv sorry for taking so long to respond. overall battery health really depends on how much you care for your phone, and i treat mine like a baby, so its still at 88%. It cost me around $288 which is really not bad for "like-new" condition.
Just a tip on checking for generic charging cables, normally they have a serial number on the cable(fake ones never have this), may take a bit of time to find as the fonts grey, like the charger itself.
@@ridhwannasution5085 Just look along the cable(normally on usb side of the cable), it'll say "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in Vietnam xxxxxxx(serial number)".
Better off with Amazon refurbished program. I ordered an iPhone 10s gold and came like it was new out of the box. Not a single scratch. Happy with the purchase.
I would NEVER buy a refurb from a company that charged to return it. Charging a customer to return a refurbished device is shady. You never know what condition the phone is in because it is obviously not new. 👎Best Buy👎
While I understand why they do that, if the customer can't see the phone before they buy it they should be able to return it if it isn't up to their standards. That's why I can stand behind Amazon Renewed because their return policy is solid.
2 days ago I actually got my semi new (used or refurbished) Huawei Mate 40 pro from a phone company called "Movistar". It cost me 600 dollars ( half the price of a new one) and it arrived in nearly perfect condition with just some minor wear marks, the screen is perfect, cameras also perfect and the battery last a whole day. 10/10 recommended
@crazy afghan I've been a Huawei user since 2018 and I really like their phones, they cost a fraction of the price of a high end apple or Samsung device and offers you the same capabilites in most aspects
That's at 80% the battery replacement. I tried to get my brother's iPhone 12 pro max battery replaced at 84% during the warranty period. Apple didn't allow us to go through with the replacement.
I bought two different laptops from best buys. Both were advertised as open box excellent condition. Both were total crap. Mushy uneven keys, track pad was loose and rattled and the SD card reader on!y worked some of the time. So I returned it. Several weeks later bought the same model at the same store. Turns out it was the same exact laptop I bought before and it still had the same exact problems as before so I returned it as well. Oh and that 1 year manufacturer warranty is just p!ain out false advertisement. I called Lenovo to register my devise only to learn the previous owner had already registered it and it only had 2 months left. Not 1 year. Best buys responds was " did you tell them it was a open box sale?" Like that would make a difference. 😮. It didn't. Also, I found out some of these so called open box excellent shape resales have actually been used for up to 60 days and then returned, repackaged and sold as open box items. Not cool at all in my book. I won't ever do that again and frankly doubt I would buy anything from them at all again.
@@noahscool9 what do you mean any generic app? Can you give some examples? It was quite shitty of them to say “download an app to test device functions” ! So you won’t name the app you are using unless they pay youv
I’ve got a iPhone se 2020 Refurbished form my local iPhone/android repair shop and they sell refurbished phones for good prices I got this iPhone for 251$ and it’s in mint condition nothing wrong with the screen or the body everything runs smooth and really good
Hey I know u probably won’t respond to this but I took apart my first tech thing and the battery is over heating my parents said it will be fine but it’s puffy and at like 20 degrees already what should I do?!😢
84% isn't very good battery health. I bought an SE 2020 from Amazon Renewed for a backup phone and it had 92% battery health. Also, I would rate it cosmetically as 8/10 because it had one small scratch on the screen near the top. Other than that, there was not a mark on the phone. My screen protector covered the scratch, so actually the phone looks almost new. I would buy from Amazon again.
I bought an iPhone 11 Pro silver 256GB off of Amazon and it works perfect the only issue was the battery health which was 81%. The cosmetic condition is about 9/10. Was actually going to buy it off of Best Buy.
Buy me a iPod Pro 12. You said ask you to tell you to buy. I’ll let you build me a white one. Even if I get no response or iPhone, I did try and ask. Thanks. I enjoy hearing you talk and refurbishing phone. I enjoy your contents as you talk with all of us.
I would be livid with a new phone with 84% battery life and deep scratches. Myself, I wouldn't piss on Best Buy's wall if my bladder was bursting! That goes to show you what I think of BB. It's second to Walmart. Two companies that shouldn't exist in Canada. But that's just my honest opinion on two greedy corporations that go after Mom and Pop mortar stores...
Cool video Amazon actually it’s ok to buy refurbished phones, eBay too as if something goes wrong which happens 1 out of 2 , they stand behind you and you are covered. My advice is to buy from these two places but the best place to buy an iPhone even refurbished is apple themselves.
Nice vid. I have an 11 pro. If I want to buy a replacement battery does it need to be reset before or is it same as the iPhone 8 as I just did a family member’s battery and loved the experience.
Its great that everything checked out. The 'refurbisher' was canadian gadget? This is a pre owned phone in, by the used market terms, eco friendly condition. A refurbished phone would have a new battery and the screen replaced as yours came with scratches
I love watching this guy! The only thing that bothers me that he is mostly focused on shorts and I'm watching these videos on my laptop most of the time.. Would love to see him do more videos like this instead of those shorts ;(
Hey Walter! thank you for the comment. Shorts is what people mainly watch, I'm focusing on long videos a lot more nowadays but shorts are much easier to put out and usual produce better results for my channel. I have a team of 2 now so it will definitely be easier for me to make more long videos. Thanks for your feedback man, have a nice day :)
My iPhone 10’s screen keeps acting up, it just goes off sometimes (like just black) but I still hear sounds and get haptic feedbacks, then comes back on. Sometimes it comes on when I block the proximity sensor, what’s the problem?
I don’t think think we have best buy available here (UK) so I got my refurbished iPhone SE 2020 from O2 and it’s currently doing great, I will be getting apple care on it to be on the safe side
Question, I made a bad decision and got my iPhone 12 repaired but some local gadget repair that “specialized in iPhone repairs” and got a back glass and battery replacement and on top of my battery almost fully charged and not going over then 20 min later when it’s off the charger it’s almost fully charged 🤦♂️ but the back camera lenses when I turn on the flashlight the light goes in all different directions??? What should I do 😭 get another battery replacement? Or a refund for the battery?
It’s funny to be holding an iPhone 14 in hand and saying “how nostalgic and beautiful the rounded frame was. Even when getting my 14 I was in awe over the squared frame.
i’d like to see how’s an iPhone 13 pro/pro max from Backmarket, with best conditions, cause i’ve been interested in buying one, but i’m a lil bit skeptical. Thanks🙂
iPhone 4 Use an iPhone 4 for a week, change the back glass and the front make it the way you want and use it. I haven’t seen anyone make an iPhone 4 to their personal use.
Hey Guru , can you give me some advice . I have a Samsung s21 5g but it keeps freezing and restarting at random times. I factory reset it, but that didn't solve anything . PLEASE REPLY
I bought my a12 from Canadian gadget on bestbuy marketplace I needed a cheap phone to replace my s7 that didn't charge anymore. Works good but they sourced it from the usa
If that battery isn't 100% then it's not refurbished. It's just used. That's like gamestop or dkoldies selling "refurb" consoles when they didn't do anything to them at all and don't even clean them.
I strongly dislike that on best buy market place, all the photos of the products are company photos/inaccurate to each product - the battery life is not specified - and the products are stored in warehouses so the only way you’ll know more about the products are by actually buying them first. Lame
just wondering, my ipad recently broke, shattering the glass and disconnecting the glass and digitizer from the main array. It also warped the metal case. Any chance you can repair this? Should I send it in? What would be the cost?
A few years ago I got an s10 from best buy refurbished, and it had a Sim tray that didn't fit flush, software that would not update because it had some kind of Wierd mismatch between software version and model number, and the screen cracked on its own only a few weeks after getting it
I have an iPhone X that’s unable to activate I bought it off eBay and it worked perfectly for about 3 months. And than the Face ID stopped working and then the phone stopped working, and now it won’t even start it says unable to activate can you fix that for me??
Been using a refurbished s10 plus for like 6 months (from giffgaff, aBritish service provider idk if u guys get them over the pond) and other than the odd scratch to the bodywork (that I've already added to lmao) you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and a brand new one other than it being about £300
Have you had a bad experience with Refurbs? Where did you buy it from? I'm taking suggestions!
In the future, I'm going to buy multiple devices so these tests can be more accurate. Ie - buying 5 iPhone 8's and see how many have issues. Next up is GAMESTOP! :)
Thank you guys for watching!
Good Idea!
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You should start a series where you review phones priced under 300$ :)
I know right
Yes he is right
lots of competitive phones from the chinese market. 120hz at that price range when even an $800 iphone still has a 60hz display
Ye
Review the Xiaomi Redmi note 11 pro+ 5g
Would be interesting to see a refurbished iPhone 13 pro or pro max specifically (if there actually are any). I’m curious on how a 3rd party seller would deal with a damaged 120hz screen.
He showed his face
3:32
@@sonubhiya1234 he has already face revealed
Good choice I couldn't think of that but would love to see it
I wouldn't buy an iPhone below 90%
i got a used iphone XR “like-new” from amazon. their packaging wasn’t the best but the overall phone quality isn’t even bad. their description was mostly accurate, they said things like “no imperfections to be seen as far as an arms length” which is totally true, i barely notice any scratches on the screen until i bring it up closer. battery health is at 88% which isn’t super bad, it’s good enough for me since it lasts on one charge most of the day.
If you don’t mind me asking, how much did it cost?
what is the battery health at now?
Thats great. I hope it works out well and I wish you the best.
@@7x7vv sorry for taking so long to respond. overall battery health really depends on how much you care for your phone, and i treat mine like a baby, so its still at 88%. It cost me around $288 which is really not bad for "like-new" condition.
@@jakeduran1702 thanks so much man.
Just a tip on checking for generic charging cables, normally they have a serial number on the cable(fake ones never have this), may take a bit of time to find as the fonts grey, like the charger itself.
Where
@@ridhwannasution5085 Just look along the cable(normally on usb side of the cable), it'll say "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in Vietnam xxxxxxx(serial number)".
I'm glad you started doing these refurbished/renewed review videos. Thank you
Glad you like them!
plz send to me
@@SANJAYGURJAR1621he wont
I’d love more videos about buying used phones safely and reviewing different marketplaces
yeah same👍
Agree here!
Better off with Amazon refurbished program. I ordered an iPhone 10s gold and came like it was new out of the box. Not a single scratch. Happy with the purchase.
I'd be so pissed. The bare minimum of a refurbish to me is at least popping in a new battery. No exceptions.
What software are you using for checking if parts are not changed?
I would NEVER buy a refurb from a company that charged to return it. Charging a customer to return a refurbished device is shady. You never know what condition the phone is in because it is obviously not new.
👎Best Buy👎
While I understand why they do that, if the customer can't see the phone before they buy it they should be able to return it if it isn't up to their standards. That's why I can stand behind Amazon Renewed because their return policy is solid.
Best buy should be worse buy
@@PhoneRepairGuru Agreed. What is the iPhone app you used in the video to test functions?
2 days ago I actually got my semi new (used or refurbished) Huawei Mate 40 pro from a phone company called "Movistar". It cost me 600 dollars ( half the price of a new one) and it arrived in nearly perfect condition with just some minor wear marks, the screen is perfect, cameras also perfect and the battery last a whole day.
10/10 recommended
@crazy afghan I've been a Huawei user since 2018 and I really like their phones, they cost a fraction of the price of a high end apple or Samsung device and offers you the same capabilites in most aspects
Great video! Thanks.
What downloaded program did you use to test all the functionality?
Phone diagnostics
Plus most of the time those are 1:1 copies Charging cables . With apple chips . So it would show genuine. But they are still good quality cables.
For reference of how bad the battery health is, apple recommendeds a replacement at 85% and you typically have issues at 80%
"Replacement" replace the entire goddamn phone and not the battery
That's at 80% the battery replacement. I tried to get my brother's iPhone 12 pro max battery replaced at 84% during the warranty period. Apple didn't allow us to go through with the replacement.
@HoloKola you have throttling problems, lagging, and some other issues sometimes at 80%
@@erizorico even if you have like the newest phone?
@@corey7219 that’s stupid, did they tell you to buy a new phone too? I think apple said iPhones typically drop to 80% after 2 years
I bought two different laptops from best buys. Both were advertised as open box excellent condition. Both were total crap. Mushy uneven keys, track pad was loose and rattled and the SD card reader on!y worked some of the time. So I returned it. Several weeks later bought the same model at the same store. Turns out it was the same exact laptop I bought before and it still had the same exact problems as before so I returned it as well. Oh and that 1 year manufacturer warranty is just p!ain out false advertisement. I called Lenovo to register my devise only to learn the previous owner had already registered it and it only had 2 months left. Not 1 year. Best buys responds was " did you tell them it was a open box sale?" Like that would make a difference. 😮. It didn't. Also, I found out some of these so called open box excellent shape resales have actually been used for up to 60 days and then returned, repackaged and sold as open box items. Not cool at all in my book. I won't ever do that again and frankly doubt I would buy anything from them at all again.
What app did you use to test all the phone functions? I am about to buy a second hand iphone and would like to test it in the same way! Great review!
3u tools and the app, you can you any generic app
@@noahscool9 what do you mean any generic app? Can you give some examples?
It was quite shitty of them to say “download an app to test device functions” ! So you won’t name the app you are using unless they pay youv
@@abhiagarwal6918 just on the App Store you can search like iPhone test or something
phone diagnostics
I’ve got a iPhone se 2020 Refurbished form my local iPhone/android repair shop and they sell refurbished phones for good prices I got this iPhone for 251$ and it’s in mint condition nothing wrong with the screen or the body everything runs smooth and really good
I really love your videos...This video was awesome...Keep up the awesome content man 🙂
Hey I have a iPhone X that is but looping I don’t have a MacBook to fix it so I was wondering if you could take a look at?
How is the App called where you can test everything ? I have a repair shop in Germany and this app would be really nice 😅
What’s the app name?
Would like to know too
@@bundiaustin8069 he replied further down that it is called phone diagnostics
Hey I know u probably won’t respond to this but I took apart my first tech thing and the battery is over heating my parents said it will be fine but it’s puffy and at like 20 degrees already what should I do?!😢
what's the app used to test the functions?
3U Tools
The app on the phone, not on the computer
Also looking for the name
Hi, what’s name of the app that checks iPhone functionality??
you should review a backmarket phone. I’ve heard mixed reviews, and i want to know for sure what the experience is like
I got the fully excellent condition iPhone 13 Pro refurbished and it’s too good😮💨
You should make more of these videos! I loved it!
I will! Thank you :)
Test swappie next bc my old iPhone 8 did not have touch id water resistarnd or original battery
I have a question. What is the hardest phone repair you’ve ever done?
84% isn't very good battery health. I bought an SE 2020 from Amazon Renewed for a backup phone and it had 92% battery health. Also, I would rate it cosmetically as 8/10 because it had one small scratch on the screen near the top. Other than that, there was not a mark on the phone. My screen protector covered the scratch, so actually the phone looks almost new. I would buy from Amazon again.
It is normal for a 2019 model. My 11 has 84% as well on ios 15
I bought an iPhone 11 Pro silver 256GB off of Amazon and it works perfect the only issue was the battery health which was 81%. The cosmetic condition is about 9/10. Was actually going to buy it off of Best Buy.
Whats the name of the app you downloaded from 3:34 to test the other parts of the phone?
A question: what is the oldest phone (or other thing) that you have ever repaired?
(You can answer this in a shorts)
I think you should look at "black market" for used phone. I like their warranty and I think they have like a 90 day return policy
Stay away from Best Buy marketplace!
Whats the app called?
Face reveal?
Buy me a iPod Pro 12. You said ask you to tell you to buy. I’ll let you build me a white one. Even if I get no response or iPhone, I did try and ask. Thanks. I enjoy hearing you talk and refurbishing phone. I enjoy your contents as you talk with all of us.
I would be livid with a new phone with 84% battery life and deep scratches. Myself, I wouldn't piss on Best Buy's wall if my bladder was bursting! That goes to show you what I think of BB. It's second to Walmart. Two companies that shouldn't exist in Canada. But that's just my honest opinion on two greedy corporations that go after Mom and Pop mortar stores...
Walmart depends on the seller but the xr I got wasn’t properly refurbished. Battery wasnt even done on it but the phone does work atleast.
i messed up the plug on my headset and can only hear outa one ear, is there anything i can do bout it
What’s the name of the app you used to run the test on the device
Cool video
Amazon actually it’s ok to buy refurbished phones, eBay too as if something goes wrong which happens 1 out of 2 , they stand behind you and you are covered. My advice is to buy from these two places but the best place to buy an iPhone even refurbished is apple themselves.
I've been watching your video for like 6 months now and they have been amazing thankyou
Thank you so much :) I really appreciate that
Can anyone tell the name of the testing app at 3:31?
whats the app you used on the iphone to check all parts of the phone?
Phone diagnostics
Which app is it at 3:33, in fast forward mode, if you don’t mind sharing this secret.
What was the app that checks everything on the phone???
Nice vid. I have an 11 pro. If I want to buy a replacement battery does it need to be reset before or is it same as the iPhone 8 as I just did a family member’s battery and loved the experience.
what app did you use to test the device?
2:40 i dont get it when it comes to maximum capacity because i have an old iphone 6s+ and for me the battery capacity is at 100%
Its great that everything checked out. The 'refurbisher' was canadian gadget? This is a pre owned phone in, by the used market terms, eco friendly condition. A refurbished phone would have a new battery and the screen replaced as yours came with scratches
Who is the guy at 00:21 and why does he look so familiar?
I love watching this guy! The only thing that bothers me that he is mostly focused on shorts and I'm watching these videos on my laptop most of the time.. Would love to see him do more videos like this instead of those shorts ;(
Hey Walter! thank you for the comment. Shorts is what people mainly watch, I'm focusing on long videos a lot more nowadays but shorts are much easier to put out and usual produce better results for my channel. I have a team of 2 now so it will definitely be easier for me to make more long videos. Thanks for your feedback man, have a nice day :)
What app did you use other than 3uTools?
Did you ever find out the program?
Which company batteries do you use when changing iphone batteries?
My iPhone 10’s screen keeps acting up, it just goes off sometimes (like just black) but I still hear sounds and get haptic feedbacks, then comes back on. Sometimes it comes on when I block the proximity sensor, what’s the problem?
What app did you use to test the phone? Thanks!
its called phone diagnostics
Hello Guru, my xs doesn't turn on, and the back get warm when plugged in and doesn't charge, please what might the fault be (battery or power ic)
Hey Phone repair Guru, i really would like to know what software you used to test functionalities of the iphone ?
same
3:32 can you please tell me the app name 🥺
Can you share what app did you use to check if the functions are correct? thanks
I found out a few days ago walmart dose refurbished iphones maybe u should check them out
Hey whats the app you use for iPhone diagnostics? please.
I have a question, So will the AirPod 2nd Gens retire when the pro 2s come out? Plz respond Thank you?
hey what app do you use to test the samsung devices like the 3utool what is it called? for samsung
I Would like to ask if the battery of Iphone se 3 is compatible to Iphone se 2? I hope you notice me! Thank you!
Does Esim work for refurbished iPhones or other phones? Best buy / back market ?
I have a 12 pro max the back is. Cracked also the camera glass is cracked how much will you fix it
What was the app he used for testing the phones functions?
Where can I find the clip you use to hold the screen with?
what phone app did u use to test out the features of the iphone.
Please tell.
im trying to buy a good expensive phone used so its cheaper
What do you mean when u said marketplace like i should buy my pc from website not from the store next my home?
Excellent video!! Very realistic and sincere of you. Thank you
I don’t think think we have best buy available here (UK) so I got my refurbished iPhone SE 2020 from O2 and it’s currently doing great, I will be getting apple care on it to be on the safe side
I'm from México, and when I heard you saying "Hola amigo", you make me smile so hard. :D
Question, I made a bad decision and got my iPhone 12 repaired but some local gadget repair that “specialized in iPhone repairs” and got a back glass and battery replacement and on top of my battery almost fully charged and not going over then 20 min later when it’s off the charger it’s almost fully charged 🤦♂️ but the back camera lenses when I turn on the flashlight the light goes in all different directions??? What should I do 😭 get another battery replacement? Or a refund for the battery?
3:31 what is the app called
2:41
My renewed iPhone 11 from Amazon registered a 91% battery health. which I find respectable.
Amazon is way better
whats the program you used to test the device, i would like to test my iphone 11 aswell since it is refurbished
It’s funny to be holding an iPhone 14 in hand and saying “how nostalgic and beautiful the rounded frame was. Even when getting my 14 I was in awe over the squared frame.
i’d like to see how’s an iPhone 13 pro/pro max from Backmarket, with best conditions, cause i’ve been interested in buying one, but i’m a lil bit skeptical. Thanks🙂
iPhone 4
Use an iPhone 4 for a week, change the back glass and the front make it the way you want and use it.
I haven’t seen anyone make an iPhone 4 to their personal use.
Hey Guru , can you give me some advice . I have a Samsung s21 5g but it keeps freezing and restarting at random times. I factory reset it, but that didn't solve anything . PLEASE REPLY
Do a video on how to check an iPhone thoroughly within 3u tools and that app you mentioned please
I bought my a12 from Canadian gadget on bestbuy marketplace I needed a cheap phone to replace my s7 that didn't charge anymore. Works good but they sourced it from the usa
Mines bought Ebay Refurbished (iPhone 6/6+) worked perfectly with the refurbished phone, It's the best phone i bought beacuse i have iOS 15.3.1
If that battery isn't 100% then it's not refurbished. It's just used. That's like gamestop or dkoldies selling "refurb" consoles when they didn't do anything to them at all and don't even clean them.
If you could please tell me the app you used to thoroughly check the phone?
What app did you used to test the phone (not the 3utools)
I strongly dislike that on best buy market place, all the photos of the products are company photos/inaccurate to each product - the battery life is not specified - and the products are stored in warehouses so the only way you’ll know more about the products are by actually buying them first. Lame
Which app did u use to check the how well everything works?
just wondering, my ipad recently broke, shattering the glass and disconnecting the glass and digitizer from the main array. It also warped the metal case. Any chance you can repair this? Should I send it in? What would be the cost?
A few years ago I got an s10 from best buy refurbished, and it had a Sim tray that didn't fit flush, software that would not update because it had some kind of Wierd mismatch between software version and model number, and the screen cracked on its own only a few weeks after getting it
I have an iPhone X that’s unable to activate I bought it off eBay and it worked perfectly for about 3 months. And than the Face ID stopped working and then the phone stopped working, and now it won’t even start it says unable to activate can you fix that for me??
what’s the name of the app you downloaded to test the functionality
What’s the app you used to test the phone. (The app on the phone, not the computer one)?
Hi, i was wo dering what hotplate you are using🤔
Great videos keep it up! 🤝
Been using a refurbished s10 plus for like 6 months (from giffgaff, aBritish service provider idk if u guys get them over the pond) and other than the odd scratch to the bodywork (that I've already added to lmao) you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and a brand new one other than it being about £300
i saw your face slowed 25xspeed at 3:31