This is a real thing, BMW needs the headlights programmed to the car if you replace the modules, Toyotas need the radar programmed to the car if you unplug the front radar (even if you plug the same radar back in), VWs need the battery programmed to the car. This was a huge pain when I was working in collision repair.
@@Fhwgads11 Agreed, you need to code in some stuff, but you don't need to go to the manufacturer to do so (except keys and ignition, but imo there's a reasonable safety reason). Everything can be done by anyone with proper tools and knowledge. Apple requires you to contact them directly and only they can code it in, which I guess they won't do if you didn't buy the parts from them.
And you can’t remove the lug nuts when you get a flat tire to put the spare tire on. Scratch that; the spare tire isn’t even included. If you get a flat you need to contact the dealership directly and get them to deliver a brand new tire to you; rim not included.
I'm surprised there isn't a LED inside that can work in reverse and transmit a signal whenever it detects light from someone opening it. Then needing a software reset before something asinine like volume buttons work again.
99% of repairs are back glass, screen, and battery. Aftermarket parts are plenty and work just fine. Camera repairs are rare- easier to refurbish the glass. Edit: unlike Hugh, I worked at an independent shop in a major city and performed thousands of Apple and android repairs. No doubt the Apple makes it harder but I’ve never had an issue with aftermarket parts for devices I fixed and most people didn’t care or know what True Tone was I told them they wouldn’t have it anymore. Y’all are just hating too much.
@@zetsubou3704 it still works. Your average consumer doesn’t give a hoot about True Tone or bms status. I have fixed thousands of android and iOS devices in my career g chill out
@electromega3077 --- Apple is the only major with a self-repair program. On iPhone14 and 15 they've totally redesigned the phone interiors to make them easier to repair. Also around the world there are many cities with no Apple Store. As a result, they work with a network of around 8,000 independent authorized shops. Their best scenario is to have customers who don't need repairs at all.
I love how they made the back glass removable but attached other components like the charging coil or the mic to it to make aftermarket parts more difficult to source and potentially remove some of the iPhone's functionality if you dare to use non original, aftermarket parts on your own phone. A flssh that is misbehaving or white noise from the mic could be some classy Apple shenanigans when it comes to changing the back glass. Except of course when you reuse the parts from the old back glass, which looks like a pain in the ass to do...
Great video as always Hugh. You make the best videos which shows how unrepairable iPhones are. I watch your videos probably almost from the very beginning of your youtube channel. The level of production you have reached is great and what I like the most is how you have shifted from Apple positive person to full right to repair guy. Keep up with good work !
It's wild and sad state of current big companies and consumerism really. I'm old enough to used a "dumb phone" such Nokia 5100 when users could practically replace most part of the phone themself with little to no expertise and specialize tool. Long gone the day when we're able to swap part like batteries, keyboard, keypad ourself easily.
Completely unsurprising. Unless someone steps in, in order to specifically counter this, they'll do it again next time too. It's horrible, and clearly predatory
@@Michael-zf1ko The bigger problem is when there are no alternatives. Ideally, you do this and the problem fixes itself, but most people are not tech-savvy or just don't bother. When it comes to phones it's not such a big problem, but there have been issues with farming equipment, medical equipment, and military equipment. P.S. Sadly Apple is not the only company doing this.
then from whom we need to buy? There is no other phone manufacturer that doesn't sell your data and don't waste your time on ads, fine tuning, malware and upgrades your phone even after 6 years after you buy it.
When I saw apple announce this was going to be the easiest apple phone to repair to date i thought "will see about that when Hugh Jefferys does a tear down" and that day has finally arrived :)
I gave up on "smart" phones a few years ago and now have a £20 Nokia which stays at home more often than not, it has no camera, no apps, nothing. What did it for me, and I did fall into the trap and that's why I quit having one, is watching people in restaurants and bars paying more attention to their phones than the people they are with or having conversations interrupted by messages and having it waved in my face to see the latest picture, give them up, while you still can.
at least you HAVE that option (im assuming UK?) here in the US, there are no longer any cell providers that will support a phone that cannot accept anything lower than 4G/LTE. 3G bands are completely gone, rendering old phones (that i would love to use!!) useless. its absolutely infuriating. not to mention a lot of workplaces now expect and practically require you to have a smartphone. its complete bs, but im very happy to hear at least SOMEONE is getting to live my dream lol
@@shugarysubstancesthere are some phone manufacturers that do make newer flip phones that are compatible with current cell towers! They’re cheap shit, most of the time, not nearly as well built or long lasting as an older model, but if you’re just looking for a phone that can do pretty much just calls and text messages, they exist. Although the point of employers requiring smartphones, that’s valid. Even my employer (arbys) wants you to download an app just to look at your work schedule for the week. And then you’ve got places, like the one at dad works at, that basically expect you to be able to work 24/7 even if you’re not near a computer. So, in that case you need a smartphone that can say run Microsoft teams and a bunch of other stupid apps.
I think the reason apple realized the back had to be easier to remove is because especially with AppleCare it was costing so much for them to provide replacements to the back glass. As a 14 Pro user with AppleCare+, it was kinda crazy to pay just $30 for a replacement back glass (they didn’t give me a new phone, and it came with a new battery replacement) given how much it would cost to do that myself (lots of time) or out of warranty (lots of money).
@@Ludak021 according to the software repair history (and the battery health showing 100%) it was replaced at the same time. They could have just done a recalibration and maybe that caused that though.
@@HughJeffreys Im also curious to know, if you have the USB C port from one phone and you swap it to the other phone would it also be serialized? Also thanks for getting me into fixing many apple devices.
One thing worth pointing out is that even though they changed to USB C the data transfer speed of the base and Plus models aren't any faster than lightning was, it's still USB 2 speeds of 480mbps. If you want proper modern USB 3.2 gen 2 speeds of up to 10gbps you'll have to buy the Pro and Pro Max model, however they still come with a USB 2 cable so you have to buy a new one if you actually want to use that speed
Every single phone past ~2019 supports 3.0, it was released back in 2007 and it's been a standard since. Apple just wants another reason to make you spend more@@makeitrainnaren
@@makeitrainnaren most Flagship lines have been doing so for around five years, the base Galaxy S10 had USB 3.1 Also you know usb3 is around 10 times faster than usb2 right ?
@@makeitrainnarenMost big brand phones support it, pretty much all Pixel, Samsung, and a good amount of other brands on the market right now. There isn't a detailed list online, but if you type your question on Google with the word reddit after it, you can find a post someone made with a link to a GSMArena search that shows most of the ones known. I don't know about cables, probably only the high end ones I assume. The cable I could care less about, a decent cable isn't expensive. The big thing is whether the phone supports it.
@@DanielPereira-ey9nt Samsung bundles usb 2.0 cables cause they use proprietary fast charging tech what you talking about? iPhone 15 is lame for not supporting that- but again ask an average cell phone user if they know what usb 3.0 is and they’re not gonna know. People also sleep on the fact Apple was part of the usb c consortium and alongside intel actually helped develop and push this port in the first place.
Apple's repair policy is like a car manufacturer forcing you to buy OEM windshield washer fluid or the car will disable the wipers, auto headlights/dimmer function, and the HVAC windshield vent selection.
I mean they technically do it with the windshields in modern cars that have all the self driving and other assists that use windshield mounted cameras cause no third party has access to the tools needed to recalibrate the sensors/cameras for the new windshield so why not just have it all done at a dealership where you can get OEM glass and sensor recalibration all in one stop
Hi Hugh. I've watched a guy replacing wireless charging coil on Iphone 14pro. Somehow it was paired to the phone as well, where once replaced it prevented phone from saving any photos taken in the phone's gallery. The shutter worked but no phots were available in it's gallery... So i'll guarantee it will be the same case, with getting rear glass replaced on iphone 15 pro... Have a great day 👍🏻
It STILL COMPLETELY BAFFLES ME 😦 about HOW MANY screws (and the various types/sizes etc), cables and thus connectors there are. It's just BEWILDERING how COMPLEX it is to get the phone down to a bare chassis! You look at other 'Slab' phones and there's generally HALF the amount of screws and ribbon cables/connectors lol 😏 😎🇬🇧
The only good thing about the fact that the big reparability issues with iPhones are basically just software based, is that if at some point apple decides to make them repairable (or more likely are forced to do it) it should work retroactively and not just with the newest version
@@alex15095they‘ll delay it to an own iOS version so iPhones who lived through their 5 years software updates won‘t get it, meaning old phones stay unrepairable.
There is no good thing when you basically said "Apple could do this thing right now" but they arent "but they could" they could donate all their money to feed starving people or to fix other global issues, but they wont, just like they wont make this or any futute models fully repairable.
I was thrilled when I saw they made the rear glass removable, however as it seems from durability tests of the new iPhones, it probably also caused the rear glass to become much more fragile and easy to break, which is pretty unfortunate and I'm not sure if it's worth it...
I wonder if it’s more the fact that they rounded the corner more. In the 12-14 the glass was more protected by the frame because it sat mostly flush but now that it’s more rounded the glass protrudes out of the frame more
@@jarboerand not only that, with the ability to remove the back glass, they did in fact made it weaker. As if that's what Apple was aiming for when they reduced the replacement price
Thank you Mr. Jeffrey for all your efforts in showing everyone what Apple is doing in terms of changes to the phone, and the level of repairability of the iPhone 15. Greetings, Anthony...
I am still rocking the 13 Pro Max and once it dies, I will be moving BACK to an Android handset...most likely a Motorola. There is no SANE reason as to why I should keep paying an INSANE amount of money for a handset that has stopped innovating back in 2011! Thanks for the video Hugh, keep up the great work.
Just an idea. They should make magnetic mats specifically for iPhones & other phones. It should have an outline for parts and screws on the mat with any important information needed for tear downs or assembly.
Thanks Hugh for giving an insight into how Apple continue to make it hard for people to sort bothers with their products other than contacting them only. How you dont trap those wires lol getting it all back i will never know. Thanks for showing us all again.
You forgot a thing - If you swap the back glass, the flash (and wireless charging coil?) is serialized. So if you take a picture with the front-facing cam when having the flash on, the image doesn't save.
Been repairing phones for 14 years now. It's amazing how Apple created a brand, where the consumer literally doesn't care if their device is broken and they're bound to Apple. They rather blame themselves for breaking, than not having the option to get it fixed however they want. You don't own it, it's on lease.
Hardware still needs to be made a little more repairable, and the software locking needs to be loosened massively. Even if it was for security, heres a solution that would be JUST as "secure" and still give the user the ability to repair their phones. On the apple website if they would let you buy their "verified" parts yourself as if it were another product or accessory, when you recieve the part it is "unpaired", when you put the new part into the phone and log in, you then pair the part and it becomes a working part that cannot be used in another persons phone. This would satisfy the (shitty) argument that the parts pairing is done to prevent Iphone theft, while still allowing user servicing. However, we all know apples clear intentions about having to do all the repairs through them, and thats money and more money.
This is exactly how it works via the self-repair program, but the problem is that it's too expensive and still results in e-waste. Parts cannot be scavenged from broken phones. You really have to balance anti-theft with e-waste.
I don't really know why but every year I come here with some hope that they will remove these active anti repair tatics, but nobody apparently really cares. Big channels like MKBHD never talks about things like that, and even the small channels never mentioned. It's like it's not important or they just choose to ignore. They just need to watch some well made video of Tim with mother nature that they get brainwashed and work more to sell the product than to actually review it from all sides.
They are likely in the pocket of Apple to some degree, none of them will tread on toes to the access they have at Apple events etc plus they know Apple products so over hyped they get bit view counts
Great demonstration and a clear message! It's so frustrating to see it's quite repairable if not for the software locks. I'm just curious to know how possible it is to overcome some of these with previous hacks? For example swapping the battery circuitry from the original battery or cloning the display's serial number to get True Tone working again. Also I'm curious to know why it is so difficult to overcome these software limitations?
What is your take on this more repairable back glass, but then breaking much easier than before as can be seen in some early drop test comparisons? I assume because of the way it’s no longer entirely glued giving it it’s integrity. Or due to the rounded edges exposing the glass more instead of protecting it by the lip of the bezel.
This time, since the glass is not cemented to the frame, it should allow for more flex making it less susceptible to damage from a twist. The exposed round edges is the problem.
Part of jobs ingenuousness was his passion to details. Even on the inside where consumers would never see it. To hear that they remove logos is indicative of change for the worse
I wasnt hyped for apple revealing the iphone 15 lineup. I was more hyped on Hugh taking it apart and simulating a repair to see if Apple really did become more repairable with their devices. Next year will be an interesting year because the state i reside in has forced all big tech companies (minus farming equipment stuff) to provide manuals, software and spare parts to repair their products. I am curious to see how they will respond to this should Apple want to continue to sell stuff in the state of Minnesota. Amazing videos as always!
Also, if JerryRigEverything is any indication the back glass on the Max breaks pretty easily if pushed hard where that circle in the frame is. A hollow frame and less glue means that glass that is cheaper to repair is also way easier to break.
Not trying to protect Apple by any means here, but there’s a lot of people who tried to break the back glass and failed. Zack was just flexing on how strong he is…
Given the development lifecycle of these things (Which is probably longer than the year we _conned-sumers_ see between iPhone releases) it'll be interesting to see how repairable the 15S (Or 16, or 15,2 or whatever they call it) will be to verify the quality of Apples greenwashing. Part of me wonders if the „Repairability“ aspect might take a while to filter down to design and production? 😇
I won't consider buying one of those until they make it 100% consumer repairable. Honestly there are many other brands to choose and way cheaper. Untill now still watching how this will progress with apple
this is exactly why i have preordered the pixel 8 pro because of how repairable it is and all the calibration tools are available to us the end user at no extra cost
Imagine the sadistic team behind this, implementing what to be disabled, crippled and unusable after a part has been changed.. "let's disable this! yeah.. and this.. with this too"
Locking the parts to the phone has an advantage, lowers the value of stolen phones to be used for parts. Apple should sell spare parts and re program them for you
In JerryRigEverything's video, the 15 pro max's back glass broke during a bend test, which I believe is Apple trying to convince people that making the back glass replaceable degraded the durability.
It doesn’t tho, because the base model iPhone 14 and 14 Plus don’t have this problem. I think it has more to do with them not quite understanding how to properly implement it along with the titanium frame
@@lacosta0892 of course it doesn't, but apple is trying to say "hey look we made it repairable and now it's more fragile. right to repair sux!!!1!11" because of the anti-consumerism that the company is now notorious for
Great stuff Hugh! Yeah, Apple isn't doing the right to repair without kicking and screaming some more. I'm still happy with my iPhone 7 Plus....but of course the iOS isn't supported any longer for full upgrades and only minor security ones...which always makes me think what am I missing from iOS 16/17? I just can't justify dumping $800-1000 USD into another phone. Until your next cool video!! 1 Million subs coming soon!!
Same gimmick on home finger print button on old iPhone. Only works with paired motherboard, if you swap other home button from other iPhone it won't work.. lol
it may not have a proprietary charge port but it will probably have a software detection of the charge cable that may still only allow fast charging if you use their cable.
I have a 15 Pro and I've been charging it with a non-Apple cable and charger. The cable has a power readout on it, and I'm able to get full 20W charging.
@@kylemsguy_ give it time apple will eventually tweak something in software to slow it down or it may be a "devil leaves the kid alone effect" just to get the eu off their back and either there will be a chip in the charger brick or it will communicate with the computer and some binary blob running on the computer.
This anti repair parts pairing is one of the reasons I still avoid iPhones to this day, even with 15s having USB-C. I still do care about my phones, Im super careful, but you never know what accident can happen and if you would ever need to have it repaired, or simple battery swap, with this software pairing ensuring it looses major functionality, it is sadly no for me, but it had me on edge with USB-C finally.
Crazy they make it so hard to repair. Recently the USB-C Port on my 4 year old Xiaomi 9T Pro broke, but the repair was so easy that I was able to do it myself even though I had never done anything like this before and now it fully works again.
Port assembly replaced? I was considering replacing mine but didnt want to waste 20 dollars on entire assebly since it still works, just isnt nice when you plug it in
@@Boz1211111 Yeah I had to replace it because it didn't work anymore. So I actually replaced the hole board on which the USB-C Port is located, which also included the Sim Card Tray, but the new board looked and fitted exactly like the old one and it wasn't even that expensive I paid around 14€ on Ebay for it. The hardest part of the hole process was actually to get off the backglass cover, but with a bit of heat and a few TH-cam Tutorials you should be able to do it.
When i saw that apple was all of a sudden “supporting” right to repair, I was immediately suspicious of what they plan to do from that. Im sure as hell not expecting anything that’ll bring any kind of genuine good.
Exactly...leave it to Apple (though they're not the first) to make replacing the USB port as difficult as possible by requiring near-full disassembly AND the port is soldered onto the daughter board!!
@@joebot86 yup. The point of self-repair is to reduce costs of ownership through free market principles. The idea of software locks completely negates that.
New back glass design is cool and all, but as it comes with the microphone pre-installed, unless you use a genuine Apple part or transfer the flex cable, audio quality in videos might be affected.
Great video as always. Hugh. Even with these improvements to the iPhone's internal design, I'm glad I got out of this space when I did. I cannot imagine seeing so many serialized components being used for the work I do now as a copier service technician as it would cause headaches for not just us, but our customers as well.
im so glad i've subscribed to you or i wouldn't have understood the seriousness of new gen iphones every year and see friends n relatives mindlessly buy em even tho they might be financially struggling and not wat they might be expecting for
They constantly use words like 'gorgeous' and 'beautiful'. That gets old fast. Also to date no iPad has a native calculator, yet they claim it can replace your laptop.
I have to say the internals of the iPhone are a thing of beauty. However, it is clear to see that the engineers made very little effort to ease maintenance. Even as a layperson, one can see the device is heavily over engineered with vast quantities of screws and cables etc. Apple can get away with this I suppose because they can charge a premium for their products. I am sure, an iPhone of the same quality and function could be produced much more simply via a different approach in design. Still, it is a free market and no one forces you to buy an iPhone.
Pretty much my own thoughts. Unfortunately, other manufacturers have been taking notes and we're now seeing parts pairing and complex internals in other phones too.
I have no interest in fixing my phone. Some stuff you want to leave to people who know what they are doing. I want someone who knows what they are doing. 7 dollars a month for full warranty is not an issue with me. I'm not really understanding your issues.
Keep your Apple devices for photos and videos, but get yourself an android to have on the side (if you got the money for it of course.) That’s what I did, and except for pictures and videos, I’ll never go back to iPhones as my main device again
Well said, when someone or something can't or simply won't fix harmful issues by themselves in a reasonable manner and time frame, then someone else needs to force and do it for them One of the ways why legislation and regulations are required when companies and "the free market" themselves fails everyone
Great video, Hugh. I didn’t realize you were self-taught. That’s very impressive! I’ve learned so much from you. On another note. I truly wonder if Apple was ever going to bring USB-C to the iPhone. Were they just taking their time or did the EU cause them to finally bend? I ask because if they did it for the iPad, then it should have to come to the iPhone soon after. It just doesn’t make sense to me. Apple can’t be that stubborn and money-hungry… can they?
The fact that you can’t repair the phone yourself in order to not have to buy another one. Since most people aren’t tech savvy, stuff like this only encourages people to just buy another smartphone, which will only use up more resources and create more e-waste.
I realize they are not as popular devices, but it would be awesome if you could do a repair assessment of the new Sony Xperia phones as well. Thank you for doing these videos!
Amazing teardown, its still complicated to disassemble I would love to see how these are assembled on a production line, wonder how long it takes to fully assemble?
This is what's new in terms of hardware: Titanium, proccesor, internal structure (not too much), 8 GB of ram (before 6), bigger aperture in the main camera, new 5g modem, thinner bezels, new ultraband chip and tipe-c connector.
Everyone complains about Apple yet apparently everyone keeps buying their products...Most people I know who keep talking about how annoyed they get with Apple are the ones with macs and iphones. The problem is YOU, not the company. YOU make the company so powerful. Stop.supporting.them. Same goes for all the garbage movies and everything else we all love to hate. We make them keep happening. Capitalism only results in a good amount of quality products and thereby social systems and even society in general by the consumers being serious about quality being produced. If the majority of consumers will just pay whatever for anything out of some sort of desperation, ignorance and/or craving to fit in with what everyone else is doing then capitalism starts to not just produce less and less quality but it actively starts to become detrimental to society.
@@TheStopwatchGod who told you it's straight out of the iPhone 12? It may be the same CPU and GPU under the hood, but internally the still change designs around (like not integrating the M14 coprocessor like they did with the iPhone 12) and use different coprocessors in general.
You do have to hand it to them. They really know how to manage the space well. All of that crammed into a tiny phone perfectly like Tetris. They’ve always made pretty main boards.
Thank you for doing these replacement analysis videos. I always look forward to your video when a new iPhone is announced. Especially this year with the claim of a more repairable iPhone. I would love to see a comparison video for other brands, like Google Samsung OnePlus etc.
Great Video Hugh!! I always love to watch your videos! Have you also tried to swap just the back glass? And if yes, did it give any errors or random mallfunctions?
Hey Hugh, about the backglass, I've seen that the camera flash is also paired and bugs appear when you swap them, I hope it's not true but nothing surprises me anymore (I've seen this on iPhone 14)
I don’t see this as an issue. If I were to buy a second hand phone, I want assurance that any repairs to be CERTIFIED by Apple, and not done by some cheap second rate garage hack due to the seller trying to save a buck. If the seller isn’t willing to fix it on his own loss, then I’ll just buy it from someone else who is. It’s a buyers marketer anyway.
Even without part pairing, this isn't repair friendly at all in my opinion. It is glued shut and isn't modular, technically it is modular, but not like a Fairphone for example. It's also not consumer friendly, the OS is very restricted, and it lacks crucial features like expandable storage, a user removable battery and a headphone jack. Awesome Teardown and findings, Hugh!
With USB-C you can attach a USB drive for expandable storage, though it'll stick out (I keep one on my keychain). It also works better than a lot of Android devices I've used.
Their best one they keep peddling is the lack of the charger brick is done for environmental reasons. I’m sure even if that were true, the ewaste spared is offset multiple times over by the millions of dongles and docks in existence to bandaid over the needless removal of various ports that yielded no benefits to size ect. And I absolutely believe they brought back the MagSafe because as Tim Cook “They listened to the customers”. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the at the time 100w PD limit of USBC.
I guess Apple has not heard they might be forced to supply ALL repair tools under multiple legislations. Louis already made a video where they broke apple's walled garden for the angle sensor
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Apple's repair policy is like a car manufacturer forcing you to buy tires from them or the car will disable power steering, windshield wipers and ABS
If you only knew.
This is a real thing, BMW needs the headlights programmed to the car if you replace the modules, Toyotas need the radar programmed to the car if you unplug the front radar (even if you plug the same radar back in), VWs need the battery programmed to the car. This was a huge pain when I was working in collision repair.
@@Fhwgads11 Thank to God- i have 1992. Mitsubishi Colt. Only extra is power stearing. No AC, no elektric windows, seats, mirrors
@@Fhwgads11 Agreed, you need to code in some stuff, but you don't need to go to the manufacturer to do so (except keys and ignition, but imo there's a reasonable safety reason). Everything can be done by anyone with proper tools and knowledge.
Apple requires you to contact them directly and only they can code it in, which I guess they won't do if you didn't buy the parts from them.
And you can’t remove the lug nuts when you get a flat tire to put the spare tire on.
Scratch that; the spare tire isn’t even included. If you get a flat you need to contact the dealership directly and get them to deliver a brand new tire to you; rim not included.
I'm sure with the iPhone 16, Apple will figure out software pairing of the adhesive strips and individual screws.
@@syvulpie"deeper integration" 😮
We joke about that but I wouldn’t put it past them. I’m going to check on this comment every few years to see if I’m ever right.
I'm surprised there isn't a LED inside that can work in reverse and transmit a signal whenever it detects light from someone opening it. Then needing a software reset before something asinine like volume buttons work again.
Don't give them idea lol.
@@syvulpierivets. I fully support Apple to use rivets instead of screws, just for us to sh*t on apple for more
For Apple, right to repair means only Apple has the right to repair.
99% of repairs are back glass, screen, and battery. Aftermarket parts are plenty and work just fine. Camera repairs are rare- easier to refurbish the glass.
Edit: unlike Hugh, I worked at an independent shop in a major city and performed thousands of Apple and android repairs. No doubt the Apple makes it harder but I’ve never had an issue with aftermarket parts for devices I fixed and most people didn’t care or know what True Tone was I told them they wouldn’t have it anymore. Y’all are just hating too much.
@@makeitrainnarenMaybe you missed the part where the fucking phone gives a warning message even with a genuine display or battery replacement.
@@zetsubou3704 it still works. Your average consumer doesn’t give a hoot about True Tone or bms status. I have fixed thousands of android and iOS devices in my career g chill out
@electromega3077 --- Apple is the only major with a self-repair program. On iPhone14 and 15 they've totally redesigned the phone interiors to make them easier to repair.
Also around the world there are many cities with no Apple Store. As a result, they work with a network of around 8,000 independent authorized shops. Their best scenario is to have customers who don't need repairs at all.
And they dont even repair.. they just replace
I love how they made the back glass removable but attached other components like the charging coil or the mic to it to make aftermarket parts more difficult to source and potentially remove some of the iPhone's functionality if you dare to use non original, aftermarket parts on your own phone. A flssh that is misbehaving or white noise from the mic could be some classy Apple shenanigans when it comes to changing the back glass. Except of course when you reuse the parts from the old back glass, which looks like a pain in the ass to do...
Great video as always Hugh. You make the best videos which shows how unrepairable iPhones are. I watch your videos probably almost from the very beginning of your youtube channel. The level of production you have reached is great and what I like the most is how you have shifted from Apple positive person to full right to repair guy. Keep up with good work !
Thank you, I appreciate that!
It never crossed my mind that a phone company will be praised for a "removable" rear glass, yet here we are.
And... it's software paired.
@@alessioacri.the wireless charger coil is, but that’s removable from the glass.
@@EvilTurkeySlices thats still very sad
They have been abused for so long they've accustomed to it.
It's wild and sad state of current big companies and consumerism really.
I'm old enough to used a "dumb phone" such Nokia 5100 when users could practically replace most part of the phone themself with little to no expertise and specialize tool.
Long gone the day when we're able to swap part like batteries, keyboard, keypad ourself easily.
Completely unsurprising. Unless someone steps in, in order to specifically counter this, they'll do it again next time too. It's horrible, and clearly predatory
Just don't buy from them. Plain and simple. It amazes me how people want change, yet their purchasing decisions still support their behavior.
@@Michael-zf1kosmall brain argument
My suprise was the still glued battery! Fairphone can make their phone work without any glue and still have watrr resistance.
@@Michael-zf1ko The bigger problem is when there are no alternatives. Ideally, you do this and the problem fixes itself, but most people are not tech-savvy or just don't bother.
When it comes to phones it's not such a big problem, but there have been issues with farming equipment, medical equipment, and military equipment.
P.S. Sadly Apple is not the only company doing this.
then from whom we need to buy? There is no other phone manufacturer that doesn't sell your data and don't waste your time on ads, fine tuning, malware and upgrades your phone even after 6 years after you buy it.
When I saw apple announce this was going to be the easiest apple phone to repair to date i thought "will see about that when Hugh Jefferys does a tear down" and that day has finally arrived :)
Yeah I still think the 7 has the 15 beat
Sure it's easy to 'repair:' just buy a new phone! 😃
@@peterhindes56switching from my 8+ to the 15 pro was a great decision and everything is better
The iphone 6 and 5 was 20x easier then this lol
@@BarrySmoother Less parts, less advanced technology, no shit it’s easier
I gave up on "smart" phones a few years ago and now have a £20 Nokia which stays at home more often than not, it has no camera, no apps, nothing. What did it for me, and I did fall into the trap and that's why I quit having one, is watching people in restaurants and bars paying more attention to their phones than the people they are with or having conversations interrupted by messages and having it waved in my face to see the latest picture, give them up, while you still can.
at least you HAVE that option (im assuming UK?)
here in the US, there are no longer any cell providers that will support a phone that cannot accept anything lower than 4G/LTE. 3G bands are completely gone, rendering old phones (that i would love to use!!) useless. its absolutely infuriating.
not to mention a lot of workplaces now expect and practically require you to have a smartphone. its complete bs, but im very happy to hear at least SOMEONE is getting to live my dream lol
@@shugarysubstancesthere are some phone manufacturers that do make newer flip phones that are compatible with current cell towers! They’re cheap shit, most of the time, not nearly as well built or long lasting as an older model, but if you’re just looking for a phone that can do pretty much just calls and text messages, they exist.
Although the point of employers requiring smartphones, that’s valid. Even my employer (arbys) wants you to download an app just to look at your work schedule for the week. And then you’ve got places, like the one at dad works at, that basically expect you to be able to work 24/7 even if you’re not near a computer. So, in that case you need a smartphone that can say run Microsoft teams and a bunch of other stupid apps.
I think the reason apple realized the back had to be easier to remove is because especially with AppleCare it was costing so much for them to provide replacements to the back glass.
As a 14 Pro user with AppleCare+, it was kinda crazy to pay just $30 for a replacement back glass (they didn’t give me a new phone, and it came with a new battery replacement) given how much it would cost to do that myself (lots of time) or out of warranty (lots of money).
100% you did not get a new battery for $30 at Apple.
@@Ludak021 according to the software repair history (and the battery health showing 100%) it was replaced at the same time.
They could have just done a recalibration and maybe that caused that though.
As soon as the iPhone 15 came out, I was waiting for your video of switching the parts. Always my favorite part! Amazing video!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@HughJeffreysHello You know You really got me into taking Apart stuff And I do thank you.
@@HughJeffreys Im also curious to know, if you have the USB C port from one phone and you swap it to the other phone would it also be serialized? Also thanks for getting me into fixing many apple devices.
They always manage to disappoint me by software pairing some parts
It’s become a great tradition 😎
One thing worth pointing out is that even though they changed to USB C the data transfer speed of the base and Plus models aren't any faster than lightning was, it's still USB 2 speeds of 480mbps. If you want proper modern USB 3.2 gen 2 speeds of up to 10gbps you'll have to buy the Pro and Pro Max model, however they still come with a USB 2 cable so you have to buy a new one if you actually want to use that speed
What android device comes with a 3.0 cable or higher? Or even supports it.
Every single phone past ~2019 supports 3.0, it was released back in 2007 and it's been a standard since. Apple just wants another reason to make you spend more@@makeitrainnaren
@@makeitrainnaren most Flagship lines have been doing so for around five years, the base Galaxy S10 had USB 3.1
Also you know usb3 is around 10 times faster than usb2 right ?
@@makeitrainnarenMost big brand phones support it, pretty much all Pixel, Samsung, and a good amount of other brands on the market right now. There isn't a detailed list online, but if you type your question on Google with the word reddit after it, you can find a post someone made with a link to a GSMArena search that shows most of the ones known. I don't know about cables, probably only the high end ones I assume. The cable I could care less about, a decent cable isn't expensive. The big thing is whether the phone supports it.
@@DanielPereira-ey9nt Samsung bundles usb 2.0 cables cause they use proprietary fast charging tech what you talking about? iPhone 15 is lame for not supporting that- but again ask an average cell phone user if they know what usb 3.0 is and they’re not gonna know. People also sleep on the fact Apple was part of the usb c consortium and alongside intel actually helped develop and push this port in the first place.
Apple's repair policy is like a car manufacturer forcing you to buy OEM windshield washer fluid or the car will disable the wipers, auto headlights/dimmer function, and the HVAC windshield vent selection.
Yah, but window washer fluid doesn't have access to all your data.
Damn, you just have them the printer ink model for washer fluid.
@@michaelfilippi3276
*Not yet...*
Don't give them any ideas..
I mean they technically do it with the windshields in modern cars that have all the self driving and other assists that use windshield mounted cameras cause no third party has access to the tools needed to recalibrate the sensors/cameras for the new windshield so why not just have it all done at a dealership where you can get OEM glass and sensor recalibration all in one stop
Hi Hugh. I've watched a guy replacing wireless charging coil on Iphone 14pro. Somehow it was paired to the phone as well, where once replaced it prevented phone from saving any photos taken in the phone's gallery. The shutter worked but no phots were available in it's gallery...
So i'll guarantee it will be the same case, with getting rear glass replaced on iphone 15 pro... Have a great day 👍🏻
It STILL COMPLETELY BAFFLES ME 😦 about HOW MANY screws (and the various types/sizes etc), cables and thus connectors there are. It's just BEWILDERING how COMPLEX it is to get the phone down to a bare chassis! You look at other 'Slab' phones and there's generally HALF the amount of screws and ribbon cables/connectors lol 😏
😎🇬🇧
The sheer complexity of assembling these phones is insane. No wonder they sell at a premium!
The only good thing about the fact that the big reparability issues with iPhones are basically just software based, is that if at some point apple decides to make them repairable (or more likely are forced to do it) it should work retroactively and not just with the newest version
Their lawyers will be working overtime to explain to legislators why it is not technically possible to make past iPhone models repairable
@@alex15095they‘ll delay it to an own iOS version so iPhones who lived through their 5 years software updates won‘t get it, meaning old phones stay unrepairable.
@@alex15095 Don't be silly, the legal documents have already been drafted...
There is no good thing when you basically said "Apple could do this thing right now" but they arent "but they could" they could donate all their money to feed starving people or to fix other global issues, but they wont, just like they wont make this or any futute models fully repairable.
I was thrilled when I saw they made the rear glass removable, however as it seems from durability tests of the new iPhones, it probably also caused the rear glass to become much more fragile and easy to break, which is pretty unfortunate and I'm not sure if it's worth it...
its worth it to apple, since they'll have plenty of people buying replacement rear glass panels...
Never assume Apple didn't design it like that on purpose to give fuel to the anti-repair shill‘s argument.
I wonder if it’s more the fact that they rounded the corner more. In the 12-14 the glass was more protected by the frame because it sat mostly flush but now that it’s more rounded the glass protrudes out of the frame more
@@jarboerand not only that, with the ability to remove the back glass, they did in fact made it weaker. As if that's what Apple was aiming for when they reduced the replacement price
It does. Jerryrigeverything proved it.
Thank you Mr. Jeffrey for all your efforts in showing everyone what Apple is doing in terms of changes to the phone, and the level of repairability of the iPhone 15.
Greetings,
Anthony...
1:38 “At least, for now.” Really appreciate the many points this channel is getting across and I’m not even two minutes in.
I am still rocking the 13 Pro Max and once it dies, I will be moving BACK to an Android handset...most likely a Motorola. There is no SANE reason as to why I should keep paying an INSANE amount of money for a handset that has stopped innovating back in 2011! Thanks for the video Hugh, keep up the great work.
@@aoming6398I do still use Samsung galaxy Notes , bought in 2018.
Still works and looks like new after 5 years 😅
See you in 4 years
@@aoming6398 are you fucking slow or some shit??! Why the hell is someone gonnna smash an iPhone so you can get a fucking SAMSANG?!?!?!?
Smartly naming the boards "B" "S". Good one, Hugh! 😂
Just an idea.
They should make magnetic mats specifically for iPhones & other phones.
It should have an outline for parts and screws on the mat with any important information needed for tear downs or assembly.
They should call it imat and will cost only 199$
So like a gun mat with the addition of magnetism.
@@Generallyannoyed2024 never seen one.
Tho maybe the same idea.
They make those
Thanks Hugh for giving an insight into how Apple continue to make it hard for people to sort bothers with their products other than contacting them only. How you dont trap those wires lol getting it all back i will never know. Thanks for showing us all again.
You forgot a thing - If you swap the back glass, the flash (and wireless charging coil?) is serialized. So if you take a picture with the front-facing cam when having the flash on, the image doesn't save.
Been repairing phones for 14 years now. It's amazing how Apple created a brand, where the consumer literally doesn't care if their device is broken and they're bound to Apple. They rather blame themselves for breaking, than not having the option to get it fixed however they want. You don't own it, it's on lease.
Hardware still needs to be made a little more repairable, and the software locking needs to be loosened massively. Even if it was for security, heres a solution that would be JUST as "secure" and still give the user the ability to repair their phones.
On the apple website if they would let you buy their "verified" parts yourself as if it were another product or accessory, when you recieve the part it is "unpaired", when you put the new part into the phone and log in, you then pair the part and it becomes a working part that cannot be used in another persons phone.
This would satisfy the (shitty) argument that the parts pairing is done to prevent Iphone theft, while still allowing user servicing. However, we all know apples clear intentions about having to do all the repairs through them, and thats money and more money.
Well apple already sells replacement parts, they‘re just massively overpriced
This is exactly how it works via the self-repair program, but the problem is that it's too expensive and still results in e-waste. Parts cannot be scavenged from broken phones. You really have to balance anti-theft with e-waste.
Im glad you mentioned adhesive before closing the screen. Alot vids close the screen without talking about the water repellant seal around the screen.
I don't really know why but every year I come here with some hope that they will remove these active anti repair tatics, but nobody apparently really cares. Big channels like MKBHD never talks about things like that, and even the small channels never mentioned. It's like it's not important or they just choose to ignore. They just need to watch some well made video of Tim with mother nature that they get brainwashed and work more to sell the product than to actually review it from all sides.
They can't criticize it or talk about it or they will lose their payroll from daddy cook
They are likely in the pocket of Apple to some degree, none of them will tread on toes to the access they have at Apple events etc plus they know Apple products so over hyped they get bit view counts
@@Spoonfed78 Apple mentioned MKBHD by name in their keynote. They have him under their thumbs unfortunately
That's why you don't watch overrated youtubers like MKBHD
@@iMrParker That's why I don't watch him anymore, his channel is becoming more and more shallow anyways.
This video scares the crap out of me. I'd never even try to repair one because the risks of screwing up are stacked against me.
Thanks, I will not be buying Apple products from now on
they made backglass easily replaceable but also added the wireless charging there for increased cost.
You got it 😂
Great demonstration and a clear message! It's so frustrating to see it's quite repairable if not for the software locks. I'm just curious to know how possible it is to overcome some of these with previous hacks? For example swapping the battery circuitry from the original battery or cloning the display's serial number to get True Tone working again. Also I'm curious to know why it is so difficult to overcome these software limitations?
They definitely use encryption.
Else someone would have made a tool that can pair everything unofficially by now.
The teardown I have been waiting for, finally
Я всё жду, когда они наконец откажутся от разъёмов на шлейфах и будут намертво припаивать их на шары.
Another year another flagship iPhone reparability assessment from Hugh love to see it every time
What is your take on this more repairable back glass, but then breaking much easier than before as can be seen in some early drop test comparisons? I assume because of the way it’s no longer entirely glued giving it it’s integrity. Or due to the rounded edges exposing the glass more instead of protecting it by the lip of the bezel.
But it wasn't the problem with samsung or any android phone with back glass. Apple just messed up with glass
This time, since the glass is not cemented to the frame, it should allow for more flex making it less susceptible to damage from a twist. The exposed round edges is the problem.
Or, hear me out, drop tests are far from a reliable test which yields meaningful results
@@jonathancormack JerryRigEverything literally managed to break glass by pushing on it
@@DimaKirivel I did see that is well.
Part of jobs ingenuousness was his passion to details. Even on the inside where consumers would never see it. To hear that they remove logos is indicative of change for the worse
I wasnt hyped for apple revealing the iphone 15 lineup. I was more hyped on Hugh taking it apart and simulating a repair to see if Apple really did become more repairable with their devices. Next year will be an interesting year because the state i reside in has forced all big tech companies (minus farming equipment stuff) to provide manuals, software and spare parts to repair their products. I am curious to see how they will respond to this should Apple want to continue to sell stuff in the state of Minnesota.
Amazing videos as always!
nice one Hugh, really interesting to watch
Also, if JerryRigEverything is any indication the back glass on the Max breaks pretty easily if pushed hard where that circle in the frame is. A hollow frame and less glue means that glass that is cheaper to repair is also way easier to break.
Not trying to protect Apple by any means here, but there’s a lot of people who tried to break the back glass and failed. Zack was just flexing on how strong he is…
Given the development lifecycle of these things (Which is probably longer than the year we _conned-sumers_ see between iPhone releases) it'll be interesting to see how repairable the 15S (Or 16, or 15,2 or whatever they call it) will be to verify the quality of Apples greenwashing. Part of me wonders if the „Repairability“ aspect might take a while to filter down to design and production? 😇
How long will it take for Apple to block android chargers by software update?
They won’t block em, but maybe increase mfi restrictions
Android manufacturers themselves have proprietary charging tech that require specific charger and cables, so it's nothing new.
Hope no, i’m charging my iphone 11 pro with a samsung charger 😂😂
@@pijesz USB PD is not proprietary.
@@kornaros96 Are you saying a Samsung or Pixel phone can fast charge using Oppo Supervooc, Huawei Supercharge and Xiaomi Hypercharge?
I won't consider buying one of those until they make it 100% consumer repairable. Honestly there are many other brands to choose and way cheaper. Untill now still watching how this will progress with apple
this is exactly why i have preordered the pixel 8 pro because of how repairable it is and all the calibration tools are available to us the end user at no extra cost
Imagine the sadistic team behind this, implementing what to be disabled, crippled and unusable after a part has been changed.. "let's disable this! yeah.. and this.. with this too"
Locking the parts to the phone has an advantage, lowers the value of stolen phones to be used for parts. Apple should sell spare parts and re program them for you
In JerryRigEverything's video, the 15 pro max's back glass broke during a bend test, which I believe is Apple trying to convince people that making the back glass replaceable degraded the durability.
TRUE. didn't even think about it like this.
It doesn’t tho, because the base model iPhone 14 and 14 Plus don’t have this problem. I think it has more to do with them not quite understanding how to properly implement it along with the titanium frame
@@lacosta0892 of course it doesn't, but apple is trying to say "hey look we made it repairable and now it's more fragile. right to repair sux!!!1!11" because of the anti-consumerism that the company is now notorious for
Great stuff Hugh! Yeah, Apple isn't doing the right to repair without kicking and screaming some more. I'm still happy with my iPhone 7 Plus....but of course the iOS isn't supported any longer for full upgrades and only minor security ones...which always makes me think what am I missing from iOS 16/17? I just can't justify dumping $800-1000 USD into another phone.
Until your next cool video!! 1 Million subs coming soon!!
Just don’t put your credit card information on your phone 😬 I’d be worried about the exploits
Sooner or later you wont be able to use any apps when they support your ios version anymore
@@htfab9251he got years for that
I absolutely love your iPhone repairability videos! ❤❤
Amazing Talent man. The way you open it up, put it back and open it up again and again is amazing. Great skills man. Love your videos always.
Same gimmick on home finger print button on old iPhone. Only works with paired motherboard, if you swap other home button from other iPhone it won't work.. lol
Yeah that's a dealbreaker for me. No phone should be restricted on a repair basis.
it may not have a proprietary charge port but it will probably have a software detection of the charge cable that may still only allow fast charging if you use their cable.
IINM, the EU's USB-C mandate also has a clause that prohibits this too.
I have a 15 Pro and I've been charging it with a non-Apple cable and charger. The cable has a power readout on it, and I'm able to get full 20W charging.
@@kylemsguy_ give it time apple will eventually tweak something in software to slow it down or it may be a "devil leaves the kid alone effect" just to get the eu off their back and either there will be a chip in the charger brick or it will communicate with the computer and some binary blob running on the computer.
This anti repair parts pairing is one of the reasons I still avoid iPhones to this day, even with 15s having USB-C. I still do care about my phones, Im super careful, but you never know what accident can happen and if you would ever need to have it repaired, or simple battery swap, with this software pairing ensuring it looses major functionality, it is sadly no for me, but it had me on edge with USB-C finally.
I just used the ifixit battery kit to fix my 2020 SE. Worked great
Crazy they make it so hard to repair.
Recently the USB-C Port on my 4 year old Xiaomi 9T Pro broke, but the repair was so easy that I was able to do it myself even though I had never done anything like this before and now it fully works again.
Port assembly replaced? I was considering replacing mine but didnt want to waste 20 dollars on entire assebly since it still works, just isnt nice when you plug it in
@@Boz1211111 Yeah I had to replace it because it didn't work anymore. So I actually replaced the hole board on which the USB-C Port is located, which also included the Sim Card Tray, but the new board looked and fitted exactly like the old one and it wasn't even that expensive I paid around 14€ on Ebay for it.
The hardest part of the hole process was actually to get off the backglass cover, but with a bit of heat and a few TH-cam Tutorials you should be able to do it.
@@Alex-yt8gn thank you
When i saw that apple was all of a sudden “supporting” right to repair, I was immediately suspicious of what they plan to do from that. Im sure as hell not expecting anything that’ll bring any kind of genuine good.
Exactly...leave it to Apple (though they're not the first) to make replacing the USB port as difficult as possible by requiring near-full disassembly AND the port is soldered onto the daughter board!!
Tim Cock Likes Men @@terrancecloverfield6791
The law allows software locks, so to those who don't look as hard as they should, it looks good, while changing nothing.
@@joebot86 yup. The point of self-repair is to reduce costs of ownership through free market principles. The idea of software locks completely negates that.
New back glass design is cool and all, but as it comes with the microphone pre-installed, unless you use a genuine Apple part or transfer the flex cable, audio quality in videos might be affected.
Great video as always. Hugh. Even with these improvements to the iPhone's internal design, I'm glad I got out of this space when I did. I cannot imagine seeing so many serialized components being used for the work I do now as a copier service technician as it would cause headaches for not just us, but our customers as well.
im so glad i've subscribed to you or i wouldn't have understood the seriousness of new gen iphones every year and see friends n relatives mindlessly buy em even tho they might be financially struggling and not wat they might be expecting for
They constantly use words like 'gorgeous' and 'beautiful'. That gets old fast. Also to date no iPad has a native calculator, yet they claim it can replace your laptop.
iPhone 16:
Unable to verify that this iPhone has genuine Apple screws
iPhone 17 every year: Unable to continue without making your cpu 2x slower.
@@SOTP.iPhone 18: Apple Inc. has been shut down. all apple services and products are no longer available to use or purchase.
ive been waiting for this since the announcement, thank you for the hard work!
I have to say the internals of the iPhone are a thing of beauty. However, it is clear to see that the engineers made very little effort to ease maintenance. Even as a layperson, one can see the device is heavily over engineered with vast quantities of screws and cables etc. Apple can get away with this I suppose because they can charge a premium for their products. I am sure, an iPhone of the same quality and function could be produced much more simply via a different approach in design. Still, it is a free market and no one forces you to buy an iPhone.
Pretty much my own thoughts. Unfortunately, other manufacturers have been taking notes and we're now seeing parts pairing and complex internals in other phones too.
I have no interest in fixing my phone. Some stuff you want to leave to people who know what they are doing. I want someone who knows what they are doing. 7 dollars a month for full warranty is not an issue with me. I'm not really understanding your issues.
I hate how I’m so deep into the ecosystem that if I wanted to switch now my experience would suck 😓
Keep your Apple devices for photos and videos, but get yourself an android to have on the side (if you got the money for it of course.) That’s what I did, and except for pictures and videos, I’ll never go back to iPhones as my main device again
Well said, when someone or something can't or simply won't fix harmful issues by themselves in a reasonable manner and time frame, then someone else needs to force and do it for them
One of the ways why legislation and regulations are required when companies and "the free market" themselves fails everyone
Great video, Hugh. I didn’t realize you were self-taught. That’s very impressive! I’ve learned so much from you.
On another note. I truly wonder if Apple was ever going to bring USB-C to the iPhone. Were they just taking their time or did the EU cause them to finally bend? I ask because if they did it for the iPad, then it should have to come to the iPhone soon after. It just doesn’t make sense to me. Apple can’t be that stubborn and money-hungry… can they?
Yes they definitely can be that money-hungry..
The more important question is can you really be that gullible ?
After years of Apple ripping people off, are you really still unsure ?
I felt clickbaited by this video, what exactly was going to “harm the environment” with this phone??
The fact that you can’t repair the phone yourself in order to not have to buy another one. Since most people aren’t tech savvy, stuff like this only encourages people to just buy another smartphone, which will only use up more resources and create more e-waste.
I realize they are not as popular devices, but it would be awesome if you could do a repair assessment of the new Sony Xperia phones as well. Thank you for doing these videos!
Never let Tim cook again.
Amazing teardown, its still complicated to disassemble I would love to see how these are assembled on a production line, wonder how long it takes to fully assemble?
I was expecting a message warning you of a non-genuine screw when you used a replacement for the one you lost on the reassembly process
This is what's new in terms of hardware: Titanium, proccesor, internal structure (not too much), 8 GB of ram (before 6), bigger aperture in the main camera, new 5g modem, thinner bezels, new ultraband chip and tipe-c connector.
I love Apple's software. But parts serialization like this is completely unacceptable. Thank you for demonstrating and speaking out about this.
Everyone complains about Apple yet apparently everyone keeps buying their products...Most people I know who keep talking about how annoyed they get with Apple are the ones with macs and iphones. The problem is YOU, not the company. YOU make the company so powerful. Stop.supporting.them. Same goes for all the garbage movies and everything else we all love to hate. We make them keep happening. Capitalism only results in a good amount of quality products and thereby social systems and even society in general by the consumers being serious about quality being produced. If the majority of consumers will just pay whatever for anything out of some sort of desperation, ignorance and/or craving to fit in with what everyone else is doing then capitalism starts to not just produce less and less quality but it actively starts to become detrimental to society.
This is true, this is the point
There's only one way to repair a IPhone , don't buy one in the first place.
or remove the screen protector if thats broken LOL
Nah Im good, I’ll keep buying iPhone
What a shame that iphone 15 has usb 2.0 speeds for pc connection
@@TollyHThe iPad Air 4 has USB 3.1, and that has the A14 Bionic chip straight out of the iPhone 12. It is 100% not a processor limitation
Apple really hates high speeds on usb cuz they can't charge you for the icloud service that lets you upload faster than like half a mb
@@TheStopwatchGod who told you it's straight out of the iPhone 12? It may be the same CPU and GPU under the hood, but internally the still change designs around (like not integrating the M14 coprocessor like they did with the iPhone 12) and use different coprocessors in general.
You do have to hand it to them. They really know how to manage the space well. All of that crammed into a tiny phone perfectly like Tetris. They’ve always made pretty main boards.
well, ppl like you cared only if that thing looks good, pretty but painful anti repair shit get in the way? Better luck next time
Thank you for doing these replacement analysis videos. I always look forward to your video when a new iPhone is announced. Especially this year with the claim of a more repairable iPhone.
I would love to see a comparison video for other brands, like Google Samsung OnePlus etc.
And this is why I don't use Apple products!
Thats why you should
Clickbait title.
Thank you for saving my time
Great Video Hugh!! I always love to watch your videos!
Have you also tried to swap just the back glass? And if yes, did it give any errors or random mallfunctions?
Hey Hugh, about the backglass, I've seen that the camera flash is also paired and bugs appear when you swap them, I hope it's not true but nothing surprises me anymore (I've seen this on iPhone 14)
Imagine if it said “Unable To Identify If This Screw Is A Genuine Apple Part” 💀💀💀💀
I don’t see this as an issue.
If I were to buy a second hand phone, I want assurance that any repairs to be CERTIFIED by Apple, and not done by some cheap second rate garage hack due to the seller trying to save a buck.
If the seller isn’t willing to fix it on his own loss, then I’ll just buy it from someone else who is. It’s a buyers marketer anyway.
"I hate to break it to you, but I'm self-taught." The one, the only, Hugh Jeffreys, ladies and gentlemen. :))))
Curious question: why did you blur the bottom underside of the box? It's just small barcodes and numbers, not personal information.
Even if it was 100% repairable, the vast majority of us wouldn’t dare something like that. So why is this important?
Been looking for a tear down video of the iPhone 15 like forever. Thanks for finally sharing this.
Even without part pairing, this isn't repair friendly at all in my opinion.
It is glued shut and isn't modular, technically it is modular, but not like a Fairphone for example.
It's also not consumer friendly, the OS is very restricted, and it lacks crucial features like expandable storage, a user removable battery and a headphone jack.
Awesome Teardown and findings, Hugh!
With USB-C you can attach a USB drive for expandable storage, though it'll stick out (I keep one on my keychain). It also works better than a lot of Android devices I've used.
Your tear down videos have improved over the years. Way to go
Love that you are self taught, much respect, new subscriber and will be back for more.
Their best one they keep peddling is the lack of the charger brick is done for environmental reasons. I’m sure even if that were true, the ewaste spared is offset multiple times over by the millions of dongles and docks in existence to bandaid over the needless removal of various ports that yielded no benefits to size ect. And I absolutely believe they brought back the MagSafe because as Tim Cook “They listened to the customers”. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the at the time 100w PD limit of USBC.
You are my favorite teardown and repair videos. Keep up the good work.
The new "ishit"15 definitely is an eye catching product
3rd party black glasses would be insane. Imagine being able to pay someone and get your own custom back glass.
Apples the true definition of two steps forward one step back when it comes to repairability.
"theyre not talking about the design, but the materials inside."
What a nice line. Lol
I guess Apple has not heard they might be forced to supply ALL repair tools under multiple legislations.
Louis already made a video where they broke apple's walled garden for the angle sensor
You the best man don’t know why you not at a Milli yet