$29 Redmagic 6 Gaming Phone Restoration

How repairable is a high end gaming phone?
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[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Hugh, thanks for all the good work that you do. But, please note, as some of the other commenters have mentioned, it is fruitless polishing a lens. This changes its optical characteristics, affects its focus and adds other aberrations. Cleaning a lens is fine but, if it is scratched or otherwise damaged, you should replace it.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

I understand anger issues, I have them myself, but I'm too poor to act that stupid with my tech. I can lose my mind with anger, yet still have that 1% sober section that tells me: "you're too poor to afford another one of these" Rage quitting is so juvenile.

[@lorenzofal2068]

same but once i've slammed my old phone on the desk and the display and the front glass we're destroyed and by that time i only scream but not throwing or slamming my phone again, i've repaired myself that phone and changed 3 times the battery

[@RaltySalty]

Your point is valid but at the same time you’re saying you understand anger issues but also calling rage quitting juvenile?

[@Lolskillissue]

@@RaltySalty They can be different, throwing a controller across the room (or a phone) just because you were angry is stupid, I have anger issues myself and I can get really angry. But the most I do is yell/turn off my pc or stop playing.

[@RaltySalty]

@@Lolskillissue people with anger management issues can do anything. We can’t really call something stupid which us with mild anger issues are able to handle well but people with a slightly more serious case of anger management can’t.

[@chrischoy9]

Even if money wasn’t the issue, it’s just hard to justify breaking something that you spent your own money on unless if it was for views and revenue.

[@nathan_tasker]

@Hugh Jeffreys, I may have found a replacement lense for the camera on Aliexpress. I am not sure if it is exactly what you’re looking for but it is only about $14AUD delivered. I can send the link in the Community post if you’re interested.Amazing video as always.

[@JorgeALXNDR]

but he said he ripeed the cable of the camera apart 😬I don't know why he did that, the sensor was still working after all and who knows if someone could figure how to deal with the problem like you are trying later

[@EpicBunty]

i dont think its worth reopening the entire thing just for a wide angle lens.

[@michellefernandez3155]

because this was so botched its painful to see @@JorgeALXNDR

[@michellefernandez3155]

ask the new owner SMH nobody wants a botched cellphone. @@EpicBunty

[@YasinVanDoorsen]

​@@EpicBunty I think he sells the phones tho. It could bring some extra money

[@siyabongamthembu1204]

"And we're done" iconic words

[@Sharan25]

bro yeeted his phone

[@smiledextras]

real

[@NOSWFT]

Bro properly raged on that phone 💀

[@BrendenPragasam]

Kinda like ur stadia profile pic 😂

[@謝利米]

fr fr, now I hear “YEET” in my mind

[@proxyhx2075]

​@@BrendenPragasamStadia controller are still great, I got a brand new one on a second hand market for 20 dollars 😗

[@matej819]

Never clean cameras with alcohol, that’s why you have damaged it more in the first place. Alcohol causes it to make that blurr effect. Just use a cotton swab without any liquids and compressed air for the dust and that’s all, but good job anyways 😊

[@orangeyellow-me1pz]

Thanks. I'll keep that bit of knowledge handy. So rare to see criticism like this.

[@EpicBunty]

the blur effect happened after he tried to smoothen the lens with that plastic polish liquid.

[@proxyhx2075]

I accidentally killed the main sensor on my old Samsung A7 2018 just like that, my regret showed within 5 minutes 😂

[@deleqtronica8733]

Alcohol cannot damage the glass on the camera lens, what can damage it is the wiping motion.

[@proxyhx2075]

@@deleqtronica8733 Alcohol obviously doesn't damage the glass lens, but it seeping under the glass can break stuff eg. the camera sensor.

[@digitalranger4259]

I'm thinking that the camera sensor and lens assembly is not unique to this phone. You could probably find out what model sensor assembly it is using and find a replacement for another phone. Take the lens off of that sensor, and your good to go.

[@TheSpotify95]

My thoughts as well - there has to be a donor device (even if not a Redmagic) whose camera would fit onto the motherboard connector and space etc.

[@digitalranger4259]

@@TheSpotify95 I'm just thinking of getting the lens from the donor assembly. But hey, if it works, use it.

[@StaticVapour590]

That lens polishing and misaligned lens after taking it on and off caused that image to get even worse. The lens is screwed in to specific height away from the sensor for it to function correctly.

[@legitbeans9078]

Yeah I'm surprised he doesn't know how focal length works

[@respawnaddaudio767]

This was the first phone I ever repaired myself (after being encouraged by watching your videos) it was successful and the replacement charging port has been working fine ever since. Hugh you are a great, inspirational person!

[@MegaHorrorLP]

Hey Hugh, just want to say thank you for your repair videos! I am planning now on purchasing similar equipment you use to repair some phones.

[@BillAnt]

At 3:22 the reason why it got worse after polishing the lens, is not because more scratches, but polishing actually removes a small layer from the top, thereby distorting the focal length of the camera. The only way to fix it, is by replacing it. And for the love of all, please stop using that disgusting glue for the screen and back, instead use generic double sided tape of various sizes or better yet factory cut one if available. It's cheap, and yes it take a bit more time, but makes subsequent repairs much easier and professional. ;)

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Correct. Any lens polishing results in changed optical characteristics. Replacement is the only viable option.

[@soupdrinker72]

nah bro e8000 tastes good

[@BillAnt]

​@@soupdrinker72- "Tastes good"? What's wrong with you?! lol Gluing screens and back are a disgusting hack job, the lazy man's choice. Good luck repairing it again.

[@TheSpotify95]

He has double sided adhesive which he normally uses, but given the bent frame, double sided adhesive might not actually fit to the bent frame properly, hence the use of liquid adhesive. In the right circumstances, E8000 is OK.

[@BillAnt]

​@@TheSpotify95 - It's best to straighten the frame before mounting a screen with tape or glue if that's you prefer. I'm not a fan of lame jobs.

[@usnoozeyuloosey]

Thank you for your repair ideas. I like to repair what I can add my grandparents did. It's great to see. Great teaching

[@nuherbleath461]

That’s why it’s always wise to game on something that you can’t pick up and throw out of a window

[@TheSpotify95]

Not bad at all, even in that condition, I'd still happily buy such a device. I'd also keep an eye out to see if any stockists decided to stock the ultrawide camera again at some point. Would it be possible to use a camera off another device, which has the same connector?

[@achannelhasnoname5182]

That could work, as many manufacturers just use the same parts. It might also be worth a shot to try and find another identical phone that's broken, and use the frame and camera from that model.

[@anandiyer8655]

Waiting eagerly to celebrate and congratulate you on your 1M subscribers🎉

[@MadMaxBible]

"Once screwed back in we'll be able to see the difference" "We've made it worse." my sides

[@AttorneyBCollins]

When it isn't any good making it worse isn't a big deal but thinking it was going to be fixed was a hilarious turn.

[@aurotones]

After a few phone repairs, I learned my lesson not to rub the camera lens and stopped bothering with them ever again. Those lens i thought it was glass is actually made of plastic and scratch easily, even with a soft microfiber cloth. Now I just immediately slap a piece of sticky paper on the lens, the same kind you get with screen protectors. That way, I don't have to worry about damaging the lens while I'm working on the repair.

[@timtubegodwin]

just an advice, use some packaging sellotape next time on cracked back glass to avoid any glass jumping around.

[@dewdideluxe]

Spinning that lens will change the focus and I think what happened is it was not screwed right when you tried after using the polishing paste, because such lens scratches shouldn't appear that sharply on the screen, so it looks like like the sensor was focused on the lens and not "using" the lense, you had to have the phone on and spin the lens until the image looks better, but i guess you'd still have had the blurry halos on the sides. Also I'd have tried polishing with a cotton bud on a drill, with different pastes, the one you used seemed too harsh

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Yup, I would have also suggested using a cotton bud in a drill (or Dremel) and much finer paste.

[@Random_4400]

Been waiting for this!

[@OttoLP]

The focus is not closeup because of the fixed focal length. All of the smartphone cameras have fixed focal lengths. The fixed focal distance is the issue.

[@AttorneyBCollins]

My favorite episode! You had to figure out what you could fix and what you could live with. And you got it very usable and not e waste. Did you get the decorative LEDs going?

[@johnfarmer888]

Sometimes it's wild how busted these phones can get and still work. Hugh does great work in saving these broken phones.

[@Justice_Akbr]

I think you should talk with company that made that phone, they know where to find parts for it.

[@ion_X]

A bit unfortunate that it turned out to be a slightly subpar repair result, specially compared to your usual excellent works (I see why this video took longer than I had thought it would :)) I think for the camera, if the exact sensor model and specifications were to be known listed, then you should be able to attempt to find another camera from another device which also uses the same sensor as an ultrawide, even if despite the lens from that camera were to have different specs in aperture and focal length; If the camera had the same connector which it generally should, you could just transplant the whole module over onto this phone and it should be compatible at least enough to function just fine, since ultrawides as comparatively quite a lot simpler compared to other camera modules such as main wide or telephoto, since those tend to have more functions such as optical image stabilization, or advanced fast autofocus, etc. which the ultrawides does not tend to have, generally, due to the wide field of view; which this seems to be the case as well judging by lens assembly So there a good better change that it would work with the camera drivers and library or modules cade that this phone would have with its firmware

[@eragon3934]

Hugh, you have been my inspiration since i was 14, now i'm 19 and i do fix some phones here and there, and now I'm trying to get into cell phone technical assistance all thanks to you, Hugh. Thanks for being such an big inspiration :) (Also sorry for any spelling mistakes, i'm from Brazil and i'm still learning english as my secondary language ;)

[@SomeoneOnTheInternet855]

Well I can see your English is better than some

[@SomeoneOnTheInternet855]

Not qn insult, just me making a small compliment

[@masx4813]

Keep learning bro 🤜🤛 Your English isn't a mediocre

[@andoletube]

Lol, the "sorry for my English" routine is a classic fishing for compliments move. Amazing how many people fall for it.

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Your English is very good. But you'd want to capitalise I when referring to yourself and the E in English. Good luck with your endeavours.

[@ion_X]

Great video your repair of the Sony phone btw Would love to see more if you get the chance

[@wobber999]

As usual another great video, love your vids keep up the amazing work.

[@therealyoku]

when hugh made the repair worse, you know its content

[@camaradiop3731]

It's good that he doesn't represent himself as infallible.

[@Last1SiN]

Quick tip - protective film over cracked glass helps with removal wery well.

[@alisonsmith4436]

Thank you so much Hugh

[@scramblerbricks7293]

I'd call the curve an "ergonomic feature" and the lack of an ultra wide a "decluttering of unnecessary features"

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

Imagine they had an iphone 15 and had a raging episode with it 😂

[@vikrantmore8174]

You could have completely disassembled the phone and then fixed the bent housing.

[@adiposerex5150]

Great work.

[@elosacle]

I don't know how new or old the Redmagic 6 is, but it's absolutely inexcusable that they don't repair parts available already.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

If there were parts available, they'd just "Apple" the shit out of their repair part prices. Not having parts available is another tactic to get the consumer to buy a new one. It's 'smart' business practice, but that doesn't mean they aren't assholes who are creating e-waste on purpose just to keep their stockholders happy. I don't buy from businesses who have such toxic business practices, except I did fvck up and buy a Samsung SSD, but Samsung isn't as bad as some other companies.

[@dishmeup]

​@extracurricularkitty3605 and ssd isnt the same as a phone anyways just storage not something with a camera calling texting video streaming so on that a phone has plus the ssd is at most 200 for an nvme although wish everything was easily repaired would make the world better

[@cadenchurchill4296]

Those ultra close-up shots are so cool! Love your videos!

[@Mazupicua1]

I tried that phone out and at the time of the purchase my only complaint was that you couldn't turn off the dammm fan (not sure if it has changed since then since this was when it came out but yeah, dealbreaker for me since it was annoying when you put your ear next to it to take a call but otherwise a great device)

[@Joreg_Catapang]

Can we all agree that this is our first time seeing the actual camera on phone can disassembly without jerryrige everything it I mean destroying the camera to look on it

[@cyberspacecat]

One thing I'll always find strange is the assumptions that devices were destroyed in a fit of rage when in reality you really can't know unless specified (and even then people lie). Anywho, appreciate seeing good-enough repairs too, sometimes things are just too expensive or risky (or impossible to find like the unavailable camera), but if you can live with a bend in the frame then that's another phone saved from a landfill.

[@EpicBunty]

yea sure, dudes tough as a brick expensive gaming phone fell outta his pocket and got completely destroyed and bent. yes. and a guy who has been repairing phones for god knows how long has no idea what the phone has been through, surely. yes.

[@lainlynn]

​@@EpicBuntyright, cause the only way a phone can be damaged is either by falling out of someone's pocket, or being destroyed in a fit of rage, sure

[@EpicBunty]

right, surely.@@lainlynn

[@cyberspacecat]

@@EpicBunty Unironically yes. I'm not saying it fell half a metre and resulted in this, but phones can be damaged in a whole host of ways, including steamrolled by a car, sat on, stepped on, and yes of course, suffered a heated gamer moment. All's I'm saying it feels rude to assume.

[@EpicBunty]

is also rude to underestimate his ability to understand these things. guy has been repairing phones for so long, he must know what breaks them usually and whats happened to this one since he personally worked on it. I think his assumption is extremely reasonable. @@cyberspacecat

[@rimuru5942]

phone has it hard for all this time

[@waynetaylor2784]

Use Glass Polish, my Phone Screen Polishing Machine Polishs 100% scratches out of screens so no doubt easily Polish out that lens

[@kobs9636]

no

[@waynetaylor2784]

@kobs9636 no what ?

[@kobs9636]

@@waynetaylor2784 it wont work on camera lens. the way to is air blower or dont touch it at all. it will just get worst.

[@waynetaylor2784]

@kobs9636 Do you have an actual phone screen polishing machine? If not don't think you can comment, the Polish can easily be used on a Drexel to Polish camera lens

[@JankPods0201]

Man, That Lens Cleaning was a DISASTER There! Sorry you couldn't get it cleaned mate.

[@yotosino]

Man that phone has been through hell 💀

[@BladSG]

if the lense of the camera is removable like that, you might have to focus it manually btw

[@Saga_moodz]

made it at 33 secs of being posted

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

I'll get you a medal for your fantastic achievement.

[@lorenzofal2068]

damn as a phone player only once i've raged that much to throw the phone but never do a mess like this, i would like to get that phone the SD 888 is still a good cpu for playing or every day use...

[@matt-jz1uo]

bro i think you can use a uv glue to repair the camera lens, i think REWA have it

[@TurboBass]

The polishing would do good if you use a better tool. If you can find a hard plastic with a concave end on it that fits the lens, you could just put it on there and spin in a bunch in one direction.

[@TurboBass]

Actually, a piece of wood. If you got something like say a chop stick, you could probably cut and hollow it a bit to make sure it fits.

[@TheSpotify95]

P.S. I had an issue with an A50 camera, so I just replaced the camera unit, thankfully a camera was available. You could also try getting a for parts Redmagic phone, and transplanting the camera across.

[@ammarmuzaffar8862]

Try 2k clear coat on the lens. Maybe that will fix it. As it works great for cars headlight

[@rayoflight62]

Excellent restoration, seen the circumstances. One thing I noted with some native Chinese phones with high specced hardware - is that they don't deliver all the speed and smoothness allowed by an high-end SoC and fast storage, very likely because the software is not optimised as the software of a Google, Samsung or Sony phone. I don't have or use Apple devices to compare with. Thank you Mr. Jeffreys. P.S.: One little unrelated question: have you ever used one of those miniature motorised screwdrivers to disassemble / reassemble a phone or other devices? What you think of them, are they truly useful, or are a modern gimmick? Thank you once more. Greetings, Anthony

[@GioDoul77]

You can bend back more the case!There are secure ways

[@furkanudmir550]

I looked at the camera specs to find out if you can find another phone with same lens but I couldnt find it

[@arbok00044]

Nice job 😊

[@CarbonPanther]

Eh get rid of the cameras all of them, weight reduction. get rid of the LEDs too, weight reduction.

[@Mitchel-Gaming]

I found the part Hugh jeffreys you need for the Redmagic 6 Gaming phone only where can I send you the link ?

[@scaleartsg]

use tamiya compound next time for the lens.

[@pdbouie]

Choice find and beside gaming phone aren't known for there cameras. Wonder how the front glass didn't break woth the frame all bent like that?

[@boepet]

Great video as always. Thanks. I think that you cannot polish a glass lense with this scratch removing liquid for plastic lenses. Please buy some new gloves!! ;-)

[@dondondon786]

Where, for how much, and with what description is a phone like this sold?

[@rahulsen4010]

My phone got burned . Here is its ashes After sometime Huge- And we are done.....

[@thomastartu9597]

I think I know what made someone so angry in this case: they lost during a gaming session and instead of accepting the loss, they threw this phone at something.

[@Zaryn10]

Have you tried using tape over these smashed glass areas before prying it off. It may help to keep it all in one piece ?

[@FieryWings01]

Hi High you didn’t happen to buy those black Qian Ali Clamps and back glass off Fixo Au from Brisbane did you?

[@LetsPlayKeldeo]

Why did you destroy the cable of the wide angle camera ? The sensor worked without problem it was only the lense that was the problem ...

[@wantedyou2346]

Why didn't you order the frame along with the back glass?

[@s2tb2007]

This is why I have a protective case that isn't that shit case that redmagic provides you, on my redmagic phone. Not because I am gonna yeet it across the room, but for unintentional drops.

[@spaghettilocomotive]

I would much rather have sources another phone with a broken screen and combined the two.

[@80sTechKid]

16 GB of RAM? Not even the iPhone 15 Pro has that, some Windows 11 computers don't even have 4 GB of ram

[@SSS_HEX]

No offence but you can't name this a repair or restoration lol.

[@qoutada8241]

Agree

[@Walid-mk4jo]

Why?

[@SSS_HEX]

​@@Walid-mk4joBecause bent and scratched frame and on top of that no ultra wide camera.

[@hallelion]

Did I just saw an HTC 8X?! Will there be a video for it?

[@BaconMinion]

Imagine spending all that money (or having it spent for you), only to then do that to a device. People seem to not care much for their things these days.

[@criostasis]

3:23 we’ve made it worse, don’t know how but… 😂😂😂

[@MyCatTheAlice]

I just this phone from your store 😊

[@MyCatTheAlice]

I thought it was 224$, but it was actually 144$ because i live in the US and usd is worth more.

[@luffyliffy7907]

Question on a macbook pro 2011 when a new battery was plugged in it causes the screen to glitch and freeze and eventually turns off and when turned back on it crashes and glitches the hell out… how to fix this it works well when jts unplugged and is on with the charger…

[@deleqtronica8733]

Hugh i really enjoy and respect your work but i think you made a mistake with this repair. The missing wide-angle isnt boticed much but leaving the bent frame was a huge mistake imo. This repair wouldve been better off had you waited for the availability of parts.

[@Techlifeandmore]

You're not gonna sell this, are you?

[@nathansstuff1547]

Never seen the actual sensors on a phone before. Kinda interesting. Guess it shouldn't be surprising it just looks like a tiny version of something you'll find in a proper camera

[@faythang2513]

Bro was so mad that he couldn't get 7 million power 💀💀💀

[@Goku-tc6hv]

If I buy a new lcd for my red magic racing 6 how can I be sure that the new lcd will have the biometric scanner that the original has sir?

[@norndev]

What's the name of the liquid adhesive?

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

Babe wake up! Hugh Jeffreys uploaded!

[@user-catwithvideocam]

Blud lost in Going Balls 💀

[@aloysiusoh7220]

Perhaps you can buy another cheap damaged red magic 6 and salvage the ultrawide from it. Great video nonetheless

[@Inspiration19901]

If am to buy from you iphone 15 pro max with 512gb storage that you have fixed, how much will you sell it to plus shipping it to uganda

[@ineedmorecarrots6063]

bro lost 50/50 in genshin

[@gooey1854]

what safe temperatur to cook the phone on heat plate?

[@GamingAdventureWithAtif]

Mashallah ❤❤❤

[@McLaren_Art]

you resell these right?

[@Inspiration19901]

How much is the screen of note 20 ultra

[@jerrywu615]

losing a whole camera sensor seems bad...until you consider the fact that Apple still sells a phone with a single camera and an LCD screen for $429...

[@BlarbEgg3104]

Yes.

[@abdulmuhaimin5274]

Ooh. Some gamers are rage quit and throws this photo who played Geometry Dash.

[@contrivance1982]

This phone is not on ur sell website.dont you want to sell this Phone? I love seeing you're videos.

[@tech_and_stuff_2022]

..and my phone display decided to break.

[@404hopenotfound]

you just need to get a parts phone to get a new ultra wide camera

[@lordzadd]

Dude pulled a qiqi and lost his 50/50

[@borrellipatrick]

Part of me would like a "gamer phone" to just have a powerful phone to show off. But the most graphical extensive thing i do on a phone is pokemon go and monster hunter now 🥴 So i would just overpay for what i use a phone for 🤔

[@blueberrytigerfox]

I try cleaning my G7thinq camera lens but it also too got worst so I just use the main camera