Abused Oppo Find X Restoration - Fixing A Botched Repair.

[@philjtephenson41]

I bought one of these the month they came out, imported it from CN... i remember using it for the first time, the wow factor was off the charts, everyone thought it was so advanced and looked stunning, been a fan of Oppo ever since and have a Find X3 Pro as my daily driver....love the vid, always interesting to see one brought back to life, the engineering needed to make these was so advanced.....Thanks for the little trip down memory lane Hugh!

[@AiMR]

This is the direct result of someone watching a Hugh Jeffries video and thinking "I can do that, that's easy!" It's a lot harder than Hugh makes it look folks.

[@cryssyboo_1048]

can confirm, much, much harder

[@rizkirachm355]

So many things that can go wrong in repairing the phone, that's why i appreciate this kind of content.

[@josefmprable]

not really, just do a lot of research before doing it, and youll get it done. i guess thats just me lol

[@Garrettdx1988]

It's not bad. I recently got into repairing phones because of Hugh's videos. There's only one phone I had issues with, but it was known to be notoriously hard to repair (HTC One X, if you're curious)

[@ivyreenc.4558]

Yup, i tried to replace my old Nokia 6 phone with new housing and lcd after watching the Nokia 6 tear down. I broke the battery, vibration, and the home flex cable lol.

[@TheStanHill]

I guess they replaced the back, then saw that the camera didn’t pop up anymore, freaked out and smashed the screen.

[@dimitris_zelo]

🤣

[@sourav7162]

He's done it intentionally to make this video.

[@aadijha3347]

i would guess that the screen was already broken, but im dumb

[@luiis6674]

or he was trying to change the screen

[@TheColinputer]

As someone who has felt like yeeting a phone across the room mid repair when something didnt go right i can understand that reaction.

[@rickyaustin07]

Good to see other brands on your channel mate.

[@phillipliscombe5974]

For real 😊🙂

[@syxioyt]

Epic

[@therobloxianstar4689]

Now waiting for Honor devices to come on this channel...

[@jameswoll]

This is probably my favorite disassembly/reassembly you've done. I like how you TOTALLY understate how unique of a build that is! Well done, man. Also, shout out to Oppo for that battery wrap for ease of replacement! An audible WOW came out of my mouth, lol.

[@devangunaseelan]

A must watch videos on Sunday morning!

[@andresilva8305]

Thats true.

[@thenormalone6753]

Couldn’t agree more, Coffee is ready

[@freshdrew]

It's a Wednesday afternoon right now where I am... weird

[@Anoalekontrieger]

@@freshdrew you must be in north korea!

[@freshdrew]

@@Anoalekontrieger All praise The Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un

[@samrude001]

Such a complex and mind blowing engineering in a phone makes it more satisfying to see it disassemble and assemble when done perfectly.

[@libertyordeaf]

With those moving camera parts and all those hidden cables under foam inserts and what-not, this looked much more fiddly than the usual repairs.

[@OskarBlomkvist]

Yet people say Apple are the ones making repairs hard for people.

[@Wraikey]

@@OskarBlomkvist Apple is making it unnecessary hard thats true. The find X is much more complex than a traditional iPhone. I mean, the camera alone is much more complex than the iphone in a whole. But there is a difference between those 2. If you are skilled you can get the find X to new condition again. You cant do that with an Iphone cause Apple tries to get you out of their phone. Every little bs is paired to the phone. Therefor if you diy repair your new iphone you will lose half of the features (not that there are many in the first place)

[@OskarBlomkvist]

@@Wraikey I don’t agree. The most common repairs you will do on phones are screen and battery, both of those repairs are really easy to do on iPhones. On most Android phones you don’t get pulltabs for the battery and screen repairs require full disassembly.

[@Wraikey]

@@OskarBlomkvist Screen repair makes you lose true tone, battery repair makes you get an error for you battery health even if it's authentic (like from another iphone). Both repairs dont affect your usage of the phone on an android.

[@OskarBlomkvist]

@@Wraikey True tone can be fixed on most models, and a message does not affect the performance in any way (can also be programmed on most models)

[@azizkaukawala]

Oh man! This mechanism is so complex! You're insane Hugh! Kudos man!

[@07cowboy07]

Your voice sounded different in this video. You sound much happier and there is "cheer" in your tone. Hope things are going really well for you!

[@SpaceWithSam]

Another incredible restoration, good job Hugh!👍😎

[@Carloskers]

Yes

[@mikoji123]

sadly the screen he used died after 2 days... a partial fail restore but still working... if he has time to restore this again... i would love to watch it again... but he choose to sell this for someones projects...

[@Orrickman]

Another flawless repair. Your work is outstanding, thank you for proving that Right to Repair is more needed than ever 👍🏻

[@b0as_cs]

This must've been stressful, hats off to you Hugh

[@satchidanandapanigrahi9870]

You upload video every week but it feels like a month

[@liveroy]

Three things: The screen you purchased is very likely genuine part, since these require more than a simple factory line to make. Hence the price. 2. Using decent liquid adhesive is always the better option, unless you have access to proper vulcanizing machine and decent quality adhesive. This tape you use is rather strong if it has enough area to stick to, but in phones, usually you don't. 3. It's a novel device, hence it's kind of strange.

[@danielseb6176]

So satisfying video, whenever I see his update I just lay on coach and watch.

[@alpha3836]

Amazing restoration as always!

[@mohamedhesham9849]

Clicked so fast for hugh the best ❤️

[@oldhb2k]

Nice

[@syedfrmmtl7922]

Noice

[@mattsanchez4893]

Good Lord that looked complicated, although for Hugh it was just “ not too bad”

[@f937r]

My opposition to the "hidden front camera" is its a moving part which is possible failing point. Yea it's nice not having the notch or pinhole, but... gonna suck if the motor happens to fail after a year...

[@ralune9216]

I agree with you, it's a huge possible failing point, not to mention that this phone is also fragile. Oppo Find X was my daily driver and I still use it every now and then, while mine works just fine until now, using it feels like you're holding a piece of glass.

[@DXPedro]

I always find these videos very soothing, particularly the cleaning part. xD

[@KUCHISZA]

The iconic "And we're done" ah, that's so satisfying.

[@markbennett6658]

Great stuff. I’ve not seen one of those stripped down before although Zack has probably been there! I think it’s actually a very cleverly implemented and well engineered phone. Definitely one of my favourite Android phones period.

[@Nononoone]

I always wanted a full screen display phone ended up getting the f2 pro a few months ago it's brilliant love the pop up

[@atiriko]

You can stick the red tape on the rear glass around the edges and cut the excess with a scalpel. That's the best way to apply non genuine adhesive. Great video!

[@ereviewsyt]

Even with all those moving parts, this was a fairly easy repair. Can't image how hard Apple would've made this to be.

[@MB-bs3ji]

Yay to next fully working phone! You could do a price summup on the end, like how much it costed you to repair it. It would also be an indication of how repairable it is, because some devices are more costly to repair than to buy new. Also are you maybe planning on trying consoles?

[@DjDestinyChicago]

Best phone repair channel 👍

[@dr.prakhar]

Why are these videos so satisfying

[@dundoire194]

Fantastic work Hugh!!!!

[@DarealZT0RM]

You know you are early when there are more likes than views lol.

[@juniorcook4094]

Exactly

[@icasemobileservicecenter3293]

Nice bro

[@saadakram9698]

Hi there

[@somerandomdude6638]

I watch ur vids I love them

[@fmz-4618]

You should put “ nice one mate “ Btw I love ur vids so keep making them

[@crossbrightt4509]

@@fmz-4618 you dont gotta tell people what to say

[@aaaaea9268]

@@crossbrightt4509 a

[@saileswaranvickneswaran6602]

Your vids never get old

[@aaronshoyt]

One of the best brands ever.

[@alisonsmith4436]

I love the video and the fact that you give these phones a second life😃

[@sabenorioglenbertn.1039]

I always enjoy your video, Hugh. Good job!

[@zamancareem9497]

The best phone restorer ❤

[@Kumal94]

Remember when all the tech youtubers were going crazy over this phone? A week later everyone forgot about it

[@armroj51]

Because how expensive it was

[@sleave_exe]

Watching this while traveling back home It can't wait I have to see it

[@krokok.977]

If this phone had a plastik back, it would definitely have a user replaceable battery. The construction on the inside with all the plastic covers looks very similar to old smartphones with replaceable batterys.

[@mjc0961]

Gluing the camera shut is a galaxy brain move.

[@ShoelessJP]

These videos are so satisfying.

[@AGsocialClub]

yeeeesiiiir i still use this phone and i was hoping i would see a repair video from you on this phone

[@kris4645]

Beautifully designed phone 🤩

[@lim0457]

hey hugh, hope u having a good day, i wish u cam bring back the Huawei repair because Huawei is an really rear repair by youtuber to do it

[@jindrasmutny4181]

Great job, I love this model. I can see on 7:01 that it was in liquid sometime 🤔 indicator is red

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

watching this video on my proud Oppo ! I recommend the brand for cheap reliable and outstanding smartphones !

[@KorAllRBare]

I will be keeping Oppo in mind not only for a mobile phone update, but for a tablet and even Laptop if they ever get around to manufacturing them in such a repairable way mas this here fine product, Yeah screw those other manufactures for good if they insist on spewing out unrepairable crap like Cr-Apple does..

[@outstanding1448]

This is what I was talking about in one of my previous comments! I don't and never will own a phone repair shop, but do something challenging Every time, so people can resurrect themselves their phones, out of passion or because they can't afford it, Not phones from that Greedy company which lead Sane, Mature people to hate.

[@sphesihlempongose3783]

big fan for a long time now hope you keep on posting more video's

[@tonya9614]

Another job well done sir!

[@eizwaneiz]

all latest phone can't beat this design

[@bullyhomestead7232]

So refreshing and relaxing

[@JeremyS805-g9k]

He makes it look so easy but really it's harder then it seems

[@ecu8r]

Love your videos, learn so much from your technique.

[@faridmousavinia2401]

Great video as always. Keep it up 😉

[@despise2]

The Previous Technician: i got u bro

[@gamunu.b]

I like watching restore abused stuff

[@Random_4400]

Stopped everything i was doing and came to watch your video when i got the notification

[@MeneGR]

Watching from my notchless Poco F2 Pro, couldn't agree with you more!

[@finnjacobs]

Love how Oppo uses a green pull tab for their battery and OnePlus a red one.

[@mabiru8206]

alway love you android repair videos..please do more of android devices

[@garrett4339]

this is the first time ive been to this guys channel with under 1000 peepls who have seen it already

[@ecuchipgarage5894]

Try Zhanlida T7000 original adhesive.I use in repair shop,it holds very good.

[@miared8300]

"there's no excuse for a notch or a hole punch camera" Literally 30 seconds earlier you talk about the phone not being water resistant, which is due to not having a template adhesive, which is due to the motorized camera. So... There's the excuse. I'd rather have a hole punch and proper seal.

[@RoachEditz-911eee]

I would rather have a under display camera or a small popup camera (Oneplus 7 Pro ).

[@decm8]

It may be 3:41 am but hugh Jeffrey's uploaded 😀

[@saikatroy797]

Please kindly available your online store to India. We, the viewers of India eagerly waiting for it❤️.

[@cornellstech]

Great video as usual!

[@lp9280]

Good work, although I rather have punch hole/notch in the screen rather than lose water resistance.

[@landlps]

Hugh, the only reason the Oppo phone has the exact camera pop up system is because Oppo owns Oneplus.

[@waltertorre6688]

"And were done" another masterpiece

[@willm5032]

Never heard of Oppo, but that phone is kinda gorgeous ngl

[@yuki-technogojatisari]

The most satisfying moment is everytime you remove that protective film on the screen...

[@carle.johnson9808]

_The previous technician who repaired this phone be like:_ *Phone repair failed successfully*

[@jasonbrody1134]

I find the oppo find x & oneplus 7 pro to have some of the beautiful & aesthetically pleasing displays ever in a smartphone, TBH I actually prefer the pop-up selfie or motorized camera module over a notch or a hole punch display, wish oneplus & other companies would go back to trying these types of displays.

[@Matticitt]

This is such a cool phone. I really wanted one when it came out but it was too expensive.

[@artek8942]

Im like to see when you not only repair Apple products :) Great Job again ;)

[@stuartwoolford2737]

Well done, I need to replace the digitiser on my Find X, where did you source your screen and frame from?

[@shreyanshgurjar7788]

Well great solute to hugh to repair these phones

[@perolozac01]

What is the tape adhesive you use for screens and back panels? Any link for purchase?

[@landontucker8404]

That's sucha a legendary and interesting smartphone to repair, must've been hard to find the parts to repair such a phone.

[@imm311]

Excellent work God bless!

[@punithanveera716]

Super video ❤️from India

[@namelesske]

When i saw the glue on the camera my inner AVGN just shouting, what were they thinking!?!?!?!?!!

[@AdamQueen]

Is the store and homepage down? And what's the brand of the tape adhesive? Tesa?

[@jonsmith6496]

Talented dude

[@shreyanshgurjar7788]

How can someone abuse that much amazing like this!!

[@Nocturnal_Owl]

I see a water indicator turned red at the bottom, pretty interesting.

[@fromrabbit94]

Hugh please do Huawei P30 Pro I am sending mine in for a screen replacement. Would like to know how easy/difficult it is to be replaced.

[@tdm3bros]

this phone literally tells you when someone's spying on your! 🤯

[@brianlarsson3788]

Hey Hugh Jeffreys i just wanted to ask question that i think you can help me with . I have a Samsung Galaxy J 7 Prime that i flashed a few months ago to remove the FRP lock and after the flash the phone some functions stopped working such as wifi turning on the touch button and the home button not working and once the screen goes off i have to remove the battery so that i can use the phone because the power button is not working . Please help me with so tips that i can use to fix the phone. I will really appreciate the help . Thank you

[@paulthompson8613]

Nice opportunity presentation

[@sandyjeffy5459]

Incredible restoration.......

[@c_r854]

the find x still looks amazing

[@Salmon84]

Excellent work :D

[@adelkhodier2007]

The fluff in the connector is called lint that comes from jeans or sweat pants

[@cambofixing]

Good job brother

[@TechnoGeek209]

Anything is virtually repairable, if we put our minds to it.

[@jonathanapolonio3976]

What is best glue to use when changing lcd. tape base adhesive or liquid adhesive?

[@mayonaiseking]

Is the replacement screen an LCD? In the beginning glamour shots we do not see scan lines on the screen, in the end we see scan lines and the screen looks somehow worse. Are there no OLED replacement screen? How is 300+$ for a worse screen okay? 😞