Hidden iPhone 12 Hardware Upgrade Apple Never Told You About.

Creating an iPhone 12 model Apple wont sell you.
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[@XLessThanZ]

That was a pretty impressive mod. If one day you upgrade iOS and notice the dual SIM stops working, at least you'll know Apple watches your videos.

[@HughJeffreys]

They introduced the "Camera unable to be verified as genuine" message after my iPhone 12 repair assessment video...

[@oqocraft2661]

Or they spy user's settings and they see something crazy

[@ninoroes07]

@@HughJeffreys one day they will pair everything possible in the phone

[@MilesProwerTailsFox]

@@ninoroes07 they will pair cases so you buy apple cases with a little metal piece that breaks the screen if you drop it and on an update it will not boot if the case dont have the metal piece xd

[@glicerioacosta957]

Soon, Apple would monitor the glue in their gadgets.

[@cesariojpn]

Ya hear that? Thats the sounds of Apple furiously closing that loophole.

[@50Hz]

Was just thinking that.

[@yaboiminecraff]

Lol every comment so far that I've seen has said something along the lines of this

[@plzdonhack]

This has been here since iPhone XR had modular sim slot, same with iPhone 11. Why would they close the "loophole" if they are using this method to manufacture iPhones with either Single SIM or Dual SIM. This makes it easier for everyone. if they were to deliberately screw everyone over, it would be in the next model.

[@rahuldogra]

@@plzdonhack they won’t nobody would just duck the water resistance and open their phone ! Plus I think e sim is better if someone steals ur phone ! And If apple adds turn off lock on lockscreen ! He can’t take the sim out or turn it off ! Thus gps tracking would work

[@MrTarmonbarry]

For anyone thinking of doing this its time to turn off automatic updates

[@showsropper]

Hugh: I'm surprised this actually worked. Apple: not on the next update.

[@timothy_ryan_hills]

They are sold like this in China...

[@KeybladeMain]

They freaking soldered the sim card reader to the board.

[@Vendemiair]

@@timothy_ryan_hills Indeed. That's why it isn't disabled by the software. There is no point in having a detection routine for disabling the dual sim option for everywhere else but China/HK/Macao when there is NO money to be gained. It's not as if you can go to an Apple store and have them upgrade the single to dual sim for a fee.

[@Vendemiair]

@@KeybladeMain What are you referring to? The sim card reader in this video isn't soldered to the board.

[@Juanguar]

@@Vendemiair iphone 13

[@KawaiiM4A1S]

can't wait to get a "sim card slot not genuine" message on my phone (if i ever do this) and have no service. thanks apple.

[@epampoefmkfkefpeao4291]

Cant wait to get “adhesive not genuine” message

[@nonethelesss]

@@epampoefmkfkefpeao4291 ahahaha

[@Pas-grand-chose-df6yz]

Moi sa fonction très bien aucun problème depuis plusieurs mois

[@Cgajare]

They done with iphone 13 buy soldering the sim card slot into the motherboard

[@GeneralAeon]

"sim card slot is not genuine, unable to open your camera"

[@kevinphilip3968]

I'm telling you now they'll hurry to disable this with the next update 😂

[@MilesProwerTailsFox]

ready? GO *updates iphone and loses dual sim*

[@alinoz]

China wont be happy abt this

[@bagasfabianmaulana]

actually nope. this mod already exist since iphone XR first launch. and still working to this day. (maybe until the day that apple disable this mod)

[@I_killed_that_beard_guy]

Ofcourse dude

[@Fazeefaz]

Matter of time LOL @apple

[@ilovefriedeggs1]

Don’t say it too loud Hugh or they’ll probably fix this in their new software update.

[@JuanJimenez.]

yeah, better unlist this video while he can

[@AppleCold]

True

[@ARTiiSTCF]

You mean cripple not fix.

[@core6339]

It's a vicious cycle...

[@bigmaxcc]

Jokes on you I never update

[@iosxtrader9518]

Apple: Fire the guy who didn’t software lock the SIM card slot!

[@ValJedi]

fire?! oh no-no-no, just push into suicide...

[@GldnClaw]

I've just stumbled onto your channel and I'm very grateful people like you exist. Not only for showing the know-how, but the right-to-repair advocacy as well.

[@TechHug]

You just got someone at Apple fired, and a "SIM card slot not genuine" message in the iPhone 13.

[@bennaambo2716]

U think apple dont know what phones they engineered? They are well aware from the time they created the pcb schematics fhat it be possible to to do such

[@TechHug]

@@bennaambo2716 The engineers designing the phones aren't the ones making the decision to lock everything down.

[@bennaambo2716]

@@TechHug well then u dont know anything about apple. The hardware and software team for ios and iphone are working closely together.

[@TechHug]

@@bennaambo2716 Its not the software team deciding that either. Think higher.

[@bennaambo2716]

@@TechHug well craig at apple Is resposible for the iOS and macOS teams obviosly the teams get told wat todo but they are implementing it

[@eccliasse9861]

Next update: Apple pairs the thermal paste with the new iPhone

[@roseelectronics4582]

Lol. Made me laugh

[@roseelectronics4582]

@Dj Wolf you're not the only person that exists. Lol

[@handlemonium]

Anti-repair 101

[@meet_0105]

lol🤣

[@Fulvica133]

Lol

[@GadgetAddict]

This makes the iPhone a lot more appealing to me. But I guess it's only a matter of time before they block this :(

[@michaelg.7520]

I don't think so. The part seems to be genuine, and iPhone 12 is in two versions, so it is only matter of market where it's shipped, rather than part.

[@dasdingo.o418]

Its a matter of time, till they add it to the new iphones for 300$ more

[@Tehn00bA]

@@michaelg.7520 Guess what? They did it. Now the sim tray is soldered and cannot be replaced.

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@@Tehn00bA Surprised they didn’t do some software update to catch people who did this to their phones and spite them by disabling the radio. Permanently.

[@Pas-grand-chose-df6yz]

@@Tehn00bA sur l'iPhone 13 ???

[@LifehackerAsh]

Dual Sim phones are very common and people generally have 2 phone numbers here in India. Though second esim is there, the hassle of getting one and then converting it back to physical Sim in case we switch phone is too much. Apple should add physical dual physical Sim capabilities for more countries.

[@Zerbey]

This may be part of the reason it's not sold here in the USA, all major carriers support eSIM now and you can just get a physical SIM if you need a secondary line. Personally, I'd rather have two eSIMs for security purposes.

[@rushilkisoon]

China: We get dual sim Also China: We don’t get iCloud Private Relay

[@zurithevocaloidfan6335]

What’s that?

[@rushilkisoon]

@@zurithevocaloidfan6335 it’s Apple’s new VPN-like feature, which is meant to prevent your IP address and other details from being tracked online.

[@thelambsaucee]

Also we don’t get google, KZbin any pretty much every popular social media platform

[@mjc0961]

@@rushilkisoon Except by Apple, who are tracking the crap out of you. Be sure to read the real privacy policy legal document, not the fake marketing privacy page.

[@Sol-su2mi]

Tbh if you use technology you are never really secure lol.

[@fryl6082]

Man apple has their hands easy, all they have to do is sub to your channel and watch popcorn on their couch saying "see you do that in next update" lol.

[@chrisfelix9065]

😂😂😂

[@joelharris3073]

That was awesome. Thank you for trying this!

[@saber_sinan]

Great video Hugh. Keep it up.

[@peterthepanda]

iPhone 13: SIM card reader paired to the logic board, unauthorized replacement will brick phone.

[@CrazyPlayer-pf2hv]

it doesn't even have a sim card lol , in what age do you live??!?!!?

[@jvs2uber466]

@@CrazyPlayer-pf2hv um it does have a SIM card. How else would u get mobile data? Plus in the vid it says it has 1 SIM slot.

[@zachberg4675]

I'm calling it now ITS HAPPENING

[@cripticdestiny]

after watching this video, they will simply lock it down with an update

[@sirflimflam]

@@jvs2uber466 I think the dude was being sarcastic. "Why would the iPhone 13 even have something as archaic as a sim card slot" or apple being all "we're removing the port to further streamline the experience"

[@zachberg4675]

As someone who works in the phone repair business all I have to say is this: WHY DIDN'T APPLE PAIR IT LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE THEY DO?!

[@MrLuigge]

I guess he meant "how" instead of "why" .

[@Antagon666]

Don't worry, Apple's engineers will fix it in next iOS update... If(phone=="dual sim") Sue();

[@brianredmond4919]

Is there any electronics in the sim reader ?

[@Ken.Howard]

From Australia: I had no problem Optus giving me a digital sim, leaving my physical sim spare for something else, which worked so well.

[@kensg]

Aaah..I just got up and nice to see this video..thanks Hugh

[@HaeDreyK]

Great, now that apple knows they will start pairing that sim slot to the phone again... (edit: just like the other components of the phone...)

[@joaquindayrit5746]

Again? Which past models had a paired sim slot?

[@HaeDreyK]

I mean again just like the other components.

[@I_killed_that_beard_guy]

Huh right happy with my android

[@bennaambo2716]

Apple is well aware that this is poasible they egineered the iphones so they know what is possible and what is not

[@myrealusername2193]

@@joaquindayrit5746 everything until the Xr had the SIM card reader soldered to the motherboard

[@paperbagman1529]

Apple watching this be like: Aight okay another software update again guys

[@jasons57]

Apple watch this be like: morons

[@marioferrari4626]

Hugh: Dual sim iPhone Apple next day: Please update your iPhone

[@BrainPermaDeD]

Then iPhone will be turned into iFucked.🤣

[@MsMycene]

You make it looks so easy, great job man!

[@BowlingNG]

I worry that this is gonna get passed along in Apple and they'll software lock the ability. 💀

[@OliTheRepairDude]

It won't Even iPhone XR can apply the trick too,apple didn't do anything

[@Pflanzenritter29-old]

@@OliTheRepairDude Yes, probably only because it was unknown

[@azmi0000]

@@OliTheRepairDude yet

[@thelastmotel]

@@Pflanzenritter29-old Trust me, if it's from China, it's not unknown lol. They wont patch for it because it could affect Chinese customers. Chinese is the biggest market for telecoms on the planet.

[@Izzam_]

Hugh as always my guy good job thanks for the info!! You know what's up!

[@PhG1961]

Remarkable ! Great ingenuity !

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

That is truly amazing!!!

[@frankbradford9616]

Hugh, we need a link to where we can purchase the dual sim replacement part please and thanks.

[@actuallyaridan]

Where do you live? You can check lots of places, like replace base

[@RobeonMew]

"I read the comments" He hasn't answered, and some unhelpful prick has instead.

[@actuallyaridan]

@@RobeonMew do you mean me or....?

[@aqibasco6022]

Great video as always Hugh! My Sunday morning habit! 👍 Would it be great if the esim worked in tandem with the dual sim slot you installed. You'll have a tri-sim iPhone! This mod will be a hit here in the Philippines, where dual sim phones are common. Only 1 telecom company offers esim here and it's only for postpaid, which sucks because majority of the users here are on prepaid plans. It's a waste buying an expensive iPhone using just 1 sim. I hope (🤞) Apple won't pair the sim tray to the phone. This practice of pairing must stop. Next thing you'll know even the screws, adhesive and sim tray ejector are paired with the phone. 😆

[@grahammcdonald]

Amazing! Next to no one will do it, but it’s still nice to know that it’s possible.

[@repairestore]

Awesome video! Good job

[@FehimKorkmaz]

Unfortunately, it is likely Apple will combine the SIM reader with the motherboard on the next iPhone. They need more space on the inside which became apparent on the iPhone 12.

[@_Midori]

It was like that on previous Gen iPhones tho

[@FehimKorkmaz]

@@_Midori with the new components and rearranged layout, the iPhone 12 had to make compromises in terms of battery and space.

[@RandomGuy-om1vy]

merging the sim card reader and usb c or lightning or whatever is a legit way to save space.

[@ub7247]

Moruk haklı olabilirsin ama şu an çoğu insan hala fiziksel sim kullanıyor

[@MrTarmonbarry]

Like doing away with the headphone port and making the taptic motor 3 times the size as a reason '' we needed more space ''. B.S

[@garryvalle2888]

We are going to need an update when iOS 15 comes out.

[@aynviaynvi]

That's great news. Thanks to your testing.

[@wisteela]

That's amazing that it was possible like that. Great work.

[@casper24892]

Can you do a tech collection and room tour? I’ve seen your last one and i’d like to see everything you’ve added since that video

[@kc.9985]

Unfortunately, for iPhone 13, the sim slot is now soldered on the motherboard.

[@edwardvinch4492]

Amazing how it just works without any configuration or any problem.

[@tiellone75]

Amazing video! Congratulations

[@I_am_Allan]

Now ya done it Hugh ... they gonna lock the SIM tray now!

[@nexusXT60]

“Guys we need to adhere in the SIM reader in this year’s iPhone 13 I’m sure Tim would agree.” “Oh yeah and we need to make a dual-SIM model for 6900 bucks”

[@KeybladeMain]

You prophet... they actually did that.

[@nexusXT60]

@@KeybladeMain no way.

[@ussf-unitedstatesspaceforc7541]

@@nexusXT60 yh look at iphone 13 tear down sim card reader is soldered

[@kaicykay7358]

That was awesome thank you

[@sharfazhameed6382]

Great work

[@SpaceWithSam]

I just love Hugh's content so much! They're so well done!

[@danielcrompton7818]

Me too!

[@LarLeeV03]

I agree.It’s purely amazing how it’s neatly done.

[@darezi]

One "PRO TIP" when opening the phone. To easily weaken the glue that holds the lcd in place, when you manage to pry in with the plastic pick is to dip the other one on the tip with some IPA which will make the adhesive detach instantly on contact. Keep dipping the tip of the plastic pick into the IPA.

[@matrikater]

thanks Hugh!

[@freereacher]

Looks so easy when you do it!

[@HanxoHaxashi]

Me who didn't sleep yet: *tries to sleep Hugh: *uploads a video 3 mins ago Me:

[@will-fi3qp]

I just got out of the shower lol

[@EpiqueGamerBeaux]

Mornin' in here lol

[@HanxoHaxashi]

@@EpiqueGamerBeaux I didn't sleep yet due to workloads

[@EpiqueGamerBeaux]

@@HanxoHaxashi haha g'day and good luck bruh!

[@piotrzaporowski7224]

4AM in my place, time to go to sleep after coding

[@kevinpunter7960]

Tweezers in a small cordless drill saves you from the tiring twirling.

[@sticustom]

Sweet addition

[@thegsmsolution1]

Only change sim holder with dual-mode like iPhone XR,iPhone 11, and iPhone 12 to no need any hardware change on PCB. Really good info brother.

[@dcstanda]

I think Apple should start doing this in the future now as I would love to have a dual SIM phone as it’s so handy to have

[@liesdamnlies3372]

They don’t want you to have such freedom. That’s why it’s soldered-on now. lul

[@will-fi3qp]

I love the XS Max i might get one when the time is right.

[@elias8294]

yup still using my xs max but this will be my next upgrade in probably 4 or 5 years

[@will-fi3qp]

@@elias8294 cool bro what color, gb is it?

[@trshcln6937]

I just got an iPhone 12 cuz my XS broke after less than a year and apple wouldn’t fix it

[@grahambazzacco946]

Wow great video and information you done a great professional job thank you.

[@im4ch3t3dimachete5]

Awesome video 👍👏

[@tcpnetworks]

Extremely impressive. Nice work, Hugh!

[@urielhernandez1459]

Knowing Apple they’re probably gonna send a software update to block that off as well

[@alisonsmith4436]

Hi there thank you so much for the great video 😊

[@Synic08]

I have the 2nd ifixit hard box tool kit from the left.. Literally could not ask for a better kit. Top notch, driver is worth it’s weight in wood... every piece even the case, and foam, are top quality materials... there’s no gimmick to these sets, they ARE what they say they are.

[@bjelliott2887]

That's really cool! Now if you could just add an SD card slot for more memory, I might switch from Android to Apple. ;)

[@brendan747]

as a user of both platforms, most of the flagship androids don’t allow the use of an SD card. there is no use for SD cards now. these phones have up to half a terabyte of storage.

[@bjelliott2887]

@@brendan747 I know. I was just taking a swipe at Apple.

[@brendan747]

@@bjelliott2887 no need when most all flagship phones are without.

[@wstpxl]

@@brendan747 idc that my phone has lots of storage. i want storage I'm able to move around without my phone.

[@alteroxx]

Bruh that’s totally unnecessary w 512 gb

[@monishrithvik6297]

Apple after seeing this : damn we have to lock this component too

[@gauraverma06]

Fantastic

[@YZF_Emperor]

You're a Genius, God Bless you. It's Really GREAT WORK, GREAT JOB.

[@zedman1]

I don’t even own an iPhone but I’m addicted to your videos!

[@bennaambo2716]

Maybe u addicted to the way Hugh complains and whines like alittle baby how apple “makes repairs harder”

[@zUltraXO]

@@bennaambo2716 no one asked you to talk

[@bennaambo2716]

@@zUltraXO and no one asked you to talk either

[@mxmln8699]

@@bennaambo2716 when you don’t like Hughs videos, why are you here in the first place?

[@bennaambo2716]

@@mxmln8699 i didnt say i dont like his videos. But he always in ever video whines about apple locking things down. So what we all know that already so its uneessesary to rant every single time

[@selim4894]

we need a 10 hour version of you saying “spudga”

[@override39]

a very nice option thank you

[@RiyazAliKhanMayana]

"And with that, we are done" - Hugh Jeffreys favourite phrase and mine too like holding breath and release when he tells that

[@CrazyPlayer-pf2hv]

Hugh uploading this video at 1:00 be like : Its a hidden advertisement for sleep meds.

[@iqbalrazi9814]

Be careful, Hugh. I hope dual sim functionality isn't bricked after a software update

[@salimsingh]

Awesome!

[@bradleysnow2139]

Thats really sick ngl

[@shamantha221b]

The esim works great, to be honest

[@creazychannel]

Apple (mad) : no more! Pair the sim card reader right now!

[@jaydenzuko]

Damn!!! Such a breaking news!! Gonna do this on my 12 pro max asap!!!! Thx alot!!!

[@tone34161]

Successfully installed thanks mannnnnn

[@andrewnelson1958]

where did you get the dual sim module?

[@renmedia]

Apple în the back: "Took you long enough " now we can disable it.

[@Zerone2007]

At least now you're def. on Apple's blacklist! 😌 Great Content ty!

[@KevinMillard68]

pretty cool man

[@vampyplays5835]

I like how you used a box knife for the packet and it did nothing to help lol

[@ianward71]

The absence might be more due to carriers than Apple. They may not want you to be able to easily compare network strength and availability.

[@olivier2553]

Most, if not all, Android phones have been offering dual SIM for years, so the ability to compare is there already.

[@Mo786productions]

But iphone is huge customer base which is growing faster than android so I guess it may impact carriers more

[@olivier2553]

@@Mo786productions Maybe in some countries, but I am not sure it is true world wide: if only because and iPhone costs 2 months of minimum wage...

[@BetaArtDesigns]

It's probably because of the FCC they may not allow companies to disable it

[@BrainPermaDeD]

Apple has your moni. So apple will disable it.

[@suryavanshib]

Awesome ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@faglicpeter]

Thank you. i just did this to my iphone 12 finallly able to use 2 sim cards!! thaaaank you

[@dr.atncolcay3846]

hello, I think you have converted your phone to physical dual sim card. Is everything alright? Is the phone working smoothly? According to your answer, I will have my iphone 12 phone do the operation in the video. thanks

[@rodrigogar]

so it is mostly for those who want to take advantage of having 2 physical sims instead of 1 physical and 1 e-sim? Perhaps markets where e-sims are not widely adopted?

[@bholuwhoop5944]

Damn, the software guy forgot to add that part of the code... 😂

[@moonuxproject]

Pretty interesting ♥️

[@AestheticAMV]

Amazing

[@DJTechYT]

Tim watching this: *”pair the SIM reader to individual iPhones NOW!!!”*

[@actuallyaridan]

oh hello dj

[@DJTechYT]

@@actuallyaridan hi memeboi

[@bupitybop]

What happens if you setup a digital sim, and then swap the module to dual sim? Will the digital sim dissapear? Genuinely curious how the software will act.

[@vistaero]

Most likely the software won’t be prepared for 3 phone numbers at the same time.

[@brayd3n.heust0n]

@@vistaero i don’t think it will be able to even have them. Because I think the esim in in the normal sim slot so it will probably go away

[@OliTheRepairDude]

The digital SIM disappear cos the SIM slot had the eSIM intergrated,changing to dual SIM will make it disappear

[@bupitybop]

@@OliTheRepairDude Now this makes sense. I didn't expect digital sim to have its hardware part, but there has to be one.

[@rafalzejmo4372]

nice one !

[@radimkolar2270]

That is so cool

[@AmaroqStarwind]

What I'd love to have on a future model of iPhone, even though it will never happen for reasons that will quickly become apparent; - Transflective display (improved usability in sunlight, improved battery life) - Anti-glare screen finish - Nightvision camera - Dual-SIM by default - Return of headphone jack, Touch ID and FM radio chip - *User serviceability* - Expandable storage - Hybrid touchscreen (resistive and capacitive) that works even if you've got gloves on - Touch ID that uses ultrasound so that it's less sensitive to the exact angle which you position your finger, and is less susceptible to dirt, grime and water - A physical lock switch to prevent accidental inputs when the phone is in your pocket - Built-in geiger counter - Return of 3D touch Yeah. I want a smartphone with a built-in Geiger counter.

[@addust]

do you want to go to chernobyl

[@AmaroqStarwind]

@@addust No, but I work in a profession where we receive all sorts of junk from unknown sources in various states of wear and tear. It'd be nice to know if any of it is radioactive.

[@addust]

@@AmaroqStarwind yes, that would be of use

[@duncan.g.burton]

Incredible video. Thanks. Would like to try this on my iPhone 12. Do you have a link to buy the duel sim module ? I can’t seem to find it in the links you’ve posted. Thanks

[@drbijubkp]

Thank you. Very original..good idea..Will do the same;)

[@Carterthielftw_]

just wondering, is there a legitimate reason that this feature is withheld from US spec models. this is an inherently "Pro" feature and it does not exist on "Pro" models.

[@OliTheRepairDude]

Because US uses eSIM,which make physical dual SIM unnecessary Only china do not support eSIM

[@99Teutons]

iTards be like If you really need dual sim functionality Just buy 2 iphones Apple is so generous that they are giving you a chance to experience their phone twice! Androids don't even have a single sim function This is why i buy apple!

[@kf9928]

Probably to move people to / get them used to eSims. So they can remove the sim tray and save more space.

[@Enigmaticca]

Gotta say, hearing a fellow Aussie say "dool sim" is a little disturbing!

[@TerryKay.]

lol

[@Dedubya-]

Even as a Brit it was noticable... clearly Hugh is catering for the US viewers :D

[@TheNeoMassacre]

Thank you Hugh for this Video. It's Mandatory for some People having 2 Simcards. I do same i have one Main Simcard and one Data only Simcard for Internet.

[@YesDatNi66er]

I need to order this