How YOU Can Make Your Own iPhone!

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Always wanted to make your own iPhone, but don't know how? I'm finally sharing all the tips and tricks I learned during all of my iPhone building and hacking adventures here in Shenzhen, China.
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[@Mario-sx2lm]

Do you have a tutorial on nuclear reactors?

[@butters_147]

LOL!!!! This had better get this most likes out of ALL comments!!

[@InfectedSquid]

Agree, there should be a one. FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOUSES ONLY of course

[@vaibhavjain5227]

*CIA ENTERS THE CHAT *

[@elliottslab]

MIT is the place to go for that one 😜

[@OleSteffensen89]

Hopefully Codys lab will have one soon.

[@StrangeParts]

I'll be hanging out for the next few hours and answering comments (and tweets and instagram/facebook comments, and reddit comments if someone posts this). I'll try and answer as many questions as I can, so ask away! EDIT: The views count on this video isn't updating for some reason. There are already 45k views on this video, but it's currently showing 38 views for me. So yeah, it's wonky, but we probably don't need EVERYbody to comment on it;)

[@Rudolph-1]

Can you build your own rocket now?

[@TheWebstaff]

I have a samsung tab s3 9.7, it needs new glass digitiser as amoled panels fine but nobody in the UK can do it yet and a samsung panel is insanely expensive over here and I don't trust the 3rd party screens I can get. How would you go about finding a repair centre in china to send it off too (i'm in no rush for it back) to get a glass only repair? Thanks in advance Scotty!

[@Infi9tea]

I have a symphony w71i it has 512 mb ram . how do I increase it

[@SmallIslandGuyTT]

Strange Parts I built my own 5s, 6 and 6s but I’d love to be able to build like 8-X

[@sameerkhadka159]

how can i get the motherboard in my country

[@bttrs]

I think most people clicking this video expect some sort of shallow clickbait and not a video on ACTUALLY MAKING an iPhone.

[@localello4444]

this is not making an iphone..... this is just replacing the midframe..... so it is clickbait

[@marcoisaacgutierreznavarro8386]

buts it is cool

[@EffectedEarth]

Dude you're legit the most dedicated content creator I know, you spend so much time and effort on your videos and it really shows!

[@hasan_m119]

Make your own macbook

[@Ryoneftw]

Thank would be so cool.

[@watdefok8537]

MAN THAT WILL BE COOL

[@CanIGetSubsWithNoVids-hf7tu]

I dont think its possible

[@proNOOBIE_]

With ryzen🙄🙄

[@wr.3]

It's not hard

[@MrAnderson84]

*Scotty Allen one of the nicest most genuine person on KZbin*

[@MrAnderson84]

What if, lol totally!

[@StrangeParts]

You guys are too kind😊

[@LastofAvari]

There's no such thing as being too kind :) #Scotty4ever :)

[@MRA_3]

@What if the best description of him

[@LaynOfWar]

True ! :)

[@TheRealBleach]

My favourite engineering channel on KZbin. You taught me so much!

[@kylestewart4444]

All of these intricate, tiny parts are just mind blowing to me. It's crazy that a tiny sticker and a minuscule metal clip that could disappear into the fibers of a fleece sweatshirt can be responsible for the buttons having a proper response and thus transforming the end user experience of the entire device.

[@TheWebstaff]

Sponsored by ifixit yet doesn't use an ifixit tool kit :) Take it they didn't pay you enough? hehe

[@StrangeParts]

It's on the way! Currently stuck in Chinese customs 😂

[@davidr.5259]

Just use their guides to get all the parts for it on the Shenzen markets. ;)

[@StrangeParts]

Tool brothers actually sell legit iFixit tools in their booth - they think the quality is really high, but have a problem importing all of the tools they want...

[@VeggeMight]

ifixit tools suck balls

[@Flying0Dismount]

Strange Parts The ironic and hilarious thing is that the toolkit probably came from China in the first place.. You could go to the market and probably get a better kit for less..

[@maisonmargiela4253]

Great vid scotty, keep up the good work

[@VisceralApex]

Thanks for the great content! As an Android user this information has helped me inform my Apple using friends about the problems/fixes they can do!

[@dk7aditya]

Near to 1 million..... AWESOME WORK! PRE-CONGRATS

[@mcameron1981]

Hey, Scotty, you forgot to add that black screens have a tiny extra part that the white screens don't. A little filter that goes in front of the ambient light sensor to filter the light through the black glass. Without it the phone screen won't turn off when you put the screen up to your ear. It's a tiny, fiddly part, but it's pretty important. Great video, by the way.

[@StrangeParts]

Wow, totally didn't know this. Great tip!

[@Bigjuan757]

This is great I really enjoyed this video your the greatest man 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾keep it up bro

[@mcameron1981]

Thanks, Scotty. I love your videos. I'm very jealous that you have access to the Shenzhen market. Being a 3rd party repairman, I'd love to have access to instant components. I have to wait at least 2 days to get the parts I need. I've spent thousands keeping a stock of spare parts just so I have a 1 day turn-around for my company. I'd love you to mod an iPad. If you have time?

[@DDO972]

@@StrangeParts if you don't have this tiny filter, you can use a permanent black marker instead and just paint that small window for the proximity sensor (ofcourse u should paint it from the inside)

[@loggingbeans]

@@StrangeParts boop

[@NightmareGadgets]

I am an Android user, but I won't miss your videos. 💥

[@pr0xZen]

No surprise there - _on average(!)_ more android users have an interest in the tech behind and inside these devices :)

[@NightmareGadgets]

true!

[@helsinki]

He should definitely do a 'make your own uber-android phone'. Make the best android phone from all the best parts of different android phones if thats possible.

[@imockrartedcomments7672]

Guess what? No one cares.

[@Dkashu]

I guess they never miss huh?

[@tokekkk]

1 hour before Apple keynotes and this uploaded, nice timing! thanks :D

[@redhawk3385]

Ifixit guides are amazing

[@fastfoodpitstops]

Here before #1 TRENDING!!!

[@vickomf]

FAST Food Pit Stops right on Apples keynote date lmao

[@StrangeParts]

Yeah, we'll see how well that strategy works out for me:) Could go either way...

[@fastfoodpitstops]

You make awesome videos Scott, thanks for replying!

[@Guuy]

FAST Food Pit Stops here before the BBC reports on this next year!

[@sprodage]

Just a heads up for anyone in the US, you can get a pair of similar digital calipers at Harbor Freight for $19 regularly, but they are normally discounted to around $10-$12. Also they are what I use and work fine for most everyday work.

[@imhungry9283]

Thank youuu, this was really helpful to me

[@jasonconley8269]

Yay another video! I'll watch when home u have learned so much on this journey always a fun time watching!!

[@rjbg84]

Thoroughly enjoyable video, not for the making of a phone from parts, but for the sole reason of sharing the knowledge. Hope to see more videos in the near future.

[@eming0873]

Ayyyyy the actual DIY god

[@PercAngle_r6]

Do you have a link to the really nice screw drivers you mentioned ? I'm having trouble finding them

[@Unknown33018]

As usual you are amazing!!

[@mevansmrichard]

Scotty, I'm looking forward to your hitting the 1,000,000 subscriber milestone!

[@jaggler_9900]

Love seeing what you make Scott!

[@zyadreda9066]

can you show us the mold factories on china and how they work ?

[@avinashk4252]

Great work buddy 😍😍

[@raulmello4090]

I knew your channel when my father was working in Qingdao (China) and your video about the headphone jack made me modify his Iphone 7 and put a jack in his Iphone

[@p.adityabalaji8614]

Even I will trying to customize my iPhone with the help of your videos

[@pimpstick2]

Look up silicon travel mats for hair straighteners/curlers instead of cellphone repair mats and you will find them for $3 instead of $20+

[@Spartacusse]

But probably they won't be anti-static. Given the fact that silicon normally can withstand up to 300ºc that alone would be enough to lay down something hot, but not really the best thing for electronics.

[@pr0xZen]

@@Spartacusse Last time I checked, it wouldn't melt until 1414 degrees C / 2577.2 F. Being a semiconductor, I'm sure there is some way of making it suitably antistatic.

[@Spartacusse]

+pr0xZen Sure, I meant given the fact that silicone can (easily) withstand 300ºc, it's a good choice of material for a mat intended to put hot stuff over it. Of course there is ways of making it antistatic, that's my point exactly, the original comment said "travel mats" can be found for $3 while "cellphone repair mat" are around $20, I simply pointed out that, given the fact that "travel mat" does not need to be antistatic, it probably isn't, and that feature, may account for most, if not all of the price difference.

[@onistgaming5177]

The cheap ones bubble up when you heat them up too. It probably won't melt but it'll push everything around and knock stuff over while you're trying to heat the board.

[@XFatherGod]

U work really hard for these awesome videos!

[@bobbyhz5530]

Fantastic tutorial and unique! Keep it up!

[@hardgamer842]

Hey I have an Idea for your next Video Removing the notch from pixel 3 Xl

[@1010tesla]

Anyone have a link to the "Really fancy" screwdrivers? I can't find them.

[@imagesbyscott]

I've been looking all day and have't been able to locate them.

[@1010tesla]

I think he misspoke or its a different company. i looked all over the tools plus website

[@evildude109]

I was hoping to find like a 40-60 piece set of those, but as far as I can tell, they only sell the four screwdrivers needed for an iphone. The cross bit, the pentalobe, the triangular bit, and a phillips. www.aliexpress.com/item/PHONEFIX-High-Precision-Non-slip-Aluminum-Handle-Screwdrivers-S2-Chrome-Tips-Screwdriver-For-Mobile-Phone-Repair/32858332150.html?spm=2114.search0104.0.0.5b107a888ZUwtn

[@matthewsymonds9098]

Found them. The chinese writing on the side of the screwdrivers is: 潜力創新, (Thanks to dict.naver.com which allows you to draw chinese characters with your mouse...) which translated to potential innovation. "potential innovation" screwdrivers on google linked me to this: www.geekbar.tools/cartquickpro/catalog_product/view/id/2288 Brand: QianLi|TOOL PLUS Category: Disassemble Tool Product name: QianLi 3D Screwdrivers

[@andrewb.5996]

I absolutely LOVE your videos mate. Andrew.

[@---..---..]

I love your videos, this is what I call original content

[@mewshaii6102]

You guys remember looking this up as a kid because your mom wouldn’t buy you a new one? 💀

[@disturbinglook5779]

Can you try to make a hybrid phone from different phone companies?

[@UnnamedReviewGuy]

I thought of this myself to. Maybe even looked into doing it. But you really need some kind of engineering background to do it. Maybe Scotty could pull it off!

[@kaylamitchell1982]

iliketoget wasted parts might not be compatible

[@brettd7923]

I know this is late but very few parts are different. Samsung manufactures a large amount of iPhone parts

[@reflextm2157]

I acctually wanted to see your chanel for the 20th time, i rewatch alot of your videos. You are awesome :)

[@yahiataghian8055]

Such a fun video!!

[@amorporcalopsita]

Hi, I'm here to bring you a great smart power bank idea for IOS phones and others. How about opening a smart power bank case and putting SSD 120GB? Or even enjoy battery charging but put a micro SD reader?

[@jeelanhusain1440]

Can you build an ultimate gaming Android phone?

[@StrangeParts]

Hahah, maybe. I would like to build an android at some point, but I think we should probably take a break from phones for at least a little bit and explore all the other cool stuff out there...

[@jeelanhusain1440]

@@StrangeParts you should build your own ultimate drone 🤗🤗 as always, great video 👍👍👍

[@xplorar1]

Thank you for making these amazing videos, Scotty! I'm planning to start up a company in Chengdu, these really help me scope out the market.

[@Sebastian-qo7wn]

Awesome video thanks for the tutorial!

[@verxan4436]

Can you get an iphone X, and add a fingerprint scanner on the back?

[@kaylamitchell1982]

Verxan Cast it probably wouldn't connect

[@NikA-wr6px]

why would i make my own when the new ones are around the corner?!! jk still gonna watch and learn :D

[@StrangeParts]

Sometimes, it's more about the journey than the destination...

[@RXyoutube]

Strange Parts That’s deep. 😂

[@bennartey3409]

@@RXyoutube 😂

[@tonytrilex2555]

So you aren't charged up the ass for one

[@TheLegendaryHacker]

Because when the new ones come out, you might be able to make a X/8 for cheaper

[@achuth347]

This guy is pure GOLD

[@teencan]

Congrats.... Ur about to hit 1 million.... Here with u ever since ur first upload.... 😘

[@valerionappi7839]

Oh come on, enough iPhones! Show us something different from Shenzhen. I bet that there's a lot of awesome tech stuff there. I'd really like to see how the electronic industry works down there! (Not that you haven't showed us something already, but i like that stuff, i want moooore)

[@StrangeParts]

Yep, gonna go back to non-iPhone stuff after this one, at least for a while. I shot the past three iPhone videos all at the same time, so I wanted to get them out to you guys.

[@valerionappi7839]

@@StrangeParts Awesome! Show us the insights 👀 I can't wait

[@tonytrilex2555]

They sell other stuff but it isn't American brands so they don't appeal to Americans as much but I think he had a couple laptop videos.

[@YourTVUnplugged]

Yea more Strange Parts!! We need some more strange parts! Regular parts just don't cut it! :D

[@gregson8533]

You should look into building your own drone maybe?

[@smartjunayd]

I really like messing around with electronic stuff like this, like attaching a motor to some wires from a charger and taking out battery placement thing in a toy and connecting it to the motor and making a fan out of popsicle sticks and putting the whole thing in a big plastic bottle and making a Lil vacuum cleaner out of it for dust and sand. Made one for my little sisters science project altho I had to solder and stuff and it was really hard for a beginner like me, I had a lot of fun too.

[@UnnamedReviewGuy]

If you have fun doing it that's awesome. Some challanges do happen, just keep trying 😁

[@darcymatheson3088]

Stay awesome Scotty!

[@dn9ne]

it worked! thank you so much!!!

[@harrisonfunk639]

who ready for the new iPhones today?

[@jpeezus6519]

Today?

[@SummonerArthur]

Not my wallet

[@DanaTheInsane]

I like them But my X is 10 months old. No way I"m trading up till the phone is two years old

[@AntonM.]

does anyone else have their view count stuck at 31 views?

[@safinasir6683]

dude you’re the man

[@ahmadalkayyali2271]

I really like your videos, and like the way you describe every thing in detail!!! Keep up.

[@iHernandez620]

Install Android OS in a iPhone , like a full working android OS, not just a skin or like a tester that I seen around .

[@yoyo-uv1fg]

Ivan Hernandez yes

[@kaylamitchell1982]

Ivan Hernandez you can't even install an Android skin onto iOS. You'd have to actually put the insides of an Android into an iPhone.

[@Th4tGuyWithd4Face]

Problem is iFixit has parts that are far overpriced, you’ll end up paying more than you need to

[@UnnamedReviewGuy]

On some parts they are more reliable, but with tools not much beats them in price and quality

[@user-ck9gs8rf9n]

Great video.Keep up the good work.

[@BBCKASHMIR313]

Man , what I notice mostly is that you have a lot of patience , and obviously a hardworking person and that's what will bring success to you !!

[@shukracharya_]

Why it's still saying 28 Views 😂😂

[@fingr2420]

Any interest in doing videos on Android, Scotty?

[@StrangeParts]

Yes!

[@fingr2420]

I'll take that as an official teaser.

[@sigitsuharto910]

@@StrangeParts We are waiting, Scott 😁

[@farazyoosoof5871]

Waiting eagerly

[@jorgerobertovilches482]

Xiaomi would be a great option

[@jamespaulcuerdodelbarrio9299]

The most detailed and probably the best youtuber I've ever watched. Deserves an award

[@belle_nm]

This is just amazing

[@terlaluanjay]

28 views, 2.1k likes, 419 comments

[@SStech0]

28 views ?

[@TuanAnh-so8tm]

SStech haha

[@pledisafterschool]

I’m very excited to see the new iPhones that come out tonight!

[@baronscreamingwhirlingderv4380]

Another amazing video

[@zuhayr1337]

First of all... I'm not into hardwares at all Secondly.. I hate iPhones Still your videos just amuse me

[@thec-m]

I don’t like iPhones either, but I enjoy watching his videos.

[@DanaTheInsane]

You android cultists have to go EVERYWHERE to tell people how much you hate Apple. Nobody cares.

[@zuhayr1337]

@@DanaTheInsane Nobody also cares that you like Iphones. ***ITS MY OPINION!!!!!***

[@TheBasti05]

In this case it is ok that he told us he hates iPhones. It is part of the comment, like the build up.

[@kaylamitchell1982]

Ahmed Jabir Zuhayr why do you hate iPhones?

[@babasxn]

Never clicked a video so fast.

[@freddyfazbearsfriends6632]

it worked for me :) good job thanks mate

[@ryanamberger]

Watching you makes me happy, Mr. Scotty from Strange Parts. 😁

[@luli8291]

wah

[@jothish1364]

Can you build your own Android phone from scratch?

[@ismailkurum340]

Yes

[@wabch]

David Lewis but it isnt a problem with the OS im pretty sure the parts are just built differently you cant expect 5 different competing companys stick to the same tech

[@vinny2t491]

Almost a million subs, awesome man, good for you !

[@kuiin96]

i like your videos alot. they always inspire me to be creative and just build.

[@ramalingam1304]

*so this is basically for those who cant sell their kidney for the iphones that are releasing today*

[@sanjaypatil3097]

Half of your success is that you are in China 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@prameshworxatkuli7396]

Thank you 😀

[@lordscott7552]

I love this guys videos

[@kalpa_abhyasa]

youtube is drunk 16 views and 1.1k likes 😅

[@gauravbhandari732]

TheReviewDictionary Lolz. Its showing me 32 views ans 2.4 likes 😂

[@gamek4252]

Give it some time for f sake

[@natalieb4ddie210]

Apple is literally shaking

[@ruthwikrao9603]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@UnnamedReviewGuy]

Nah their lawyers are trying to figure out how they could win a lawsuit in China 😉 that they cant win

[@randominternetuser5123]

Eyyy! I remember when you uploaded your first vid...your channel grew so fast wow :D

[@danielmoraes9637]

strategic day to release this video, great job!

[@namanagarwal8803]

You should make your own custom android :)

[@M4erSam]

we can but android is better.... you need to start building androids

[@SouradeepBhattacharja]

Precisely my point.

[@desiinger5486]

Jailbreak makes it tolerable. Otherwise i would be using android

[@sabyasachipanigrahi8411]

Exactly....Build your own android....Name it Strange Phone..

[@akcentgoncesta3614]

yeah android is better if you like always see lags

[@M4erSam]

Akcent Goncesta buy an android and spend the same amount as you would if you bought an apple. You wont lag, thats the thing with android you arent forced to buy what the the maker is providing, there is many options and surely one that fits everybody. Not to mention how cheap the androids phones are.

[@jonnathangiant6582]

Keep up with the good work 😀

[@darkbyte2005]

Memorizing video thank you!

[@HGBooysen]

Love your channel. Howdy from South Africa!

[@AJB2K3]

I Like Ifixit, I used them when upgrading my 4Gig iPod Mini!

[@lateshiaallen6933]

Bro ur the best I made my own iPhone.Keep up the work your the best

[@MKMK-bj2sk]

The timing of the video is on point

[@Stubbla]

your videos are awesome. very smart stuff. keep up the good work brother!

[@jimmysamonteii6381]

even i can't even make this cause of lack of resource . it totally satisfies me watching your vids

[@adhilnowshad16]

CLOSE TO 1 MILLION

[@seijurobrian7423]

Thanks for the videos! They’re fun and educational. I’m fixing an iPhone 6 while watching your videos haha. Also love that housing so I think I’ll do the same to the 6

[@warrenamorris]

another great video

[@mikelarochelle9033]

dude ... amazing ...

[@muhdss1072]

I really love your video dude

[@crazyguys6987]

You are amazing bro Thanks for this very explained video maybe it's explained enough