iPhone 14 Pro Programmed To Reject Repair - Teardown and Repair Assessment

[@rossmanngroup]

I tried pointing this out for a decade..... nobody cares. I don't mean this as an insult to you. Or your content. Or to our industry. It's sad. but nobody cares. Thank you for your continued work & dedication to informing users just how little freedom they have left.

[@luna775]

Literally underrated comment.. You know.. Sometimes I dont agree with some of your views, but I love your content, even if i dont understand it completely, and I thank you for your work for self repair rights, if you read this.. thank you Louis..

[@josepanchosolis]

Puppets just moving to the strings pulled by Apple...

[@Zones33]

Nobody cares because Americans don’t care about anything that doesn’t impact them individually. They aren’t willing to slightly inconvenience themselves for some change. That’s the reality

[@raghavendrashekhawat3249]

A lot peeps do man. It's that the level of impacts is different for all people and they don't really push for it that hard.

[@nikolastsiongas8856]

Well you are right. The only think I really care about is the price divided the time in use without any problems. If the number is consistent and acceptable I would buy something from Apple again. If the phones are irreparable and last only about 1-2 years then I'd move away from Apple or bought decent used ones for lowered price.

[@PhoneRepairGuru]

Can confirm I am now having the same issue with the cameras, going to try downgrading to IOS 16.0 and see what happens. Amazing video Hugh!

[@AnupomAG]

Hey what'sup repair Guru ?

[@camelintruck5323]

When will the next video come out?

[@jomama468]

hey prg, just watched your video a few days ago. glad to see you here too :)

[@davestechstuff8222]

downgrading to 16? are you running unreleased software?

[@Tommy3]

HI~

[@MichaelMark9371]

When Apple removes charger and headphones in their package because "to avoid environment impact in the world" but then make their iPhones unfixable which harms the environment if they have been bricked by repairs. Apple gets away for the things they did bad.

[@beezanteeum]

*cough* greenwashing *cough*

[@janchristianursuaaguilar7434]

Apple should be my death note look at the mess it made bruh.

[@WarriorRev6300]

There is a plastic filler inplace of sim tray for esim models. Now, they have space that why not headphone jack? Edit: Yeah yeah, I know they need to sell their Airpods. Who in the world doesn't know this lol. Please stop explaining this to me.

[@MikeCobweb]

Their fans don’t care unfortunately and the so called “Tech Tubers” with a more impactful voice are afraid of slamming Apple on that out of fear of losing revenue because anything with Apple gets so many clicks for them and fear of getting black listed by Apple from receiving their invites, their first hands on, samples, and etc.

[@ultramagnushurts]

But yet they sell their charging blocks and headphones separately greatly increasing package waste. Just a ploy for my favorite company to make more money smh

[@TheDaxter11]

Remember when you could easily pop the back off of a phone and replace the battery if you needed to? Superior design.

[@jarnobot]

Fairphone, Pine64 and Purism are some brands that I can think of that still do this. Fairphone and Pine64 are also both very repairable and offer de placement parts. Purism had promised replacement parts afaik. For laptops, Framwork is the way to go.

[@ldorman]

@@jarnobot Is Dell not buying Framework PCs? If that's the case, it will be the end of them.

[@jarnobot]

@@ldorman No, Framework is and stays independent. I think you're referring to Dell's newly announced laptop that uses a similar, repairable design. It's clearly been directly influenced by Framework and that's a great thing. It means the industry finally starts to have some shifts in the right direction. There is still a long way to go though.

[@xninja2369]

@@jarnobot don't forgot about Xiaomi i don't know other brands but have repaired my Redmi note 4 ranging from charging port, IC chip funny and serious things to know about this 5 years old 2017phone that it has Android 13 custom to support from community

[@simon057]

actually the eu is prepearing a law which forces manufacturers to build their products like this, so we may be able to replace batteries easier soon

[@Alex-pw7si]

I’m a “Certified Apple Technician” at Best Buy but I learn more about repair in your videos than my non existent training LOL

[@kickassclone75]

LMFAO I wouldnt give anything to any idiot working at best buy to do anything with , much less pay for it. Best Buy is dumpster dummies buddy. Thanks for at least admitting it.

[@cranbers]

so whats the secret to replacing a part and having it work? Does apple have some special tool on a mac that resets the serial numbers of parts the logic board recognizes?

[@vulgarkiwi4223]

@@cranbers basically

[@romella_karmey]

@@cranbers It's like the secret ingredient on fast food chains. Why would they effing tell you that? lmao it's confidential

[@Noadvantage246]

@@cranbers They do, kinda. The crazy part is they don't even allow authorized repair shops to do those kinds of repairs. Things may have changed but last time I checked they only allowed them to replace the screen, battery, and sometimes the front camera. Any other repairs were prohibited from the authorized partners and had to be done at Apple directly. And Apple Store policy doesn't allow the logic board and alot of other parts to be repaired.... They tell your only option is to trade in and buy a new phone or leave as is. They still have the secret program that enables all repairs though they don't allow customers devices to be repaired like that. Only official refurbished phones get open access to any repairs they need.

[@tombuck]

I feel like one of the best things they could do for the environment would be to not make people feel the need to upgrade each year.

[@ryanhan4462]

yes

[@miaosun1088]

They don’t really care about the environment tho, it’s just cost cutting and profits I’m pretty sure

[@THECIBOR009]

tell it to my iphone 7 plus, maybe ill upgrade this year

[@Homme_De_Kro-mignon]

Which they did this year, like seriously, why on earth would you upgrade from iPhone 13 (pro) to 14 (pro) ?

[@dlewis9760]

@@Homme_De_Kro-mignon If you have something older than a 13 and you were going to upgrade anyways, why not a 14 instead of a 13? But 13 to 14? That's an incremental change. That assumes that a large percentage of 14 buyers will be 13 owners. I don't believe that.

[@yukonchris]

I was a real Apple fanboy back in the 80s and 90s, from pre OS6 days right up to OSX, but I switched away from their products right after the introduction of OS10.2. I haven't purchased a single Apple product since, and that includes iPhones, iPads, and all the rest. After seeing this, I remain confident that my decision was a good one for me. I like to think that the customer should always come first, and being able to repair your own gear is something I consider a critically important feature, especially when the replacement costs are so high.

[@Sharakomusic]

The apple -11 plus?

[@crazyidiot5309]

What caused 10.2 to be the straw that broke the camels back? I think on my iBook that was either Panther or Jaguar? I didn't really like those releases... Panther more. But you really missed the Snow Leopard release. It was amazing.

[@yukonchris]

@@crazyidiot5309 I don't think there was any one straw, but several. Apple's claim to compatibility was one, especially when third party software made specifically for the Mac OS would often break after a major OS update. That told me that even compatibility within the ecosystem was questionable. Another was watching what happened to some of the independent software makers who had committed to building applications for the Mac OS. One I remember particularly was Watson or Sherlock or something like that. Finally, is was the "cult" of Mac. After a time, I realized that adherents, myself included, were treating a corporation a bit like a religion--anything they did was awesome, even when it wasn't. Critical thinking had been shelved.. Once I ditched Apple, I just owned a computer and got things done. Also, weirdly, I found that software on the PC actually continued to work, for the most part, over multiple iterations of the OS.

[@savewithfearchannel]

"I might have spent over $3,000 on these phones, but I feel like they're not even mine." Wow. Profound. Great job, Apple.

[@malfaroangel3896]

Funny enough about all these repair tech channels they push the narrative that Apple are anti repair. When myself being a phone repair technician. I can say that iPhone are way easier than Androids. 1. The flagship android phones are extremely expensive to get replacement parts. They range from 300-700 for a screen. Compared to Apple parts that are 70-200. 2. Apple is easier to fix, when you need to swap a screen. All you need to do is replace the screen and move the proximity sensor.. With Android you literally have to take apart the entire phone and put it in a new frame. This runs the risk of parts like volume button, speaker, charging port and many more being damage. Yet everyone pushes the narrative that Apple is worse. Which is a lie

[@legobatman8353]

Just wait for it... It will inevitably come that phones will be leased in a similar manner to car finance arrangements.

[@Bonanzaking]

Considering US pricing is unchanged the 3k price tag for two phones is more reflective of currency markets. A euro is worth less than a dollar when it’s usually the other way around. More like blame your government rather than apple on that one.

[@serkandevel7828]

@@malfaroangel3896 did you even watch the video? Not arguing that replacement parts on some android phones can be expensive, but even with the cheaper iPhone screen and easier placement, it won't entirely work as the screen and many components are serialized and artificially break functionality, disincentivising 3rd-party and forcing customers to go to apple with their higher repair costs (or cost for their repair equipment) to get their phone fully working again as described in the video. Most Android phones don't even do this.

[@robertpolkamp]

It is the exact reason why all proprietary products have failed and Apple is next.

[@PacketWrangler]

This is nutty. It makes me miss the Samsung Note 2. I kept that thing going for about 6 years - I replaced the charging port, power button, vibration motor, the SIM card/Micro SD card board, and the battery a couple times - all without having to solder anything. It was the most repair-friendly device I have ever had. Really great design.

[@gundalfthelost1624]

And parts were cheap. I had the same phone for a couple years and even original parts were dirt cheap compared to today's phones.

[@memestcat]

RIP Samsung note. And the Samsung dev phone that came rooted.

[@swisstraeng]

You should look into a FairPhone.

[@malborboss5710]

Same story with Samsung s8. Have had this phone for 6 years now, replaced battery, charging port, power buttons and still phone serves me really well. Parts were really cheap too as well as well as ease of changing them. Speed of my phone is lacking for me now and I've decided to get oneplus Android phone. Some friends tried to convince me to buy Apple but seeing this video I see I've made a good decision.

[@wjjohns04able]

And Samsung lost 3 grand from you because of it. Good for you though but I agree with other people who say most people just don’t care. These things aren’t going to change until we actually start running out of raw materials.

[@mbehboodian]

Man, you're doing something helpful for humanity, for the people, which is getting rare everyday. Keep it up!

[@user-ed4fv9nd3b]

No headphone jack, no charger, no SIM tray, no noise cancellation, no touch ID, but more expensive than all the other models. Buying an iPhone is like buying a bathing suit, the less you get, the more you pay.

[@markm0000]

My 12 will be my last iPhone. I’m not downgrading the ability to travel.

[@JJ2badlife]

Phones have noise cancellation?

[@peteriskrumings8771]

@@JJ2badlife iPhones does not have noise cancellation? I thought all flagship phones have them... I mean, that two microphone design that cancels the background noises while you are talking...

[@patrickj1066]

Also no SD-card slot or notification LED.

[@Nahidwin78]

@@markm0000 yea i mean unless u live in the us (seems likely) it’s different in other countries

[@RetroOkamii]

I'd love to see you call Apple support playing stupid about the message, and seeing if they can pair it back up with the device similar to how their self repair system works, then escalate further and further telling them what you did, considering the messages say they're not authentic parts, scrutinize them and call their bluffs on video. More content out of the $3000 worth of anti consumer devices!

[@legoyoda2773]

This needs to be the top comment!! PLEASE DO THIS

[@medilyesoudhini7411]

YES. Please!

[@leomon32]

The one who will be able to figure out how to make the parts authentic will be a genius, I'm sure there's like a beta code or something that make the parts working on all phone that you could inject...

[@pressApressB]

@@leomon32 it's software that makes the phone recognize the parts as authentic. I work at an authorized apple service provider. Even when using OEM parts for a repair the phone rejects them to we run it through calibration software.

[@saint_james_official7247]

Work for apple. Not how this works. Would need full replacement of rear

[@babufits1584]

Apple's enduring commitment to being petty and facetious has given me so much entertainment throughout the years. From fake environmentalism, to booby trapped updates, to hanging on to the lightning port, to this shit. 🏆

[@M4TTYN]

And so many blindly consum their things only as a flex for "look how much I paid" for locked down software and thee most anti consumer company on earth! It's sad.

[@someonesomewhere18]

It's pure arrogance and a sense that they can do precisely what they want with no consequence in terms of sales and financial reward. And it's difficult to say they're wrong when there are people out there who would buy a pint glass with a turd in it providing it had an Apple logo etched on the front.

[@kickassclone75]

You are the king wizard of smart , you go kiddo! Your one man crusade to not buy apple products is working so well my stock never goes down. Spoken like a true little worm who has low-self-esteem and insecurity issues. People like you have given me entertainment value for the last 30 years with your incessant whining and corporation hating. All enviornmetalism is fake but it takes a bit of thinking to use it to your advantage while shutting up the retards who believe co2 will end the world at the same time. The mere fact they whine about no charger shows just how much of a fraud they all are anyway. Nobody GAF what phone you use or what communists you voted for. Go back in the basement where you belong , kiddo.

[@DaBoaringDragon]

@@someonesomewhere18 As do nearly all American corporations. Classic American capitalism. While Apple should be rightfully criticized, let's not look past the shitty things other corporations do. Google, Microsoft, and especially Facebook all suck up user data to sell to other companies and even the government, so you can be spied upon. It's easy to say "well at least Android phones let you repair! Apple sux!!!". But the same folks will hesitate to call out other corporations' shittiness.

[@romella_karmey]

Yep because iSheeps love being stolen money from

[@t1metzger]

Well done for documenting what Apple are doing and holding them to account for these scummy business practices.

[@Apple_Beshy]

They don't care about customers though, all they want is money

[@mint5438]

@@Apple_Beshy Yep. Nothing less than the governments can stop the trillion dollar company. Even that's debatable.

[@ronpflugrath2712]

Have not changed from their proprietary start days..

[@amzarnacht6710]

I doubt it's only crApple. Willing to bet android phones have similar bricking functions to push you into another purchase.

[@bLaffix]

@@amzarnacht6710 got proof or just talking nonsense? The Samsung Galaxy S22 is much more repairable for example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpTMna2qm76afJo

[@ExpertCMX]

What a legend. Thank you so much for the straightforward information.

[@bobsaturday4273]

I began my electronics career 60 years ago with the old vacuum tube radios and musical amps as transistors just started to come into use . I've fiddled around with these phones but certainly do not have the patience and ability to manage the tiny construction of these devices . I really am in awe at the ease you exhibit tearing down and reassembling these things !

[@Neon-ws8er]

your name is very awesome

[@rosaria8384]

It's a shame the new generation of repairers won't experience what you had experienced - the hot swaps and easy repairs are becoming a thing of the past...

[@diezeeshoodie]

How old are you mate?

[@BoleDaPole]

Just need the right tools tbh. I've no doubt you'd be able to tear these down as well with a little patience and fiddling.

[@pootthatbak2578]

Hes looking thru a lens. Probably filming with a macro lens

[@RaianF1]

The iPhone not recognizing ITS OWN CAMERA is just something else

[@JPSimen]

Yeah the iphone makes the part actually sign in to the CPU as a check sum, if it does not match, it will reject.

[@MrMoon-hy6pn]

@@JPSimen Although it's still scummy and should be illegal that would make sense when the part is plugged into a different logic board since the recognised parts would be different. But the phone shouldn't just forget its own original camera.

[@JPSimen]

@@MrMoon-hy6pn It is done to reject 4th party vendors and make you find Apple Authorized repair. Nothing more than money grab. Most of the time, apple will just make you buy a whole other device.

[@harryf9885]

@@JPSimen​​⁠probably part of their new procedure to try to brick phones that have ever had parts installed by someone other than apple until you pay whatever they want to charge you. Even if you reinstall the original parts. Pretty soon they will build in a tiny amount of flash memory into every component, a small battery and a pressure switch that instructs every component in the phone to permanently brick if the phone is ever opened until you take it in to apple to be fixed. Or just fill the entire interior of the phone with resin or something.

[@joeldiaz141]

Respect to you for taking the time and effort to address this non stop and ongoing issue with Apple. And unfortunately, other manufacturers are just copying.

[@varunemani]

I swear some people just don't know how privileged life is for them, he just trashed 7000 $ on a whim! Watching him tear down cutting-edge brand-new Apple stuff, felt my nervous mind say - 'Ya Sheikh you are the craziest money splurger ever.. just WHY !?!' Oh you don't know the gargantuan relief I felt after he put it all back and then I went, finished my one square meal for the day and got back to comment. Thankfully at least he did'nt spoil anything! People would kill just to get their hands on that phone now from where I come from. That's my Life!

[@bobroberts2581]

It’s only an issue if you are an illiterate spoiled brat that doesn’t read contracts but believes you should get all the benefits without the responsibilities.

[@user-oj8zo3cr4b]

Dude y’all so stupid it’s literally a brand new software 😂 16 POINT *ZERO*. Obviously they aren’t doing this they’ve NEVER done it. I’ve had 5-6 iPhone screens, cameras, back glass all that fixed via 3rd party repair shops. This videos clickbait and y’all need to learn how to code if your so upset at a BRAND NEW operating system that is COMPLETELY different, it’s not like small update dude they’ve literally changed the entire system not to mention their SELF CAMERA NOW HAS AN INTERACTIVE DYNAMIC ISLAND WITH TOUCH CONTROLS! I’m telling you it’s a glitch not some sort of evil plan y’all just love hating on iPhones so u can make people think Androids are better. Their not they’re wack 32bit out of date chipsets are holding back what and where out tech and apps could really accomplish

[@dannywade1783]

@@varunemani the 1 million youtube views would have more than made up for the couple of phones

[@asonofliberty3662]

@@varunemaniyou have a Shite life. Cool so do lots of people, you ain’t special

[@davidgrisez]

The fact that parts between two iPhones of the same model are not interchangeable is a totally unacceptable. Apple company should not be allowed to do this.

[@ExTremZero]

its called protection.

[@Deathstock]

@@ExTremZero protection of a monopoly maybe

[@ExTremZero]

@@Deathstock so Microsoft or Sony protecting their Hardware is also just for monopoly? Smartphones are closed ecosystems and not designed that parts are swapable, this can lead to minor security breaches and makes it easy for hacker to get inside the Hardware to mess around with the casual consumer

[@Deathstock]

@@ExTremZero bruh Microsoft and Sony let you swap parts from two brand new systems. Your power supply or HDMI port gets fucked on your Xbox? Swap it out for one on ebay. Charging port gets fucked on your new iphone? Take it to an apple "genius" to get it shipped off for 3 weeks for a few hundred. Did you watch the video? Someone can't stick a genuine apple part into a genuine apple phone because they don't have the software to clear the part. Anti consumer bullshit, and parrots like you defending the practice are helping to keep it that way

[@ExTremZero]

@@Deathstock you are trolling, 100% what you are saying doesnt make anysense. You really compare motherboard swapping with swapping charging ports, you cant be real. thats hilarious You can even change the lighting port to an USB-C port, there are tons of YTs around that shows this, that you can not change a motherboard or other items that can harm the software of the phone is for PORTECTION only and not because they dont want you to repair it. You cant even change the SSDs of the current consoles because of PROTECTIONS, you cant change the DVD Drives because of PROTECTIONS, but if you cant change a motherboard aka logicboard on an iPhone THATS ANTI CONSUMER WOKE SHIT. BTW the examples with the PSU and the different Ports like HDMI or Lighting for example on Apple devices can be swapped, stuff that can harm the software cant be swapped, this also goes for consoles aswell. All you do is hating everything that Apple does but all they do is common sense since years in Console bubble, but when Apple does such thing its anti consumer, you can hate apple how much u want, but get your arguments right. If you dont know shit about tech stuff, stfu and gather information about a topic before shitposting

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

Just had the back glass on my wife's old iPhone 12 Pro Max replaced the other week. Some guy at the mall did it in a kiosk in the mall for like $100 lol. Took him like 30 minutes too! I was blown away. He removed the glass like it was the easiest thing in the world.

[@aruce9]

The funny thing is the 14 is more repairable than the 14 pro since the 14 you go at it from the back and can replace the back glass. The 14 pro is almost identical to the 13 pro. The 14 was most likely designed that way in mind for the apple self service repair program. I suggest you look at the 14 since it is genuinely surprising that the 14 got an internal redesign while the 14 pro remains largely the same

[@myrealusername2193]

Interesting! That’s the first time they’ve done that since the 4s.

[@satsumagt5284]

Wait, WHAT?

[@anut8733]

It's a good thing, not needing to raise the screen just to repair something different, like repair the charging port.

[@yuzch3931]

@@satsumagt5284 yea everyone says iphone 14 is the same phone as the 13 but they actually completely redesigned the internals. It now opens up like most android phones with a back glass cover and internals accessed from the back. The front display has a giant aluminium shield under it and unlike android phones its as easy to remove the display too due to it being a flat panel. Shame that they lock third party repairs cuz the 14 seems to be the most repairable iphone yet

[@SiddharthGargYT]

@@anir2286 kaneda ka ho ya Japan ka usse kya matlab lol

[@remante]

Don’t forget that probably the LiDAR-sensor won’t be replaceable as well. Trying to use it changed will freeze or crash the app you try to use to scan with. This was the case in iPhone 13 Pro and I’d be surprised if that has changed…

[@thomass.6328]

You have to take a look at the regular iphone 14. It is crazy how they changed the interior design.

[@aesthet1kal]

@MrLegirtagel it is

[@your_average_cultured_dude]

@@aesthet1kal it's not. the BACK GLASS (!!!) is software locked so you can't replace it without losing phone functionality.

[@ddm_gamer]

@@your_average_cultured_dude How in the world is a back glass software locked?

[@lou5368]

damn. the time spent and the phone tinkering just for this relatively short video blows my mind. I don't even have the patience to delete some files in my phone sometimes when it's running out of storage.

[@jayski9410]

This trend is not just happening in electronics. Automobiles are trying to lock you into their own eco-systems as well. I remember when you could just by a jug of coolant at any auto parts store. But now the pink coolant for my Toyota can only be purchased from their dealerships. Sure there is something similar at the parts store but it's missing several ingredients. I've also heard of someone replacing their radio with an after-market version only to find the engine no longer runs. Turned out the engine computer was part of the radio in that model.

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

What!?

[@7gugts3d4ROBOTufyuguhihimpl9]

How can a car detect what kind of liquid i put in as coolant

[@amartinez97]

@@7gugts3d4ROBOTufyuguhihimpl9 Its not that, he's saying the coolant they sell at the auto parts store is an inferior product and gets worst performance than what the dealership gives you, apparently.

[@BoleDaPole]

Well for cars it's understandable as the genuine parts are needed to perform up to safety and ecological government standards.

[@BoleDaPole]

This is true depending on the car, for instance certain high performance automobiles need specific fluids that are usually only available from the dealership, and using 3rd party fluids will simply degrade the engine at worst or have it perform under spec at best.

[@5wholepizzas284]

I love how they say the removed the charger for "Environment" and then sell a charger in a separate box which has more packaging

[@1988dgs]

And attempt to block 3rd party chargers, my iPad shows a “device not compatible” message sometimes.

[@keonxd8918]

It's fair to call out other companies too

[@hwimn_2293]

@@keonxd8918 but they did it first, that's all that matters.

[@keonxd8918]

@@hwimn_2293 so what if they did first? Companies didn't need to follow but they did. Shit take right there

[@therealistintheboot8822]

@@keonxd8918 Ok Consoomer

[@bibodude]

Hey, you should look at the bright side. The screws and the charging cable are still swappable between two same model Iphone. Probably for the Iphone 15 or for the Iphone 16, you cannot boot the phone if you don't use the same screws from the original Iphone and you cannot charge the phone if the cable is not the one come with the device.

[@juricapurica2051]

We must wait for the ribbon cables to be not interchangeable

[@Tito8oznia]

Shhhh, don't give them ideas!

[@Orbitthemaster]

Don't give them new ideas :(

[@leviandhiro3596]

A small NFC chip will be on each screw

[@CommodoreFan64]

I could be 100% wrong, but by the iPhone 16 it will be portless, and the wireless charging pad will be sold seperate, and maybe even matched with the phone at the Apple store by serial number through their special software sighting fire hazard risk of using a 3rd party charger, or some BS!!

[@fruchtzwerg2209]

It would be so interesting to see the reaction from apple, if you just exchange the logic boards of two identical iPhones and go to an apple store to ask what is wrong (with the software issues) and they don't find anything except original apple-parts. You could tell them afterwards, that you just swapped the parts.

[@e.s.agenzil5778]

I wonder how much their reaction will resemble this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPChI1qqct_pNU

[@susanfender307]

Problem with that is the logic board is serialized as well as the simcard tray and display. The system Apple uses has the serials logged together, so they would be able to determine that there was a swap. The reason the parts from Apple are able to function is the Apple core systems update the database with the new serials to match the components that weren't replaced. When the phone connects to the internet, it phones home and updates the parts list. That's the loophole for the Apple Self Repair- when the parts are sent to you, the part serials are updated.

[@fruchtzwerg2209]

@@susanfender307 Thats really interesting, i didn't know that! But i really want to see the apple employees face and his (or apples) arguement, when he realizes that there is nothing wrong with the device, everything is original apple hardware, but there are still the restrictions in the usability of the device. Will he/she update the component registration ? Will he/she lie and say there are third party parts in the device ? Will they refuse to update the registration even though every single part of the phone is from apple?

[@susanfender307]

@@fruchtzwerg2209 They would deny service in warranty for the repair since it had unauthorized parts

[@josephyeung8732]

@@susanfender307 he'd be bringing in two phones together with all the authorized parts just in the wrong order

[@johnlarro6872]

Back when Apple's shares were counted in cents... I used to fight with my peers about how much better Apple's computers were over any PC. It very much felt like backing the underdog, but even tho their machines cost a lot more, you knew they would last a very long time. Now here we are, 30 years on, and Apple is a trillion dollar company, built on forced obsolescence and engorged landfill. They should be ashamed. Bring on legislated repair/recycle laws, USA.

[@akhil8280]

i don't think the lobbyists would agree with your legislation.

[@johnlarro6872]

@@akhil8280 We're starting to see legislation introduced aimed at making tech companies accountable. Forcing Apple to adopt USBC. Forcing Apple to re-introduce a power plug. Sure, Apple wont like these moves. But "the people" will.

[@pranaym3859]

@@johnlarro6872 They're made by EU not US US is puppet of corporates

[@johnlarro6872]

@@pranaym3859 Yes - but as other legislatures start imposing conditions on Apple doing business - it's likely going to affect the products sold in the US, too. And - even in the US, there's been signs of a push to reverse the non-repairable nature of modern tech. Whether that will ever be legislative change - time will tell... I know the US places little value on consumer protection.

[@siliconalleyelectronics187]

That was back when Apple was a great company, they built their brand by being the better manufacturer. Their products were better, higher quality, and lasted longer. The company pushed the market forward and was the center of innovation, they were the ones everyone had to scramble to copy. Today, Apply hasn't done a single innovative thing in 13 years with growth driven by the annual forced consumption of marginally improved and more expensive versions of the same product.

[@ALX--]

iOS 16 introduced some new anti-repair tactics that completely disable aftermarket OLED screens from turning on. Installed a new Hard OLED on an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and got no display but touch functionality worked fine (could hear sounds when tapping). Down-graded to iOS 15.7 and the display turns on fine.

[@クソ-q7i]

Imagine you buy a pre-built PC, except you can't swap any part out if it fails. This is absolutely insane and anti-consumer to the Nth degree. And then they even have the audacity to obfuscate everything by claiming their self-repair option is actually viable.

[@h.mandelene3279]

Also, if microsoft said you must buy ALL software from the Microsoft Store in the mall and not over the web, or at Best Buy, or Office Max, etc, and all software companies must pay MS a 15% fee for everything, u would get people screaming but for some reason, apple users and developers say More Please!! I can't believe google does the same.

[@far1998a]

Isn't that what is the macs, all-in-ones, micro desktop towers (HP speaker-shaped PC and chinese super tiny PC), and 2-in-1 laptops did?

[@srsly3602]

Ever heard of Alienware?

[@ExTremZero]

what is that for an example, you arent meant to open a phone and switch stuff anyways...are you also crying when you cant change your DVD Drive in your Console with a better one? You cant be real

[@h.mandelene3279]

@@ExTremZero Since when does apple have the right to tell me the phone I bought is still theirs that I can't repair it? (God help me if I ever buy an apple product) Just like your car- if u want to use a 3rd party oil so long as it meets the requirements, it is my right to do so to upgrade or repair it with whatever part I choose(that is in right to repair-especially autobody).

[@alexthai4957]

More surprising than this issue is the fact that people keep buying them. Another example of feelings over facts.

[@starmanxvi]

The interesting part about the SIM tray is that on the US models they just replaced it with a piece of plastic, meaning apple didn't even use the empty space.

[@HyperVectra]

Pfft, Where is the new sim card sized propriety 3.5 mm Audio Jack?!? Don't tell me they lied about the reason for its removal! Surely not such a great company such as the great Apple Macintosh would lie to us for such a petty base impulse as - dare I say it - greed? No, they have a ethos and a philosophy that's about moving us mere mortals to a more sustainable agrarian natural plant based yet highly technologically advanced utopian futuristic society where we all get along and thank our benevolent corporate overloads for allowing us to live here for such a reasonable monthly subscription fee

[@hollymolly518]

Why not just leave it empty....such environment friendly move lol

[@curiousentertainment3008]

They haven’t filled it with something…yet.

[@neolordie]

I'd guess it's either because of a stock issue or because apple want to create a problem it can solve later, or to block users even more into their walled garden

[@IMDANIELAUSTIN]

I feel Apple will use the space for a larger ‘L-Shaped’ battery, somewhat like they did with iPhone 7 and removing the audio jack . . . or so they say haha

[@my_negative_world]

Lately I have been enjoying going to recycling centers to pick up some old electronics to try and fix up and was absolutely shocked when upon the most recent visit I was greeted by two great 0.5tonn bags of iphone, ipad and macbook parts. All soaked in water and dirty from being kept outside in those bags. I am normally horriffied enough to see the amount of stuff we as a society throw away but this has just shaken me.

[@theunluckyidiot]

worst part is you probably can’t get those to a working state even if they were in perfect condition it’s so sad

[@tqrules01]

All very difficult if not impossible to repair. Welcome to Apple 😁

[@victorwestmann]

Consumism will destroy life on this planet

[@jaydenwatson562]

Used to work for a company that was contracted to get rid of apples e-waste, hard to say exactly but from what I could tell when processing them about 60% were functioning fine but we’re just scrapped by Apple because it was some sort of tax related right off in e-recycling. From memory on the Apple products we averaged approximately 2-4 tonne worth of just pcb/aluminium. Daily.

[@theunluckyidiot]

@@jaydenwatson562 and then they talk about the environment and saving it

[@w3lcome2l1fe]

I don’t really expect apple to make their phones repairable considering they have been doing the same thing for quite some time now. Keep it up Hugh!

[@tbu_drachenkater5397]

But the 14 is repairable tho. Only the 14 pro isnt

[@flamingkillermc2806]

@@tbu_drachenkater5397 you mean that the backglass is just easier to repair and the screen? Other than that if you don't get the parts properly serialized you will always get those messages. If apple really cared they would atlease give you the option to restore the device and all your parts would be sterilized and fully working.

[@tbu_drachenkater5397]

@@flamingkillermc2806 but its more repairable, still 🤷‍♂️

[@SLX997]

@@tbu_drachenkater5397 It’s more modular. That doesn’t make it more repairable in the general sense of the term. Two different terms and meanings.

[@TheSpotify95]

@@tbu_drachenkater5397 the regular 14 will have the same warning messages and issues. Only that the regular 14 also has last year's processor. And a price increase. And no high refresh rate (which even the Galaxy A52 has, which is a mid range phone). And no charger. And a proprietary charge port type. And no headphone jack (which the A52 has). And no expandable storage. Etc. Don't buy any iPhone 14 series device

[@AnNguyen-hn5gq]

Thanks!

[@heyheythecat]

It's about the component id. Before replacing with a new component, you'll need a "programmer tool" to copy component id from previous device. This is trick Apple to think you're using your old component.

[@AndyMcBlane]

Fantastic work on this one Hugh, thanks for your dedicated journalism in this area. Quick turn around on this as well!

[@KouroshFarrokhzad]

Excellent work Hugh, this is an amazing video both in research but more importantly analysis. I'm coming over from Louis Rossman's channel and I'm very thankful for his recommendation. Keep up the amazing work, this is very much appreciated by us all (in Canada).

[@m1ch43ll5]

I've changed battery in my iphone 12 with their self repair program. I got message about battery, it's not a battery from them. But contact with support, and running apple diagnostic and having them to do something to my phone via this what was part of their manual, fixed the issue. No issue messages about 3rd party battery.

[@yagneshraviteja]

huge respect for your effort, time in making this video brother _/\_

[@Spyro-jk2ki]

I think it's worth assessing the teardown on the iPhone 14 base model, I heard it has a different repairability design.I think it's worth it.

[@CptFalkon]

I really appreciate you doing these tests with your own money and taking the time to help bring terrible business practices to the light to help educate those who may be unaware. I stopped buying apple products because of their business practices long ago after the whole court case regarding jailbreaking iphones where apple attempted to claim "the consumers do not own the phone, they are paying for the privilege to use it" (Paraphrasing since I don't remember the exact wording)

[@nickbates2009]

Im with you but android never works right either

[@BrodyBaddis]

@@nickbates2009 stay on topic. non-ios phones are easier to fix. yes or no?

[@sebastianzietara4018]

Their claim is legal : you own only the hardware, the software is Apple property. As the hardware doesn’t work without the software, you don’t own the phone.

[@WerewolfMaster]

@@BrodyBaddis yes

[@WerewolfMaster]

@@sebastianzietara4018 It's unethical!

[@Healthandwealth9422]

I loved my Samsung note 3. It was so easy to replace the battery. Pop off the back and take the battery out of the contact pins and put the new one on. The screen? That’s easy too

[@انا_ابراهيم_البناوي]

Hugh Props for your commitment to keep making these types of videos it shows to the average guy how unrepairable these phones have become especially apple phones

[@mtunayucer]

lmao nice pun, huge props

[@انا_ابراهيم_البناوي]

@@mtunayucer Didn't realize that i made a pun lol i just wrote it with out thinking

[@at_oussama]

and as always, average consumers do not care, and they are actually happy to know that their phone purchased from the used market has genuine parts. meanwhile, android phones are sold like crazy by thieves and black market shops, usually having bad third party replacement parts.

[@terabhaiultrasexy]

@@انا_ابراهيم_البناوي delete this reply then everyone will think you are a chad

[@Lord_Reset]

Name should be 14 pro based on the thumbnail and start of video. The iphone 14 seems to have some improvements because they flipped them to opening from the back.

[@bordelon]

@@officialstrike no it’s still glass

[@myrealusername2193]

Interesting!

[@officialstrike]

@@bordelon ah ye I just checked(that’s why I deleted my comment). Apparently the back glass is supposedly to be removable?

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

Every real "pro" has a slot somewhere or at least did! New world: All men will turn into geckos, totally doomed!

[@Lord_Reset]

The back glass is removable but I heard the magsafe/qi coil might be software locked on the base 14s. The display is like a pixel with the metal plate and flex cable going through, and it opens from the back. Seems like more a mixed bag, and it's very strange the base 14s got a massive internal redesign while being virtually identical on the outside, while the pros stayed similar inside but have some differences outside. Also yes, the US models just have a block of plastic where the SIM tray should be.

[@albertos.1127]

Keep up the good work people need to see this before buying an iPhone hopefully you keep doing it each time a new one is out. At least if someone buys one they are well informed on what they are getting into and how antirepair Apple is.

[@ikannunaplays]

9:37 I think it's obvious here that during the install of the OS/Update it burns in the ID of the camera into a peripheral device registry and the reason you loose functionality when swapping is because the ID's don't match what's in the registry. So, when swapping hardware and OS Update/reinstall is needed to update the approve device registry which it thankfully seems is created by using the currently attached devices as the base when installing or updating the OS.

[@robertprzybyla1109]

You absolutely have to do the regular 14, it’s completely different on the inside

[@TechOut]

And the back comes off separately

[@scouttf2143]

Yeah, even though the 14 pros repairability, well sucks. The regular 14 is great and proves that apple at least gives some shit to repairability.

[@darthraider450]

Phone Repair Guru did it yesterday. PBK reviews did the iPhone 14 Pro Max and 14 full teardowns as well and Restore Technique did the iPhone 14 Pro full teardown. It's like the sub 2 mil youtubers are collaborating with these videos.

[@JohnMadinald]

@@ingulari3977 Why are you so butthurt bro? lol

[@JohnMadinald]

Why would he do it, he just finding ways to bash on Apple.

[@rodp.1]

I was considering getting a 14 pro, but after seeing this idk if i can. I repaired my Pixel 5's screen recently, and it was really easy using a Ifixit kit. Apples repairability schemes are insane 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dontworryaboutme6410]

Don't get it at this point might as well buy an older iPhone model.

[@joskcito]

@@dontworryaboutme6410 or buy an android :)

[@mattpopovich]

10:57 “like most things in life, it’ll be better with some alcohol” 😂 Great video, thanks for putting the time in to do this. Heard about your video from Luis Rossmann. Keep up the good fight!

[@BHARGAV_GAJJAR]

When apple store denied to replace ipad battery of my 80 year old father it was over....

[@usernotfound-h2v]

To "save the environment" they could at least keep a gap of 2 years before releasing a new iPhone model. It would give them time to actually bring more new stuff to the new model and people will buy the current model anyway. The "old" processor from the 13 Pro inside the regular 14 is a clear sign the 13 was more than capable to hold up just fine for 2 years minimum

[@m0n4rch911]

Dude are you even listening to yourself. They earn so much they can buy a country and your telling them to stop? Are you crazy? Apple sells EXCLUSIVITY, that should have sent alarm bells on a frenzy but nope. I remember back 13 years ago the posh group wields their phones like a badge and a couple of more years it was the same then till now its the same. Do i hate em? nope and im actually impressed coz that's good social engineering group they have in there working at Apple. I'm more on the indifferent side. So again are you crazy? Why the hell would they stop this express train to riches.

[@usernotfound-h2v]

@@m0n4rch911 Because they will sell the current model anyway without even having to lower the price and bother to produce "new" ones.Are you dumb enough to think they still wouldn't sell?

[@briandk8391]

Lol your telling a company to not release a product that makes them a lot of money every year

[@ShaneKeizer]

Most people don't even need such a fast chip anyway

[@enochboyetey]

@@briandk8391 my thoughts exactly. The primary reason for production is to make money.

[@Perplexer1]

With all the "right to repair" movement we've been hearing over the last several years, they are still able to do this and get away with it. Incredible.

[@AshrakAhmed]

Right to Repair asked battery to be on removable glue, Apple did do it, the glue being hard to access was not on the agenda! You can now get replacement hardware as asked but it's only from authorised Apple vendor to stop piracy and theft of IP. Right to repair asked the phone to be not bricked when open for unauthorised repair, phone now work after unauthorised repair with few luxuries cut out. So all the demand has been meet.

[@Echinacae]

Because people still buy this bs

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Apple and other very large companies (John Deere is the latest at the time of writing this in January 2023) are adopting a 'bare minimum' approach which allows them to say "look, we let people repair their products". The is with the intention of preventing legislation being made law to make home repair mandatory - the problem is that there is still a LOT which they don't allow or which is stupidly expensive. They are, to put it politely, abhorrent. I wish people would stop buying their over-priced, rip-off devices.

[@Perplexer1]

@@SlartiMarvinbartfast The problem is, there is no alternative. Even with what they are doing, I will still buy iPhones and iPads because I simply like them and need them. These things aren't fought with boycotting purchases. They are fought with offering alternative options. Create a company and make a better or even similar device, and offer self-repair, and I'll switch. That is the only way.

[@jerk_store]

@@Perplexer1 Surprised an Android shill hasn't replied to your comment yet. An advertising and data collection agency, masquerading as a _don't be evil_ tech company, isn't an alternative. The only alternative I see, albeit a not very convenient one, is to return to the dumb phone. I'm personally sick of Apple's shit and ready to make that move myself.

[@leventeluksa4667]

Hugh, you can interchange the parts between 2 similar iPhones without issues if you have the tool to "rewrite" the components identifiers (not the serial numbers). This is 100% works with the screen and the truetone, I assume this works the same way with other components as well. You can buy that "re-flasher" tool easily (Quian).

[@shenglong9818]

I tried googling Quian but can't find anything. Is there another name for it?

[@NGC3811]

@@shenglong9818 Qianli

[@wills242]

People really haven’t the faintest inkling of how much more advanced, affordable and high quality our devices really could be today😢

[@KyloBen2016]

I didn't expect anything less from Apple. If I wasn't fully on board with right to repair before, I definitely am now! When I purchase something, ESPECIALLY if I'm spending more than 1000 dollars on it, I should be able to do with it whatever I darn well please! And that includes repairing it! Thank you Hugh, for continuing to bring this issue to light. Maybe if enough people get on board, Apple will start to change their ways. Though I kinda doubt it.

[@outstanding1448]

Or maybe imbeciles will finally wake up and Stop purchasing this 5hitty brand just for the status they think it gives, by owning one (from the other imbeciles).

[@88997799]

Another secret.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIu2mXZvrN2tg8U

[@VCSoulBrother]

I really really enjoyed this tear down of the iPhone 14 Pros! It is a pleasure to meet you Hugh Jeffreys! I’m just finding your channel today, September 22, 2022. I will be tuning in to your videos from this day forward!

[@kuei1215]

Reinstall the battery with a small amount of silicone adhesive instead of the cell phone adhesive. It will work fine and making disassembly much easier.

[@jetfu400]

now this is a real product review... most of phone reviewers don't mention these types of stuff.

[@pablouribe1522]

Man i am sad that Hugh has to spend so much money finding out that things are only getting worse in terms of reparability. It is very predictable. I hope you recover some of the expenses with the content.

[@zakil89]

I’m sure he’ll just return these. Apple has a 7 day return policy

[@prayhe]

@Jarrod I don’t think the views on this vid pay for the two devices tbh

[@sammyjammy6647]

He just swaps back the logic boards and returns one or both of them. No big deal

[@realcyphox5919]

lol, you guys. you realize openig and dissasembling the phones voids the warranty and probably any right to return them?

[@prayhe]

@Jarrod yeah of course I’m talking about the ad revenue and that’s for sure not enough

[@mxc0bbn]

I've been watching Louis R's videos for years and he's right. People don't care as long as they get to sport the logo. It's amazing! I have asked the question of a group of my daughter's friends who all have iphones: How would you feel about Ford or Toyota or Honda not letting you repair your cars unless you buy everything from them? Their answers are always "I would never buy from them again". Then you point out that Apple has been doing that for years and making it worse each year and they go "ohhh" but then continue talking about how "yes" they will get the next iphone . We are sloths incarnate and companies like Apple and Tesla know it. I've stopped letting this ignorance raise my blood pressure. I do the only thing I *can* do: Not buy their products.

[@segoiii]

generation idiot.

[@DeltaSierra181]

Well, I;d rather buy Ford OEM parts anyways. Aftermarket parts are junk!

[@abcdefbcdefg8352]

well, $1000 phones are now disposable, and should be upgraded once a year, if not sooner, so why worry about repairs right? its like buying a new car every oil change, makes total sense...........................

[@bobroberts2581]

Nah, it’s that we’re are literate and willing to take accountability to our choices. Unlock Louis Rossman who actively attacks protections provided under contract law to protect people from accountability for their elective and freely made purchasing choices.

[@PRATERVXEX]

That’s a pretty terrible comparison, though.

[@dtay8913]

This isn't news Hugh. Apple has NEVER cared about sustainability or repairability

[@CommodoreFan64]

There actually was a time when Apple was about repairability back when Steve Woz was the head engineer/designer(I had an Apple IIe as a kid, and I learned how to replace a bad cap on my motherboard, and even add in upgrade cards like a Mockingboard for better sound), and when Steve Jobs was gone from the company when Skully was in charge you could open up many of their computers for easy repair with some cases even being tooless, but when Steve Jobs came back every year it slowly got more, and more to where we are now with Apple, and really accelerated with Tim Cook in charge.

[@whitegoodman7465]

Nope. Same with Apples child slave labor in china and knowing about it for 3 years before cutting ties with them. 11 years old to 15..crazy disgusting company they are. Them and a few other tech companies i will never buy from.

[@99Teutons]

@Boony Tooty except for the fact that the iphone costs more than a thousand dollars and crocs cost 50-100 a pair 🙄

[@thomasandrews9355]

@@CommodoreFan64 as someone who runs a vintage Mac repair shop, I beg to differ. They were always secretive about stuff and over engineered products. There's literally only one schematic for vintage Macs and that's the se/30. Everything else was reverse engineered.

[@buda3d2007]

@@CommodoreFan64 Woz has been quite vocal about this at apple, he is also an avid supporter of the right to repair movement in the states.

[@NexiTech]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@StormyBoi]

The regular 14 does seem to differ a lot in design, would love to see you do the same teardown on the standard 14

[@carstuff4u942]

Phone repair guru, or something like that, has a video on it.

[@dlewis9760]

For the life of me, I have no idea why a screen should be an issue (other than $$$$$ for Apple). NO ONE is going to swap out a screen unless they HAVE TO swap out a screen. Same for everything else, but most everything else Apple could gaslight for technical reasons. Not for a screen.

[@ThiagoNunesRS]

To guarantee that you only can by parts from Apple, even they are originals.

[@GANONINC]

Hi Hugh, I think the front camera module has stopped working because you might have updated its own firmware when you've updated the iPhone to 16.0.1. When you've putted back in its original phone, it was running 16.0. Then you have restored it and it was working again, suggesting that you have downgraded the firmware of the front camera module by doing so, making its version match the iOS version of the phone.

[@NoobsDeSroobs]

So each camera hS its own firmware?

[@opposedscroll7596]

This isn't the case Last year the same issue appeared without the version differences

[@g.o.a.t5975]

No both modules has it's own serial no. That's why it doesn't work when it swapped. Same thing happened with last year's iphone.

[@alexusman]

I just assumed new camera serial was written into the phone with iOS upgrade, so after he replaced the camera with original one, he had 2 conflicting serial numbers saved in different places/SW modules, so original camera was treated as if it was not because of s/n conflict.

[@lliddle7616]

5:56 actually, at least in the US, you do still have to deal with these issues. What you do is you replace the part, and then call Apple support to get them to remove the message over the phone

[@allsmartrepairinternational]

You should use some Isopropanol so you don't need to heat 5 minutes! Heating for to long you can damage the battery. The Isopropanol makes the opening way easier and also cannot damage anything.

[@larrs8887]

Excellent video, those remarks about not feeling like you own something you paid for are on point. It seems like many things we have these days, ownership is being removed completely. The battery is the main thing for me, perhaps you don’t want to swap your phone every two years but just want a battery replacement, sending to apple for a replacement and take two weeks and you might not have a spare phone to use. It should be user replaceable, take the front off without the dam glue and then unplug the battery and there it is. I’d be happy if the phone was a little thicker to allow this.

[@B727X]

Very few reverse this thankfully valves steam is as true ownership as possible they sell the parts too

[@martinrapavy9815]

There will soon be statements like: "This device is licensed, not sold."

[@ses190]

Wait till you can't buy anything anymore because most will simply not be able to afford it, only thing left to do is hire everything for the same price of buying... that's technocracy ultra. It has already started.

[@fiecylick3981]

Always loved your videos to get a good laugh at the shady practices Apple does. Never planned on using iPhones in the first place as I a linux user value privacy and freedom control of my devices. The best yet advice I could give to anyone having an older android phone is have a custom rom on it so you can get security updates and other features that would never be allowed on older phones by stock android. Overall best presentation again. Good work Hugh

[@oelboy]

Privacy and freedom are important! I use arch btw

[@fiecylick3981]

@@oelboy Same I use EndevourOS & GrapheneOS for mobile.

[@-Blue-_]

@@oelboy and I am going to use Linux in future

[@NoName-ml3kt]

I’ve had a perfectly functioning iPhone 12 for 3 years now. I was going to buy a 15 but I’m so glad I didn’t. I think I’ll use my iPhone 12 as long as it works then switch brands. Apple have become way too arrogant!

[@royfern100]

About 4 years back I had an iphone, after that I completely switched over to Android and never switched back...

[@kavashaman496]

Good

[@stevensims3342]

Amazing to see the refined modular component design and absolute intricacy. The micro-interconnects and other absolutely tiny parts in these phones. Exotic tech we have gradually grown accustomed to.

[@PeterdaPanda]

**Pretends to be shocked that Apple doesn’t care about phone repairability**

[@NuckChorris509]

Commenting to help the algorithm. I worked in this industry for years and it still hasn't been addressed. Here's to hoping that Apple will open this up a bit more.

[@darthcabs]

It is of customers such as you that the Apple ecosystem needs! Well done!

[@Cenot4ph]

what it needs is people to stop buying their products to begin with until they become more friendly to consumers

[@FirstLast-vr7es]

What gets me is that (most) all other manufacturers see how much $$$ Apple is making this way, and they're itching to get in on that action. I really want a smartphone for the US market where the manufacturer respects their customers.

[@Yoshi278]

If you have the time for it, SomeOrdinaryGamers (Really big tech youtuber) made a video, and Im sure many others have done the same, of making your own phone and OS depending on what degree of independence you need with your phone. Really recommend looking it up. It's more or less just a matter of picking what model of phone you want and flashing an OS that uses Android as its base.

[@deaddycruel]

buy Motorola

[@leprechaunbutreallyjustamidget]

​@@deaddycruel can confirm my Motorola is great and the battery last 2-3 days

[@totalyrandomh2o]

Apple technician here: To be fair, the Iphone 14 Pro is the only from the 14 lineup where the back is glued permanently in place. the 14, Pro Max and Plus all feature rear-glass replacement. This is due to the new Mid-system part, rather than previous Rear-system part repair.

[@JaiPhone]

Great hugh👍

[@GurkenbauerTim]

Damn not many noticed this comment

[@ssenssel]

I have never purchased an Apple product in my 50 years of life on this planet.. Videos like this reassures I'm right to keep money away from this company.

[@recorderboy936]

I play games with em. Call them and tell them you're returning it and they'll try to compensate you with money for the issue. They gave my mom airpods pro for free and a free wireless charger to keep the phone (iPhone 13 pro).

[@maher.k22]

Same here. The iPhone 14 Pro is so tempting, but I could never support such a terrible company.

[@danteerskine7678]

@@maher.k22 the dynamic island is a pure gimmick, nothing innovative knowing that this type of notification existed already on the Samsung one UI 3 based on Android 11 of last year. How I know this?? Simple, I own 2 different Samsung Galaxy devices, the s9 plus which is currently android 10 and the Galaxy a12 which will get it's last android 12 update this month and the a12 notification does expand , then it retracts just like the so called dynamic island

[@rimmarafosala4010]

@@danteerskine7678 where in the settings did you do that? I'd like to experience it too pls

[@danteerskine7678]

@@rimmarafosala4010 it's not in the settings, this typical one UI notification is found on any Samsung Galaxy devices that has been upgraded or are shipped with android 11.

[@LifehackerAsh]

Thanks for making such videos and bringing these things to public notice. Apple needs to be held responsible.

this was great! take all of it apart with tweezers and put it all back together again in a different phone. My friends sometimes think there phone is being hacked and will also take there phone apart too

[@neurodavis]

Another video I can watch over and over again forever! Basically, Apple is REALLY trying to prevent 3rd-party repairs. "You can still *own* this phone, but you can't repair it. If you break this iPhone, just spend another $3,000 for another one. Thank you! 😉"

[@shapelessed]

In life, savings are the only real freedom. In ownership it's doing whatever you want with whatever you want. As soon as a device leaves the shop, the manufacturer should legally be obligated to provide functionality/security updates, warranty, and kindly f* off.

[@lrc3847]

Even worse. They are even preventing to repair themselves saying that is broke and buy a new phone.

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@lrc3847 O Apple can fix them, and get the parts fully working through their special software(the end user does not have access to it, and never will) that verifies the hardware is the real deal, as Snazzy Labs showed with the self repair kit where he had to call a special number to get everything verified, and working. Also it seems to me they have their 'Genius" techs, and sales staff try to push you to just get a new phone, or charge stupidly high prices for repair that makes a new device seem like a better options. All of Apple's BS is part of why I use Android, and have never spent more than 330 US freedom bucks on my phone every 2 - 3 years when my battery starts to go, or if I break my phone on accident.

[@Threeheadedfox110]

That’s why I have an iPhone 11

[@shapelessed]

@Boony Tooty That's an excuse people make when they are unable to see the bigger picture... Companies don't care if you lose your device and in what way that happens, in fact they want you to, because this means you're more likely to buy a second one.

[@Timillion]

Hugh. Please make a teardown video on regular iPhone 14. It’s apparently more repairable than the pro family.

[@jasonriddell]

there is a chance the "the change of heart" at apple happened to late for the 14 PRO and the 14 NON RPO is a "better" device on the self repair front

[@jnacyber8128]

Good and insightful video, as always. At least for your 3,500 dollars you can still freely swap SIM cards. eSIM only in the USA, which is why I’m not upgrading. eSIM only is effectively “back to the future” of CDMA. No thanks. A future breakdown of a US model of the 14 would be appreciated. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@jjflash2611]

Agreed. The lack of physical SIM Card on the USA Models was one of the reasons I haven't and won't upgrade. Another completely anti-consumer move by Apple.

[@andybianes9547]

@HughJeffreys As negative as it may sound, it is there as an additional layer of security. Let’s say the phone got stolen, if they cannot unlock the phone, they just break and tear the phone down, sell the components for spare parts/ repair. Having this feature activated by Apple makes the phone more secured and increases the likelihood of getting your phone back incase you lost it

[@redacted629]

This (and other videos) must be shared so that people realise and may choose to vote with their wallets. Money seems to be the motivation, so they need to see impact. Buyers may not realise this is moving phones to a service and, as such, they don't truly own them. They can then look at the value proposition to stay or walk. Great videos, by the way.

[@myp0h]

Well said. This is why i do not give apple my money.

[@Elchamuc020]

And sadly other companies are following through (samsung)

[@-Blue-_]

@@Elchamuc020 where tell me one reason apart from removing of headphone jack and still Samsung phone is Repairable compare to apple

[@leonidas14775]

Phones as a service, not to mention changing API levels which are designed to prevent people with older phones from installing new apps.

[@ticenits1926]

I feel like the people who complain about right to repair are the same people who never have and never will repair anything ever.

[@mjesticfalco]

I'm not sure why the pick going flying at 1:55 made me laugh so hard

[@OP_BRUNETU]

Me too 😂

[@noob4head]

I don't understand how Apple can just get away with straight up lying to their customers. They make claims about right to repair and all the good stuff but when it comes to it every new gen of Iphone is more difficult to repair than the previous one. Not only Apple is guilty of this of course, it's a general thing about consumer electronics but they are often the "trend setters". Apple removes headphone jack -> other brands removes headphone jack, Apple removes charger and cable from the box -> other brands do the same ... It's like a messed up "can I copy your homework" situation. Also one last thing ... Apple why are you still using the lightning connector on the Iphones? Just swap to USB C already. isn't like every other Apple product using it by now ?

[@noob4head]

​@@ingulari3977 Yeah I know, I don't really understand it myself.

[@evil1st]

@@ingulari3977 they are starting to sound like the ccp with all the lying, hell maybe thats why apple has everything made in china they might be in good terms with xi. the usb law thing doesnt go in affect until like next year.

[@zedzeduk]

@@ingulari3977 The law only comes into effect in 2024. So Apple can "get away with it" for another generation yet (assuming an iphone 15 this time next year!!).

[@madjh8]

Now we have a "Never used Iphon 14 brand new for sale" This is similar as the case of Jhon Dere, only they can fix the tractors. Law should cut that practice, in EU there are some laws that said that you can change the oil of your car everywhere when it is new and the warranty still will work. We need something similar for every device.

[@nicksacco6024]

Nice work Hugh. You probably know that the Right to Repair question extends to many things including autos, tractors and many other things with electronic devices. John Deere for example has been in the news for this. It's a double-edged sword alright. As far as Apple goes, I switched - too tired of their draconian approach to software, compatibility issues and Itunes.

[@a2340681]

The way Apple protects the environment is consistent. It’s always one step forward but five steps backwards.

[@gandalfwiz20007]

Yeah, they like it green. Green money! From your pocket

[@Invictus_Mithra]

Serializing parts for consumer hardware should be illegal.

[@taj681]

For business & enterprise it should be illegal too, there is no need for such bs.

[@evil1st]

if pc companies did this you would never be able to build your own pc

[@lucianoturano2326]

No. Think about stolen phones. In many countries people die or get shot simply because there is a market for stolen components. Here in Argentina it happens all the time. Sadly, android phones dominates the market and stolen parts are everywhere. I wish all the other companies start doing this, i repeat: people had died because they get shot just because some dude wanted to stole their phone to sell it, and other people buy stolen parts so there is a market for that that is covered in blood. If all devices in argentina where iPhones that market will disappear in the blink of an eye.

[@Invictus_Mithra]

@@lucianoturano2326 I don't think this makes sense. Perhaps it is different in Argentina but why go through all that trouble to steal and then dismantle a phone. Do these people just sell the stolen phone parts to other Argentinians or do they export them to other countries? If they export them, how do they compete with China? If it's just local to Argentina, is there really a big enough market for parts? Also, some android phones have begun to start using serialized parts. Lastly, I don't think serialization will stop theft of phones. Please think about it, do you think most thiefs will stop mid robbery when they see that the user has an iphone? No, they are trying to steal and not get caught. They will take what they can and leave. Apple products are still being stolen today despite serialization. All this does is make the companies more money and create more waste.

[@sjdoiajsd]

@@Invictus_Mithra Actually there could be two things going on. One is "serialization" and the other one is calibration. Many components might need recalibration after being replaced. Many parts that were "serialized" are calibrated, when a first-party does a repair on them. Hugh also made a video some time back, where he reviewed A51 and A50 fingerprint issues and also said that Samsung has serialized parts in their phones, when in reality after official screen replacement is done on those phones, a calibration is also a step that needs to be completed.

[@chrisxmichael88]

I did notice on both phones you never reset that little metal thing next to the sim card. That little detail might be one of the reasons it didn't except the swap. Idk I just noticed I never saw it reset. When you push the tab happens at 3:33

[@jozsefizsak]

I'm very grateful for the work you put into keeping us informed.

[@Thanos0001]

Even though pretty much all companies are doing this, Apple by far seems to be the most egregious when it comes to keeping their customers from fixing their own devices. I wonder how long it will be before car companies won't allow you to change your own oil.

[@hanspeter24]

introducing the bmw ix which won’t allow users to open the hood on their own…

[@Ivan_1986]

Maybe when cars will stop using oil by going full electric or something. Oh, wait…

[@TheJosiahTurner]

@@Ivan_1986 ironic since tesla is highly anti RTR lmao

[@9manny99]

BMW already did. So did Tesla but for repairs of Salvage cars.

[@Arobert1403]

My iPhone is coming up to five years old. I had the battery replaced and it still performs like a new phone. No repairs needed! I have ordered a 14 ProMax but will keep the X for many of its excellent functions that don’t rely on a Telstra subscription. Instead of cticising Apple for making things difficult to repair, how about praising them for making things that don’t need to be repaired?

[@Zerone2007]

I really hope that we will soon have a law in the EU that stipulates that devices must be able to be repaired without disadvantage. I think without the EU we wouldn't see a usb-c on the normal iPhone next year either. This all makes me really wonder why I still use an iPhone. I currently have the 13 Pro Max and also Apple care. but I think if the prices stay like this and next year the normal iPhone still doesn't have a 120 hz display I will switch back to Android. I love that all of my Apple devices work so seamlessly together, but the price is getting to be too high. I don't just mean the price of the device itself.

[@wanderer9839]

this law would promote rampant theft rings to steal more tech devices

[@mathewng1988]

@Jinx Yup, 100% EA FIFA vibe here. Question though, why buy new phones when 3GS is 100% complete familiarity?

[@mihaiioc.3809]

@@mathewng1988 Because of device specs

[@zairadile]

There are now places where the 3GS cannot connect to any towers as the towers themselves don't support older radio technologies any more.

[@sub0rLai]

@@mathewng1988 Because the UI is familiar, but the specs (camera quality, processing chip, storage capacity) increase every year. You're basically buying the same phone UI but with better speed, camera quality, and storage. Also, the app store app's are no longer supported very well on older iPhones (iPhones below the 7) However, Apple is still trash compared to Android. The only reason I use iPhone is so I can have iMessage... but like, the day Apple switches to RCS messaging like android (instead of the outdated SMS on currently iPhone) is the day I will switch to Android because then I will be able to send quality photos/videos and text messages to my friends that own an iPhone from my Android. Today that's not possible, because Android uses RCS and iPhone uses SMS which makes all messages from Android to iPhone look like shit.

[@alantorrance6153]

Maybe those difficulties you face with I(diot)Phone, is why I use a more normal brand. But thank you for a very informative and interesting video.

[@billn8555]

Thank you for the in depth analysis. I have been an apple supporter from the beginning, really, almost the beginning with my first apple product in 1979 Apple 2. It really saddens me, but I am done with Apple. Just like Jillette, they went too far with planned obsolescence, anti competitive designs, anti competitive repairs, all to maximize the users costs and apple profits. There are just as good phones and operating systems out there. I am done with apple, mic drop.

[@7gugts3d4ROBOTufyuguhihimpl9]

Thats why i still use a flipphone

[@jokers7890]

apple has been worse than microsoft for over 20 years

[@user-ec6ej4dp6t]

Windows is better.

[@mikenaugz88]

I quit them a few years ago and haven't regretted it at all, after jobs died they just kept copying Samsung so, stopped making excuses for them and switched, never been happier. I can't believe you guys don't even get a charger anymore 🤣🤣🤣🤣 greedy assholes how much money do they need?...

[@adrealme2336]

so what is better option than apple iphone ?? Google pixel ?