AirPod's But... Repairable?

In this video, we tear down the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and assess repairability in comparison to the Airpod Pros. We take a look at how difficult replacing the battery would be on these as well as replacing other components that commonly fail. This video can be used as a tutorial to fix or repair your Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as well.
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[@PhoneRepairGuru]

Tried to get this out as soon as possible! Hope you guys enjoyed :)

[@Rixify_]

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[@fingerpainter1234]

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[@theinsideoftechnology5134]

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[@fingerpainter1234]

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[@sharifaali824]

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[@Legofan2676]

Gonna be a sick day when people make a transparency mod for the buds 3 pro case.

[@Henrys12341]

YESSSSS

[@Tuffest_Leader]

I know that's what PRG is doing rn lmao

[@fingerpainter1234]

@@Legofan2676 yes

[@CyberCatBlues]

This needs to be a thing

[@ultrariz3000]

Please someone comment when they make a clear case!!!!

[@Henrys12341]

freaking W samsung on repairability

[@ThatIceChampion]

Just wait until you hear about all of their garbage terms…

[@tarandeepsidhu6812]

​@@ThatIceChampioncould you elaborate please?

[@spiritedsoul777]

​@@ThatIceChampion elaborate here. Don't just speak nonsense without making it make sense.

[@1403gavin]

@@tarandeepsidhu6812If you send a device to be repaired by Samsung and you’re caught they may pull an Asus (send it back in pieces).

[@ThatIceChampion]

@@spiritedsoul777 1: Samsung forces any 3rd party repair people to give all their customer’s information to them. 2: if a repair shop finds a non Samsung part in the device, the part will be taken out and will NOT be replaced. 3: Samsung Support also takes ass long to deal with. I speak from experience. 4: their repairs cost a lot since they sell parts bundled It isn’t nonsense, its just as bad if not worse as Apple’s.

[@fftcdragonboy7999]

I can see clear case mods happening xD

[@doodskie999]

Dbrand is definitely gonna make a transparent look sticker/wrap or transparent case for this bad boy 100%

[@brandon_nope]

dbrand presumably stopped making AirPods case skins due to the difficulty of just applying them so I doubt it

[@ImSayyD]

+ there's no real point of making a skin when changing the case is so easy, you don't even have to unscrew anything or remove any adhesive.

[@froggotheboi]

​@@brandon_nopea case would be nice then

[@TechWorld-np2ok]

3:01 actually....the Buds themselves are IP57, the charging case is only IPX2 from what I know

[@GlitchingRobin]

That's correct

[@paranaenselol]

Should be easier to make the case ip67 or the same as the buds ip than making the buds that ip rating

[@CaptainRex332]

3:47 although yes you do have to solder it you could probably just buy a replacement board and if Samsung really wants to go 1 step further in repairability they could sell it themselves

[@MoistCrouton]

If the EU laws pass they will have to

[@SadisticLoli]

That board probably has all the info about the buds including serial numbers. I think replacing it would disconnect you from your buds so youll have to reconnect Edit: newest buds can track location and are account tied like apple products

[@BILLYBOBERTJOE]

Let’s all pray for PRG that he survives his Apple Watch disease😭😭🙏🙏

[@Ineedsubs75]

Ok

[@tschuuuls486]

On the OG Buds and Buds+ Samsung told the battery manufacturer to stop selling the battery (manufacturer sold it before) 😢

[@James.576]

That's really uncool of samsung.

[@f4lco021]

Is not the true … the battery are the same of the Sony XM3 and they are standard. In my sony I have change and upgrade the battery with Varta CP1254 A4 (they’re not cheap but they’re better than the original ones)

[@real_andrii]

​@@f4lco021was curious about the price, found them for 12€ per battery. Not cheap, but, considering it goes in your ears, that's not extremely expensive.

[@markofenev4545]

The buds+ used a standard button cell battery in the buds lol

[@tschuuuls486]

The buds+ use a EVE icr1454s not the varta cell like the OG buds. That one is not that readily available, but ifixit us seems to stock them now. There are posts of a few people that had issues sourcing them from elsewhere :)

[@valramos2003]

I’m giving these Buds3 Pro a try because my last two AirPods Pro developed crackling sounds when transparency or anc are engaged.

[@johnbach2077]

ME TOO!!! Its super annoying and only really happens when they move around in my ear with that on

[@ricky1000]

Well they don't work well when using a non samsung phone and the codec is restricted to the s23 to s24 series

[@ShaydTheDragon]

I had that with Buds 2 from Samsung, make sure the microphone on the airpod is not dirty.

[@dirtydirtsgt4751]

​@ricky1000 the codec is on every samsung phone but the UHQ capability requires a flagship phone with Bluetooth 5.3 which is S23 and later

[@myqaveli]

I have them they’re not bad with my iPhone

[@foxinyt-x1]

A transparency mod for that buds would look so cool

[@EpicBlade2]

Great to see that jerryrig and you uploaded at the same day

[@ab72_s]

I got mine delivered way earlier on pre-order, and I am taken aback by this pair of buds. Sure, they copied Apple, so what? The consumer is winning in the end! The repairable design would make batteries be replaced so much easier! The sound is just on par, or maybe sometimes even better than the AirPods Pro that I have, and they work so seamlessly on my Samsung phone, the AI features, and the blade lights are so much cool! I lost them in the dark, and the blade lights helped me locate them. Since these were delivered, I have not using my AirPods Pro at all! Samsung really outdid themselves!

[@AkiraMiles]

All of Samsung's Buds Pro are better than the AirPods because all of them are Hi-Fi certified, unlike any AirPods Pro.

[@1993rufus]

Now that One UI 6.1.1 is out. Turn on UHQ and you will see that Airpods are toys compared to the Buds 3 Pro!!!

[@ChunkSaved]

The inside of that case looks so cool, you should make it transparent!

[@James_D.]

Apple should take some notes.

[@ZetronYT]

Samsung copied apple bruh

[@luckyempire7721]

Design wise, yes, repairability, no​@@ZetronYT

[@NikuWither]

@@ZetronYT in a better way

[@JihanW006]

@@ZetronYT Samsung owns JBL, they had this design for decades. Just cause you have only seen airpods. Doesn't mean its the first of their kind

[@Faizan29353]

@@JihanW006 Apple keeping everyone in their garden

[@Officialplayer101]

2:55 The IP57 resistance is only for the buds itself not the case

[@grosvinhdz6574]

I had the opportunity to see those earbuds on a store the other day. And I was impressed of the low quality in the manufacturing, cheap materials. Etc.

[@FelipeGonzalezHerrera]

2:44 It's not small, it's average.

[@NOTHING...00000]

Really 🤨😏 It is small 😂

[@FoxDrive99]

Transparent case mod maybe, love to see it ❤🤩

[@flavio6325]

I am impressed by the complex technology involved in this equipment.

[@srivishnusaran1224]

Time for seeing it in transperent casing 👀

[@bunnatang2081]

transparent case is just like bikini with butt acnes out

[@Holycurative9610]

As someone who has repaired laptops for over 20 years repairability is a massive thing. When a customer brings in a laptop that's uneconomical to repair I offer them a price for it and then repair it so some kid (or adult) can use it for school or home, not all parents can afford a laptop and if you have 3 or 4 kids it can get expensive. The cost of repair is sometimes very minimal but my time isn't cheap, a part costing maybe £10 can take 2-3 hours to fault find and replace and nobody wants to spend £200ish to fix a 10 year old laptop worth £50. Conversely a part costing £300 can be fixed in an hour, it's fault finding that takes the time and then there's often a wait for spare parts because firms like Apple/Samsung lock down the supply chain so I have to find second hand parts. I have a lot of spares but I can't keep a broken laptop from every brand or I wouldn't be able to move for broken laptops.

[@DWB_Plushworld]

It’s a good day when PRG uploads.

[@Lokaminiac]

You are the only one who could change my mind on these new buds. Now I wanna get one. 😊

[@victorjohn9586]

This is not hard for you bcoz you are the professional guy with lots of experience ❤

[@stevemaricar4350]

It's an interesting point about higher repairability possibly leading to less electronic waste.

[@sidneycooper]

Great video! I, too, do much of my own repairs.

[@LucasOQ]

Hey PRG I also have a mark of my Apple Watch in my wrist though that one’s from a school field trip in a really sunny day, anyway just know that it disappears with time.

[@musabnurbaki2047]

I wish we could like a video more than once. Every minute I scroll down to like the video and I see that I like the video. :)

[@game_masterariana]

Imagine how sick it would look with a clear case❤️‍🔥

[@MML66]

One time, I tried to repair an iPhone. It was just a nightmare. Putting the battery and the short cord back in its place, as if it was one of those things that if you opened it, everything would not go back to how it was.

[@Coffeeofficial2024]

Nice video love ur work ❤

[@Bankroll1223]

Do a video swapping galaxy buds pro 3 parts

[@khamigen]

Won't matter, they cannot bind speakers usb ports or raw battery cells by serial number. And noone is gonna swap parts soldered to the logic board, that's not worth it financially.

[@Bankroll1223]

@@khamigen awwww

[@khamigen]

@@Bankroll1223 no, no, that's a good thing. They can't forbid battery replacements this way. Seriously considering these after my airpods die for sure ✌️

[@Bankroll1223]

@khamigen ooh well what do i know in just a measly tech enthusiasts

[@gooderzombkat8825]

Shell swaps for the buds 3 pro r gonna be lit

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

So nice to see you come up in Algorithm.When skin clears try bandaid.Sensitive skin can be blessing and curse.Always Enjoy.💯✌️

[@Edgar-and-Wrench]

Do the earbuds themselves have a moisture indicator inside of them to show that they have been submerged in water?

[@ISHRAIHAN.]

Make the case transparent

[@unstoppableevan2699]

I’m pretty sure, according to my little bit of research, the Galaxy buds 3 and buds 3 pro are actually somehow compatible with iPhones, however you do lose out of some features. But with how cool the buds 3 look, I’d literally be willing to replace my first gen AirPods Pro with galaxy buds 3/3 pro.

[@Xiefux]

you can use it with iphone, just like airpods can be used with android. you do lose some features not using galaxy buds on samsung phones, but nothing too big

[@Estefferson]

You can set up the buds3 on a Samsung device or PC and then connect to the Iphone. You will keep the main functions.

[@marioelburro1492]

I think this applies to any Bluetooth earbuds. I was using 1st gen air pods on my samsung years ago. Dont think companies cab make Bluetooth exclusive besides certain functions

[@Matt-bp5vy]

Damn, this video just convinced me to get them and s24. I was thinking of trying iPhone 15 and AirPods Pro for a couple years just for a change but that ship has sailed

[@JadDeluxe]

Any specific dates for when you will make a video for the Z Flip/Z Fold 6

[@borvekharsyntiew986]

Are you gonna do a transparent mod for the Galaxy Buds3 Pro like what you did for the S23 Ultra? Or maybe give them a frosted look like the Beats Studio Buds+?

[@JFletcher2062]

Can you hit the shell of the case with some clear spray paint?

[@ameteuraspirant]

do the wires to the inductive coils look like they'll wear out or snap after a few bends? I worry about just sitting them akimbo like that while working on it.

[@Vindoublediesel]

A real test to do would be to test if it is possible to replace the board assuming the board comes with the usb-c port on it and still have full functionality

[@mzee2494]

I wanted to see how to remove the speaker of buds 3 (not pros) and if it is possible to clean the grill from the inside?😢

[@Kingeggmangaminstuff]

Definitely buying these.

[@LuminousSpace]

i have been reluctant to buy tws due to repairability hope this wont be any issue

[@MrUmy786]

Could you tell me the model number of the screwdriver you’re using?

[@bigtex68]

Where do you buy replacement parts?

[@mrfoxesite4482]

iFixit

[@Pragadeeshwaran.S]

Bro try to make it transparent

[@TheArrivaGuylol]

Yo phonerepairguru why you wont try makin Transparen buds 3 pro case? it would be cool

[@rowd8343]

Omg is really easy. i changed the battery from one bud of my Realme Buds Air Pro. But, now the case battery life is kinda low, but, i will use it until it dies completely. It just involves, opening, disconnecting one cable, separate some glue, desolder the battery, place the new one, and boom, new buds.

[@shazadhassan2324]

imagine clear housing for that ❤

[@keepthinking2666]

Just got mine today.I'm not a fan of any Airpods, they do not sit in my ear well and if I move my jaw and open my mouth up-and-down, they fall out just like almost every other earbud, other than Bose, but after I switched mine to the smaller tips, they stayed in my ear with my mouth moving up-and-down. Around as well, I was shaking my head. I would love to see someone make transparent base cases for these so that you could say slide them out and put them in transfer cases. So you can see the insides kind of like what we did back in the early two thousands, with next telephones, we took out all the insides, moved them to a clear case

[@xa-xii4865]

Try swapping the earbud tips between the airpods and galaxy buds

[@JohnsonJohnsonJohnson-j6r]

Honestly surprised, it sits just a bit below the fairphone buds. The only issue I have is the price and the fact that they have stems

[@xXkainhighwindXx]

Hope that these types of devices get more repairable over time. I hate how my buds 2 pro became paper weights that samsung themselves won't bother to fix

[@supermat1937]

What a win for repairability.

[@pooyakhalili406]

Which one do you perfer? I think we a need head to head test Also please tear down the new Galaxy fold and flip 🙏

[@motoramerika]

hey i got a question can i usem them on my iphone 15 pro max ?. and when it works what features can i still use or what features are disabled ?

[@wilsonxia536]

Can you modify it into a transparent charging case aside from the upper cover

[@dd-di3mz]

Could you imagine how amazing it would be if the next gen Galaxy Buds would be released in 2 versions. One normal version with the case and one without the case. Only the ear buds would be sold, so you can keep your old casing and if need be you can upgrade to a newer casing at any time.

[@zaeemjahangiri2520]

I love your videos, bro. My friend and I watch you every chance we get. I'm a Samsung fanboy; he's Apple.😊

[@H0R535]

I hope there's a transparent case mod in the future.

[@JournVen]

Thank you master

[@williamsanborn9195]

iFixIt mentioned you and this video, bro!!!

[@1lessidiot]

You can 3D print a transparent case for it like the lid and it would look SICKKKKKK!!!

[@Sugashak212]

So when trying to change different size ear tips, the end broke and I can't swap it out nor can use my right bud. The quality control issue is no joke. Samsung support had been horrible still no resolution

[@j_0076]

I'm kinda hoping to see a samsung buds 2 pro break down to try and fix it as easy like this 😅

[@dragonvoyager2419]

Soundpeats air 5👍 bluetooth 5.4v, tripla magnet and many other things. performance is necessary for a nice run.

[@preciousa.4384]

a transparent cover will make so much sense and beauty

[@Lvrboipluto]

Ngl I prefer the form factor of the buds 2 over this air pod like design sad to see Samsung change it

[@marcosemad821]

next short should be swapping the housings of two different colors of the buds

[@AG.Floats]

I love them they sound real great too. Got em for $108

[@GaosArmy-Offical]

FINALLY EARLY! get the white so you get the Samsung compatible AirPods(TM)

[@TheManuelHayabusa]

For clarification, the IP57 water resistance is only for the buds themselves. Not the case.

[@erigil05]

2:50 Its only the buds that are IP57 water resistant, not the case

[@wys0123]

You should put lanyard holes on that airpod, I mean Galaxy buds pro case

[@l_antilope]

RPG you should look at the new Fairbuds! If you can at least..

[@siwooclub]

2:55 the product page says the case isn't waterproof, only the earbuds.

[@px_Crp]

The fact that the buds fits perfectly in the vice, it shows Samesung just did a copy-pasta with the design

[@SilentRoses]

Yeah credit that theyre easy to repair, but the issue i found was finding parts haha. They were usually heavily expensive!

[@Sand_29]

call bro jerry for this one

[@Istofet]

Now make them transparent

[@rhoem1353]

If this easy to repair comparatively might want buy it in future once it price drop from current one

[@farhaantipu7074]

Hi Im from India and wanted to ask if you can fix an apple ipod nano 4th gen? Would love it if you could help me out. Pls tell me how to send it across to you 🙏❤️🎉

[@NarutoUzumaki-gk5yv]

5 million soon and a play button

[@abbottskrobak9932]

do a clear mod for the galaxy buds

[@gameeverything816]

Wow I always thought the batteries were in the stem on these kinds of headphones

[@AbhayBalachandra]

Unfortunately globally they have withheld the release of Buds 3 Pro due to some issues 😢. Mostly it's about the the silicon eartips which are tearing down while trying to remove them.

[@jadenjames3624]

Still got the buds plus 5 years movin strong 💀🙏

[@Evrgvtvt]

Can you put the Samsung bud to the airpod

[@P.A.T.]

Exceptional! Thanks!

[@Everythingisanedit-msn]

Please do a clean case for the galaxy buds Please 😢

[@ayushgupta3427]

The buds are water resistant not the case

[@Psydank]

I feel like I'm one of the few who doesn't like the stem design. It just doesn't feel right. Plus, I much prefer the touch controls of the Buds2. More convenient in my opinion

[@tylerjames1716]

The case doesnt have a water resistance rating. Only the buds themselves do.

[@AumTalkz]

Nothing + Apple = Galaxy buds 3 pro 😂😂

[@blazyegamer]

Tf no its not

[@mathiasgreen6506]

Cool video 🎉

[@Toothless_the_Nigjt_Fury4010]

only the buds themselves are ip57 water resistant, not the case