iPhone 12 Restoration - Is it worth the effort?

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I bought a SMASHED iPhone 12 from a Tradie. Is it worth repairing?
The cost of replacement parts coupled with the time and effort involved in restoring this phone is up for debate. iPhone full frame swaps are notoriously difficult and tedious, but are they getting even more complex?
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Tools & Parts:
- iPhone 12 Housing - www.ebay.com.au/itm/354076832...
- REPART iPhone 12 Prime High Capacity Battery Replacement - shop.rewa.tech/detail/repart-...
- Refox Tag On Battery flex - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Charging Port replacement
- RP30 iPhone Programmer - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Refox RS-1 Screwdriver Set - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Refox RS50 Mobile Phone Opener & Clamp Fixture (2-in-1) - shop.rewa.tech/detail/refox-r...
- Small iPhone parts - www.ebay.com.au/itm/385053755...
- Qianli Battery Welder - shop.rewa.tech/detail/qianli-...
- Phyhoo PUK Micro TIG welder - www.phyhootool.com/en-au/prod...
- Ozito Heat Gun - www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-200...
- E6000 Glue
- Andonstar ADSM302 Microscope
- ChemTools 99.8% Isopropyl Alcohol
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250ml Spray - amzn.to/3cIRncH
- Dremel 4000
- Green Nylon spudger
- ESD tweezers
- LUXIANZI Tweezers
- Qianli 007 Side Glue Cleaner/Remover Set - shop.rewa.tech/detail/side-gl...
- Nylon tweezers
- Various plastic spudgers/pry tools
- Microfibre cloth's

[@1fjeflistens]

In addition to your surgical skills, your camera, and mic are grade A. Soo satisfying.

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's great, thanks! I'm always worrying about the audio, thinking it sounds crappy, or music too loud/soft, narration too loud/soft. 😀

[@gperme1993]

I always appreciate how thorough you are with your phone repairs. Crazy what you had to do to get the battery working without the warning notification

[@miroslavmilan]

Speaking of which, I thought the add-on little circuit board only needed to stay on temporarily, in order to fool the iPhone it’s a genuine battery, and possibly to reset the cycle count to zero using the battery programmer. At least that’s what I seem to remember watching other repair videos. Or is that model-dependent too, and Apple cracked down on this yet again, forcing the dongle to stay on? 😢

[@DanielTheBigD]

The Face ID edit and criminal records joke cracked me up 😂

[@JohnRowley]

I wasn't confident this one would go well given the state of it - but you did it! That lucky little fella was saved from landfill for a few more years thanks to you 😇

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks John 👌

[@JohnRowley]

: ) @@RestoreTechnique Watched this morning when I was kind of working. Day done and on my second watch through with full attention and enjoying the gross macro-shots of crud cleaning and all the little ambient sounds.

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@JohnRowley Could you tell that I was making the sounds for the earpiece cleaning? 😄

[@JohnRowley]

State of the art sound effects 😁@@RestoreTechnique

[@Anonymous-bz8sd]

3:10 too cute 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Australia has no criminal history! 👏👏 love it

[@T3CHGY007]

That battery pull was the best ASMR ever!

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄🤌

[@satsumagt5284]

It was clearly the earpiece cleaning

[@RestoreTechnique]

@@satsumagt5284 😆

[@_King_Tech_]

This is one of the most precise iphone repair that I've ever seen! Well done mate!👏👏

[@PBKreviews]

lol. When they tell you, "I have never installed a passcode on the phone, I'm sure of it". Then 20 minutes later they tell you "But you can try XXXX and see if it works", and it somehow magically works.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Haha yeah, this guy "shouldn't be a passcode..." 😆

[@Nikkerston]

i was suprised that the display wasnt even cracked seeing what the phone has gone through

[@RestoreTechnique]

Yeah same, I was prepared for a screen replacement

[@lisarayner3091]

Another masterpiece from you. The detail is so good. And I love the way you're adding in the subtle dry humour. Very cute! And how good is it that @PCBWay sponsors you? They're the perfect company for it because of their extensive range of tech products and components.

[@Wierie_]

Great video, very entertaining to watch a pro. First time I've seen the battery replacement be a 100% success.

[@akshaygurnal2087]

19:20 That Cleaning sound of earpiece grill coming out of your mouth was hilarious 😂

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄 Forgot to record audio on that hehe

[@AntiIlluminati_GR]

I enjoyed every single sec. Professional work! Thank you a lot for sharing.

[@harmonic5107]

The ringer going off sent me into panic mode 😂 been working on call in IT for 5 years now. Scrambled to check my phone before I realized. Nicely done audio trick there. Not sure how you made it sound like it was in the room rather than from headphones. The rest of the repair was great as well, as always with your channel.

[@harmonic5107]

Wow, the struggle you had to go through with the battery is pretty intense. My experience is limited to a galaxy s8 and s10. But I can't say I've ever seen that kind of anti repair BS before.

[@user-jg7ir5yk7s]

That’s also my work alarm it also freaked me out on my day off

[@Triggas]

Ngl, probably the best phone repair format ive ever seen.

[@chinhinh8068]

This is so satisfying to watch! Lots of care and dedication put into the phone and the video itself. Love it! You just earned one sub! Love the little humor “I’m very bendy” from Friends in the beginning too lol

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks mate! 🖐😁

[@Alpha.Gaming.99]

It is amazing the details you cover, literally hats-off. Really like watching your videos. KEEP UP THE WORK BUDDY !!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks so much dude 😀

[@joesaiditstrue]

i could watch these videos all day

[@T3CHGY007]

I think this has been the most intense iphone repair that I have ever seen!

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄 haha cool

[@addy.is.live1]

The attention to details 🔥❤️

[@kizitoderrick2468]

Australia Has no Criminal History (Killed me) Soooooooo Impressive----------------Well Done Champ😋

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄👍

[@I_am_Allan]

3:14 🤣🤣 That's a good one mate. As a Canadian, I got a good laugh.

[@rik2207]

people who knows🌚

[@endlessengineering1488]

Very satisfying to see and Hear a fellow Aussie

[@finnjacobs]

3:58 what kinda charger is that? I love how you tested literally ALL the functions

[@RestoreTechnique]

Wireless charger built into a couch. I don't actually own a wireless charger so had to use my housemates couch 😄

[@GhostDevilGamer]

How patiently he did it while keeping us entertained 👍🏼👌🏼

[@atomicorang]

❤I appreciate your professionalism and patience❤

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Transitioning from red to blue is like having a new iPhone lol

[@clintmonroe9143]

Excellent cleaning sounds effects for the ear piece grill mate. Brought me right into the moment

[@jayvansickle7607]

I had no idea that I’d watch the whole process…. But that was amazing.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Haha yay

[@andszym10]

i love sound of battery straps removal :D... thank you for fantastic video!

[@savekillqqpsounds8473]

I love the microphone flying while you try to plasce it into its hole makes me feel better about myself since i keep shooting screws the same way 😂

[@MiroLakosil]

Recording it all with a Samsung. Loving that! 🙂 Great restoring work as always of course. 👍

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers 😄

[@PCBWay]

We just enjoy so much your phone repair seriesss

[@haluyolo7568]

Finally a channel that doesn't do fake "my phone is broken I send it to you please fix it" kind of script

[@Nacho1234]

Greeeeat job! I'm still flipping out with your mastery... And the number of useful tools you have XD

[@Anonymous-sf2wk]

I wish i would have learned to do these types of things, It must be really cool to know how to restore these products!

[@ruinleon2639]

Biggest concern on wanting to rebuild iphones is the icloud lock fears so props to you for finding a real deal to unlock it with

[@abreezyyt1705]

Thats a lot of work and the profit of not much. But still a satisfying to watch 👍🏻

[@HisDarkfashion]

this was so satisfying to watch

[@RestoreTechnique]

Great!

[@jyashgaming]

You have just engaged me for 20mins and i am not aware of that....amazing restoration video dude...enjoyed it..😄😄

[@rajaselvamraja6078]

Super dood , amazing work. Your minute attention is very impressive ❤.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks bro

[@rajaselvamraja6078]

@@RestoreTechnique yeah 🫂

[@SolarisZen]

“And Australia has no criminal history…” literally settled by criminals. 😂😂😂

[@RestoreTechnique]

😁

[@SolarisZen]

@@RestoreTechnique Also loved that you restored this iphone! Especially getting rid of that battery warning

[@alxcastro95]

19:19 ooooh! that sounds effects ! 🔥

[@kentmagbanua]

Watching this after someone broke my iphone screen while replacing the battery, your skills are really fascinating.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers mate

[@madoca.8290]

Wow,was für eine professionelle Reparatur.Mein Respekt für diese Arbeit. Danke

[@julianomengue]

Well done sir! 😊

[@mtridgee11]

Great Video & sounds. That Mini welder is BANANAs, soo cool

[@user-zx4tg2zv6v]

용접 보는데 와~ 소리가 절로나네요.. 따봉 안줄수가 없습니다 😊

[@kardesai]

bro, you did an impeccable job.

[@LeoAX-dw5ow]

sick work sir ! never tought it would be so complicated and laborious to make iphone restoration.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks dude

[@TiimmyFTurner]

Your video can get better, but your work is amazing

[@codelinx]

The content on this is so good.

[@codelinx]

Wow sound effects at 19:16 are definitely in the running for sound effects of the year!🤯🤩

[@gabbazeck1]

@RestoreTechnique you dont have to reprogramm the battery on the pc. after you installed the bypass tool on the battery you have to start the phone with the charger. then it will show 100%. greetings!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Ah ok thanks

[@im4ch3t3dimachete5]

That’s a great video !!! Great done ✅

[@LeeMooEez]

That micro tig is new to me 😍 I search for it and can’t find it but actually they market it as jewelry spot welder LOL

[@cwdaniels4]

I was not going to subscribe, but when you dropped the rear speaker with expert precision ... I had to ;-)

[@phonerepaircraft8676]

i always love your video ❤❤❤

[@ventcivasilev5535]

Nice skills❤ verry smart way to give youre aponsors credit. When you realy use theare parts.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers mate

[@christopherwood12]

Never knew the iPhone 12 port is the same as the colour of the phone

[@juliaandsanderdekoning]

"(..), and Australia has no criminal history." - hahah, I'm dead!

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄

[@DiyfixtoolCi]

Great video, I learned a lot of useful things

[@geertromain]

Amazing skills, seriously impressive. 😲

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thank-you!

[@PerMejdal]

I think you should have bought a case with the small parts included, and it was unnecessary to replace the battery. This would have saved a lot of time and some money. Making it more worth your time. However I am glad to see the replacement of these parts in the video.

[@RestoreTechnique]

The frame with all the small parts costs $200. Profit would be almost nothing.

[@Lincipop13]

So satisfying ❤

[@elmerganzan9131]

Nice job and it's amazing talent, using tools and hightech gadgets, thanks boss.

[@acolis89]

So that's how ASMR for technicians sounds like...

[@OurNotSoSeriousLife]

Another great one. ❤

[@Gioelemusic]

Cleaning the grids of the iPhone 12 I drilled two of them, I should replace the grids on the right and left in the articular the one where you replaced the orange colour part and the one on the left. I bought the kit you showed on video but unfortunately I can't find any video how to replace the grids

[@gazehound]

"Australia has no criminal history" hahaha

[@RestoreTechnique]

🤫

[@lisarayner3091]

Haha!! 🚔👮‍♀️

[@login415]

This is the only asmr channel in my subs now

[@BiologiCaos]

Just perfect! 👏👏👏

[@lloyd1001]

how long did it take you - great video!

[@luck0wsky]

i love your content, especially the ones where you disassemble and reassemble the device... but i have a question (i would be honored if you could answer) what is the recive you use to make the smartphone water resistant again?!

[@RestoreTechnique]

recive? You mean adhesive? This: m.rewa.tech/detail/for-apple-iphone-12-12-mini-12-pro-12-pro-max-screen-repair-tape-waterproof-seal-sticker-replacement.html

[@Rockardo_]

tig welding a phone is a first for me lmao

[@CyberPunkSimms]

"and Australia has no criminal history" 🤣🤣

[@JohnPhelyno]

You had me laughing on the "expert percision"

[@legithacks7342]

Good job m8. Just one more tip: you can buy original apple display adhesive stripes from self service repair program. Kind regards

[@Idkijustlike2useYoutube]

“And Australia has no criminal history” haha 😉

[@tadzique]

No criminal history 😂😂😂 - gold

[@RestoreTechnique]

😁

[@ilbufalantdellefigurine4488]

Great video

[@buttercup5470]

My son has an iPhone 11. It has a lot of micro scratched on the screen and the camera lenses have some nicks around them. The battery health has about 90%. Would it be worth it to have it restored.

[@hardeharde6854]

good job man.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks

[@mota7506]

great job!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers ✌️

[@rjmendoza]

How long did it take you? Because you can divide that 175 into the hours spent and see if it’s worth your time. And was there a true profit based on the revenue per hour

[@lhuhirako]

Awesome restoration waaay better that those fake ones

[@RestoreTechnique]

😀

[@thinkingRN]

"im very bendy" KEKW

[@petrpohnan7028]

TO JE HUMÁČ

[@jhonycampos1093]

Such a nice Aussie mate

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄👍🇦🇺

[@subirmondal1993]

Awesome. Now ship it to me. ♥️♥️ 😁😁 love from India.

[@timsmotorcyclediary]

What about the labor charge? That’s a huge item of most repair jobs. Regardless, that was entertaining to watch. Subscribed.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks dude 😀 Yeah labour charge is the profit, which I earn for doing the job.

[@keevdesign]

Beautiful

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thank you

[@ionutmih97]

This video satisfied my OCD

[@RestoreTechnique]

Great 😄

[@user-ekrf35d85gn]

I got an iPhone 12 regular in 2020 and im still using it now 😂

[@davidrl41]

I have NEVER been successful doing this 7:11 - any tips from anyone? This is a great video, very satisfying. Worth it? I think this kind of effort is always worth the experience you gain. Unfortunately, by selling it you won't be able to recover the true bench rate.. as if the owner was bringing this unit in for repair. Thanks for the video. Very enjoyable!

[@jeppewerring]

Why do you ned the REFOX Tag-on if you've swapped over the original BMS?

[@RestoreTechnique]

Umm.... I don't know. I was going to use the Tag-On so I didn't have to transfer bms or reprogram it, but then when it didn't work, I went down the other route, and left the tag on it without thinking 🫣 😂 I'm no expert with battery swaps, and the rules keep changing all the time.

[@regmi202]

how many hours did it take??

[@thewaffle3945]

do u remember or could u give link to ur screwdrivers to iphones? cuz same here want to restore and sell phones

[@RestoreTechnique]

Oh yeah, sorry I forgot to put that in the tools list in description: m.rewa.tech/detail/refox-rs-1-rice-series-2d-screwdriver-kit-for-iphone-repair.html

[@koenhuisbrink]

The original battery is smaller for a reason. The battery expand after a few years a few milimiters. This new battery is quite dangerous if you ask me...

[@andimuhammadrafly]

good job sir!