The CHEAPEST Way To Get a Foldable...

[@PhoneRepairGuru]

Hope you guys enjoyed this one :) checkout the new merch www.phonerepairguru.com/shop

[@costmich]

That fly part was more dramatic without showing the scene

[@Craftysheep108-dp9pp]

Dear PRG If you happen to see this then I was wondering If you had an old phone that is slightly damaged that I could have because my phone has just died today and I also really love your channel and don't currently have enough money to buy a new one. day 1 of asking

[@Lumisbiggestfan]

U gonna see me with your merch soon ;)

[@sebastiantorres7299]

Nice

[@pillowmanishere]

It's me again 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ Love ur video btw❤❤ Pls make videos on gold iphone 7 pls 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@Compiler1]

Good to know that we all don’t have thousands to spend on a folding phone so this is a good alternative.

[@ZonexG]

Folding phones are trash

[@drlolable]

@@ZonexG phones are trash

[@justawyrm]

@@drlolablei agree

[@ZonexG]

@@drlolable lol

[@easygoing4964]

bunch of boomers down here

[@Lordhitchy]

I'm still rocking the fold3 2 years in and it's holding up fairly well, I am on display number 2 which was repaired for free after a dispute over a scratch on the display, my argument was a scratch on the screen protector did not cause the screen to break down the crease 😂 I won the dispute and the screen was fixed for free 🎉🎉😂

[@Lordhitchy]

Screen 2 is 10 months old and is perfect, turns out they replace the housing and battery's with the display so I basically got a new phone out of the repair

[@christina2975]

Sounds like a whole lot of trouble for a gimmick

[@Lee.S321]

@@christina2975 Depending on your use case a folding phone like the Fold series can be a multitasking productivity beast, with the Dex boot mode too for turning your phone into a desktop computer. If all your going to do it text, call, & brows social media, folding phones aren't for you.

[@Lordhitchy]

@@christina2975 @christina2975 Yes it was a lot of trouble for a broken display but I disagree on the gimmick part. To some yeah sure it's a gimmick because they wouldn't use it but to others it's very useful. For me it's the perfect type of device a 2 in 1 phone and tablet. It's perfect for multitasking when I need 2 or 3 apps open together and it's also great for watching content too. I love the folds and will be getting the fold 6 next year

[@easygoing4964]

​@@christina2975say that after you've used foldable yourself.

[@Bxu021]

I got a Z-fold three for around 400 bucks, and it was practically perfect with the outer casing nicked in some areas, but completely usable no issues, I think it was a great deal.

[@Bacon-i9g]

easiest way to get a foldable is definitely getting an iphone 6+

[@djibrilgamingrobloxx2yt]

??

[@09shadowjet]

@@djibrilgamingrobloxx2ytThe iPhone 6+ was infamous for the "bendgate".

[@senpaiUwU6969]

💀

[@cheriselongsioco464]

​@djibrilgamingrobloxx2yt The iPhone 6+ was made very thin therefore making it very easy to fold

[@O.o-o7x]

😂

[@judjdigj]

Bought z fold 3 like 2 years ago. Severe scratches on the side but everything else works fine. Got hinge repaired once, cost 100usd. Still satisfied with this phone even I've got flip 4

[@aaaaaa-hh8cq]

damn 100 usd for a hinge

[@TechWiz-SL]

You should have pried open the phone with the broken front display first. Then u would get some experience before going into the working one. Then opening the phone with the working front display would have been a little easier as it's also heated longer. Also, you wouldn't hv to worry about too much heat damaging the working inner display as it's not heated for longer

[@jdpascua]

I love my Z Fold3 been using it for almost a year now, 11 months. Bought it used for $368 with the inner screen protector basically coming off. When I received (like yours) it had a dead pixel but hidden away in the taskbar icons at the bottom. So you can barely see it unless you're watching videos in fullscreen. Anyways contacted the seller and he bumped off $40 so basically got it for 328. I bought the Whitestone Dome glass screen protector on amazon for $19.99 to fix the inner display issue. After that no issues. I'm happy with the purchase and it's the best phone I've ever used! Hope you enjoy yours as well!

[@AffanZK]

Does the dead pixel spread after using it for a while? I've heard of phones going from one dead pixel to a big spot on the screen so backed off from buying a Samsung with any black spots on the screen 😅

[@jdpascua]

@AffanZK surprisingly, no. I even tried pressing on it with a blunt pen, I read somewhere if I did that it might go back. Yea no use lol And up till now, it has stayed the same. I'm just glad it's not in the center like most people. That would drive me crazy 🤪

[@TheFreshkidd1234]

Wait how did the dome protector help?

[@DoubleCTech]

Kind tempted to try this. I have been wanting to add a Z fold to my phone collection but obviously don’t want to pay the huge amount of money they are going for. I just don’t know if I should store it open or closed. I am leaning towards open in a custom made microfiber pouch.

[@marcusamirite]

The interior screen on the fold 4 is very soft, I've had my phone replaced from damaged pixels on the interior screen. Would recommend storing closed

[@QuackZack]

No reason to store it open at all. It's designed to be closed. If you're worried it about staying closed for long periods of time, the crease isn't a direct fold and more like a small dip, the hinge distributes most of the pressure off the curve. If you're worried about something nasty getting in the fold and creeping under the display, the hinge is bristled and most likely will keep something harmful out. Again, no reason to expose the soft fragile inner display.

[@TheHidingHider]

just get an iphone 6 lol probably the cheapest foldable out there

[@onepice7748]

sorry bro but that's a Flip 🙃

[@TheFiXaS]

@@onepice7748 awww cute apple sheep came to defend a relic lol

[@MrToastyYT]

I got a fold 3 for $480, no repairs, no risk, no selling, and it was open box with 3 cases and the pen, much better idea

[@sparky6757]

My main sticking point on buying folds on the secondhand market is that even if they’re in adequate condition the day you buy them, they have the unfortunate habit of the inner display sometimes choosing to die at random. Best I can tell, this is an uncommon manufacturing defect, and more likely than not you’ll be fine. But I don’t want to spend several hundred dollars on a phone that’s halfway through its software support cycle and also rocking 2-year-old tech, and then also put up with a decent chance that it’ll off itself at any moment. Granted, a brand new one also has a chance to die at random. But it’s a smaller chance, if it happens in under a year warranty covers it, and if you’re worried about it past the warranty you can buy Samsung care. Which, still, you’re gonna spend $2000+ to get a new fold and a few years of Samsung care. And that’s just not worth it to me. Very sad that they have the issue of seemingly randomly dying, especially since it doesn’t seem to be common and they’re otherwise built like a tank. But that makes it hard to justify the purchase, even for a secondhand where you could just buy another one if the first breaks. Think I’ll just buy a S23 Ultra when Black Friday rolls around, and check back on the folds every few years to see how recent models have held up long term.

[@41popzic]

yes, foldables are my favourite but there are a few cons. 1. the cracks are way too hard to fix on the screen. 2. z folds are too skinny folded up and too square unfolded. 3. their too expensive for the deal. otherwise i would buy a zfold 5

[@bolade3108]

You could go for OPPO Find N3, been using it for 2 months now and it's the best!!.

[@fallis07]

This is honestly why I wouldn't even bother with a foldable phone until someone in the US (samsung or apple etc.) makes 3-screen foldable like the Huawei mate XT. I hate the aspect ratio of the unfolded screen, it defeats the purpose for me when its so square that your videos aren't even gonna fill up the screen.

[@youre-view]

You should make your own ecommerce to buy the phones you repaired, we trust you with your work...love and support from India

[@ninefinger2511]

I love my z flip 3. And the screen has proven durable. I dropped it on a rock open and only habe a few half working pixels.

[@brostein6]

I bought a mint fold 4 off fb mp for 500. I might have been able to haggle for 4, but the guy was too nice. It even had some plastics to peel off still. Some people just don't like them and want to get rid of them

[@3dp_edc]

good advice on the phones not being water resistant years after, just replaced the lcd on my phone and it literally came off with a finger nail and a quick flipping motion lol was held on by absolutely nothing anymore.

[@netnoone419]

Ive had a z fold 3 for 2 years now and i have gotta say its a pretty good phone. No display issues besides the screen protector coming off. Whats funny is the back glass is coming off. Like i can litteraly just pull half of it off. Youd expect the screen to break before the glue gives up. Also my finger print reader stopped working for a week i believe. I contacted samsung during that period and theur only answer was to buy a new phone because mine is out of warranty.

[@sir.alexei]

I missed a lot this kind of videos; great content ✌🏻

[@LordAlucar01]

i may end up eventually repairing my own 13 pro max, so thanks for everything you do it reduces the chances of me ruining it when i swap the battery eventually, i keep case and protection on it because i will not be selling it even today it is still 99% battery health after a year and half of use, so it will take a very long time to get it worm down since i know how to take care of my devices, i do have a very difficult dilema, while i do want to keep my imac 24 for a very long time, after 2 years it will be full of dust and will slow down right now it is couple of months in use but i looked up on repairs and only way to clean the fans safely is by opening the display like a phone, my 2 concerns on cleaning the inside of it is breaking the cable and not being able to glue it properly back if display falls it will be ruined, or i could just not try anything on imac and sell it when time comes before i mess it up, while it still has re-sell value, right now i have ecosystem of imac iphone airpods pro and max and apple watch, imac and iphone are not an issue because i can resellthem, but i will not sell my iphone, for imac im not sure that's why i ask, as for airpods pro and max i want to get better versions but i also do not want to have multiple pairs, issue with this i can not sell them to stores, i tried selling it to local friends for cheap but nobody wants to buy them for 10% of the total price, but i also dont want to give them away for free, there are 2 options to sell but im not gonna spend money shiping by selling online or paying some delivery taxes for little money, and orther option is jack of al trades, they buy items at their price if conditions meet. right now i want airpods pro 2 and apple watch ultra but i think ill wait till they break or i get sick of them, i also heard some rumor that next apple watch will have different band sistem meaning all previous series bands wont work.

[@WallsCastro]

Three years back you said these phones aint worth it and stated key reasons that are very valid. Glad you can work on them now.

[@SkylakekungCh1000]

RIP. that fly

[@Cenacataya]

This is not only an amazing way to get a cheap folding phone but also helps you understand how your phone is built

[@rodono24]

Man, it would be amazing if you do online courses to learn how to repair phones. The way you learn for yourself is increíble and it’d be easier to learn from you

[@Zaalhir]

PRG demonstration of how he can casually beat a fly without hesitate… Ironic, cuz it’s a living hell for me to beat one 😂 Otherwise, great video like always!

[@gio4rmlawood]

I went the ebay route to getting a z fold 4. Phone was In good condition. And still have it. May use it to trade in for the Z fold 5

[@canadier89]

i loved this video, iv watch all your videos and watching you take apart phones and fixing them is the best. I appericate the time you take to shows us viewers on what you do and how you do it.i wish there was more people like you creating content like this because your giving others the opportunity to learn from you and have better skillz on fixing phones. I personally love tech but i dont have the skillz or tools like you to complete such repairs, as i get lots of family and friends asking me if i can fix/repair there phones but im more scared on accidently screwing up the phone. Do you have have any tips or ticks or any videos you recommend on someone that may want to try to see i am able to achive what you do in these videos.. Keep up the excellent work and content you upload..

[@Rosebud4720]

Samsung called up apple for that glue on the front display!

[@Georgekartveli]

Thank you for giving me an idea. An outer screen got cracked on my fold 3 and the screen is like 200 USD. So effectively if I find a used fold 3 with broken inner screen and a working outer screen for less than that, I can swap the outer screen and have leftover spare parts. Thank you.

[@allaboutspeed158]

i love that first meme

[@bridgeradams8491]

I have one. Had it for a year and a half. The original screen protector began to crack after about 7 months and eventually bubbled so bad I tried to get it replaced. I utilized the free replacement screen protector but the worker didn’t know how to install it and it looked worse than before. So I took it off. It was all good for about 5 months until the screen itself began to crack. Until one day I unfolded it and the whole oled screen broke instantly. No user error. And believe it or not it wasn’t even my main daily driver phone. So light use for 1.5 years was enough to kill it for me. And I took great care of it. No cracks and always had a case.

[@meloney]

When the worker installed the protector wrong, you can get another replacement usually.

[@bridgeradams8491]

@@meloney he said he was only allowed 5 attempts at applying a new protector. And he said his 5th attempt was his best one

[@oscarmarfori613]

2:32 look at that creases there’s no way I’m a gonna buy a phone like that

[@theWSt]

Nice! Have fun with the phone, you deserve it. 👍

[@TechNo1geek]

in China, at the repair shops, I've never seen them use a heat plate for display removal, they all seem to use isopropyl alcohol and razor blades.

[@khanhdatle0412]

Same in Viet Nam, but some shops have more money so they do with things heat the phone like the heat plate ( almost of them are using heat gun)

[@ChildofYHVH]

I noticed I haven’t been getting notifications for your videos. I went and looked and it was on personalized and I KNOW I CHOOSE ALL!!! JUST A HEADS UP!!!

[@tsunamipapi1868]

now imagine if apple made a folding phone 💀💀

[@Mr.Mercedez]

It’ll take them like 5 years to catch up with foldable phones tbh

[@LoafofSoap]

@@Mr.MercedezFold 1 came out in 2019 👀 2024 would make 5 years, and apples been working on a foldable with a magnetic display to attempt to eliminate the crease

[@CreskerPG3D]

Probably will cost the same as the apple vision pro 💀

[@professorxmcoc6538]

​@@Mr.Mercedezyea they couldn't even get rid of that big ahh notch till iPhone 14 I don't think they making foldables anytime soon

[@criauxe]

well it would actually bring something new compared to their recent phones that the only new change is the price tag

[@kevinb158]

My mother has one with in 6 months she broke down the middle she had a insurance on it so she got a new one but the odd thing was how the display broke but still worked on both sides just black down the middle

[@ExtraGloopy]

I actually got my fold 3 refurbished from Amazon for 550, it was a good deal

[@darius-m3p]

You should make these tasks available to your costumers. All they have to do is to give you those 2 phones, and depending on how hard it is, charge them from 5€-20€

[@chethiyakd]

Nick Emmond asks “How are you feeling?”

[@fishingfan1500]

"When" you break it, not "if" you break it. 😂😂😂

[@the_homie_me]

I can get a z fold 3 for as low as $400, it would be carrier locked though, one that comes unlocked would run me about $650 or so

[@Gendreau113]

My zFold 5 from Tellus (Canada) retails for $2,995 CAD but they gave it to me for $900 lol.... brand new phone. Plus a 120gb "unlimited" data plan with 2gb+ Speeds, so that's a good deal I think!

[@DoubtTM]

Yeah theyre way cheaper used and or broken, but there's so much more stuff that can be broken compared to normal phones, like mine has bluetooth crashing each time i fold or unfold it

[@angoo10]

You also have a diagnostics in the samsung members app that checks pretty much everything. Even the software.

[@2the431]

I just want a foldable that has a headphone jack

[@p.k.953]

Where's the 'Get that crunch' merch⁉️

[@Blmnmed]

Might aswell get a used z fold 3 or z fold 4 with no issues for same price or less

[@Acid_Ash]

Honestly I'll stick to those second screen cases. I’ll pass only being comfortable using a folding phone inside and nowhere else

[@inaampro8372]

ur good person i watch u since early 2022 i love ur videos not a time waste only information in ur videos

[@EDS2314]

I got a near perfect z fold 3 for $400, pretty great deal.

[@drew0035]

Unfortunately there is a common problem with these where the wifi connection will no longer work

[@mengo4015]

Started the video sober, ended the video high. I enjoyed this moment. 8.7/10, would reccomend, high and sober safe 👌

[@PaulKeppler]

The best cheapest way is to keep an eye on whos selling phones to that automated machine at Walmart. I snagged one for $300 after the machine offered them $100... and it was perfect condition

[@bilanarchy101]

The fly just wanted to watch the repair live😭😭😭 RIP

[@aimcorp6563]

Find a used phone 12 or 13 and do a water test and do a opening after to see if adhesive fails. Confirm with owner its never been refurbished and only used a lot.

[@Squeaky55559]

If you go onto some pixel refresher video or app, it would be interesting to see if that dead pixel went away. Maybe it's not dead. I've had a screen recover from what I thought was a dead pixel.

[@Skikopl]

I bought this last month and its awesome!

[@Tum_Tum_]

Hi PRG, u bought that expensive samsung repair machine. Why didn't u use that here??

[@Memelord6969]

R.I.P Fly. We wont miss you.

[@ccastle1049]

Wish it wasn’t costly to get that mat to my country. I’ve always enjoyed your content and would love to support you but can’t get that here, so instead I extend my thanks.

[@codyoliveira9428]

You should review the ZTE folding phone it's a little bit older about 5 years or so I believe but it's a very interesting design when it comes to folding phones and I believe it was one of the first

[@netnoone419]

I believe youre talking about the ZTE Axon M

[@codyoliveira9428]

@@netnoone419 yes sir

[@ahmetdenizsezgin]

8:25 after this day @PhoneRepairGuru and Apple lived in harmony

[@ErebusCreations]

I got my renewed z Fold 3 from Amazon for $600. Totally worth it

[@TECHXT69]

Thanks for uploading.... Keep up ur good work ❤❤

[@clanceeinfinity5399]

the cheapest way i got one is a slightly damaged surface duo2, there is only a little crack on the curve that is basically invisible! I'll ignore it so my total cost was 299€ (for the phone, box, headphones and a very good case for free) i modded it to run pixel's android 14 and it's so smooth and fast now 🔥

[@christophers8542]

I bought my z fold 2 2 years ago for 200 bucks the hinge won't open fully but still can used the both screens and still works amazing 😂 I got lucky on ebay

[@Ll3maFN]

I just bought a fold 5 and it's great

[@Chris_aint]

Look at his Apple Watch, Nick is asking how’s he feeling 😭 TRUE FRIEND RIGHT THERE

[@mecca6801]

I'm currently doing the same thing with an LG Wing!

[@p.k.953]

Where's the 'CRUNCH' Merch ⁉️

[@Ctrl_Shift_Studios]

1:59 face reveal

[@freescoring]

Repair the inner screen. My local repair shop couldn't give me guarantee that they could do it perfectly ;)

[@viniljain1733]

This man proved someone's trash is someone's treasure

[@windowsvista3193]

Hey can you help me or do a tutorial on how to fix this because I bought a pink 32GB iPhone 5c from eBay for $40AUD and it said the touch was a bit unresponsive and was temperamental and the back camera didn’t and I thought I could fix that because I have 2 iPhone 5c’s which are activation locked so yeah and I got it today right I opened it up and the home button was falling out and theirs was no back camera but it was water damage which they didn’t know and I replaced the screen also did a colour speak from pink to yellow and even with the colour swap( I only switched the logic boards) and a new screen the touch still sucked and it was sitting in a pawn shop for who knows how long while being water damaged and I can’t fix it and it’s definitely a logic board issue so please can you help me fix the touch

[@mlloser8318]

Just use the motherboard in a monitor or tv in samsung Dex mode with a great great webcam

[@julien1103]

The 420 reference was the shit of the video 👌🍃

[@aalshaara]

3:03 Nick said “how are you feeling” 😭

[@mikejones-nd6ni]

That dead pixel would have pissed me off. i'd have sent it back

[@samuelquintana6560]

Where do you buy your replacement parts?

[@donutflips4394]

am i the only one who noticed he never showed the front display working when installed on the other phone

[@AlmostBrokeLbs]

I got used z fold 2 for 400 euros and I am loving it, I am scratching inside screen tho so I will put screen protector soon

[@Shelby-ly8vk]

In my country you can buy a used full functional fold3 for about US $300, pretty the same price.

[@Jahr_1974]

Title should be: Cheapest broken foldable

[@metalcrip89]

I was able to pick up a fold 3 on Facebook marketplace for 400 bucks it's working phenomenally there are two dings on the the corners just scrapes and micro scratches the screens are in excellent condition as well as the back glass really good deal for 400 bucks

[@Deathslinger666]

Let us know how fast it will break

[@crimecity]

Great video lad keep up the good work ps I'm new to your channel

[@jasonbaker5430]

I need one of those mats.. I had to steal a screw from a parts phone last Saturday after dropping one. That’s annoying lol

[@Elonmusk738]

That’s really smart

[@RealOscarMay]

Got my fold3 for £450, it’s amazing

[@T-Rent_Schwandt_Money]

I got to buy the very first samsung z fold 4 that the US cellular location in my town sold when they had it on sale for some limited time promotional deal. You know and since then I've had to call the insurance company to replace it NOT ONCE NOT TWICE NOT THREE TIMES BUT FOUR TIMES THEY HAD TO REPLACE IT. I just dont think the technology with the folding screen is quite where it needs to be

[@alqudri9618]

great video, but i think you should give a credit to video that belong to another channel. like in 0:14 its from zack channel i think or jerryrig

[@Dark_Knight_2469]

Jerryrig fs

[@phillipev]

Love the mention to the speed holes 😂😂😂

[@spencerried-rh8vf]

He doesn't show the front screen

[@themagicricoouu1142]

Why u won’t use isopropanol alcohol in combination with heat to reduce the glue from the frame when u pull up the front display?

[@thatanonwholurksmoar7386]

That dead pixel would drive me insane

[@coleisforrobot]

Frankenfold

[@PurdyGirl63]

4:36 best part of the video tho 😂😂😂 RIP fly 😂

[@DefinetelyYuNarukami]

i got an ad for a fake version of your PRG mat while watching this

[@mikem2055]

I bought a Fold 3 on Amazon renew for $500 and its like brand new!

[@HanshaniLavanya1]

I found a popular watch with a died battery and a fried board l found in the garbage. A few months ago I found the same model with a weirdly leaked screen in the garbage again. I merged them and now I have a working watch