Two Google Pixel 3's For $17 - Lets Restore Them

[@beansandburgers1264]

Even in that condition that's a bargain price

[@michaelnajoan5104]

Ikr!!

[@supergreenbeanskaiden9817]

@@michaelnajoan5104 ikr

[@ubayedkabir6977]

@@supergreenbeanskaiden9817 ikr

[@Plungers]

Still working lol So definitely worth for price 8.6 $ per one phone

[@ubayedkabir6977]

@@Plungers u had to be different

[@rodrigo4379]

I can’t blame the eBay seller, he saved this phones from landfill. Great video as usual!

[@jagged6373]

Hell of a way to make a living, dumpster diving for smashed phones to sell on eBay. They should learn how to restore them then there’s some real money to be made

[@kosratonwheels368]

Ikr

[@roro_81]

Ikr

[@PimPonio68]

Ikr

[@angy8yury]

Ikr

[@tomcrate5625]

Ikr

[@tobymurday5439]

10:33 the method of display refurbishment is rather simple. Basically the display is heated to melt the OCA holding the glass on, and then is cut using a thin wire. Once that's done, you wipe the extra adhesive off, and then reglue the new glass. If you're interested, I'd gladly explain further. There's also a fantastic seller based in Perth (WA) that can get you a machine to do it.

[@darthraider450]

You didn’t mention how much it cost to repair them and the resale value.

[@moataz1461]

Just look up how much is the screens and charging ports , adhesives and the back panels and batteries

[@sixunity1171]

parts are around 80 dollars, and resale value of these things go anywhere from 150 to 400

[@jmd7244]

Would've been nice to know the total spend

[@ca280491]

@@sixunity1171 lets be realistic no one in their right mind is going to spend 400$ for a 2 year old phone you can get 250-300$ max for this phone

[@libertyordeaf]

@@ca280491 What if it's a genuine Hugh Jeffreys refurb phone?

[@franhdeze]

1:40 Looks like weed stuck in there from the previous owner LOL

[@eldnahwenetaerc]

Not weed mate

[@NorthshireGaming]

Exactly what I thought when I saw it.

[@ratuldeoun7228]

@@eldnahwenetaerc yea it's just dust

[@adammirza660]

Samsung S10 : im the first twin selfie camera! Google pixel : im waiting somone to hold my camera

[@graym5374]

Lol i think oppo released a double selfi camera before samsung its oppo f3 back on 2017 or 2018 i dont remember

[@mikedw6748]

LG also did it before Samsung.

[@alexakys__]

Also Samsung did it in 2018 with the a8 and a8+

[@Custmzir]

69th like

[@hernzmann95]

Xiaomi redmi note 6 pro also has double selfie camera

[@DrDNP87]

Jerryrigseverything makes horror movies...him on the other side...with same soothing voice...creates calming videos

[@danteerskine7678]

Jerry is a str8 electronic butcher while Hugh is more into mobile surgery.

[@jayb2705]

There needs to be a collaboration where he fixes tortured phones

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I HATE JRE videos ! I'm a Tech so it's straight up torture porn for me. It's just so brutal, there's no point to it, nobody would accidentally scrape a Stanley knife blade across the screen of their phone for 10sec !! It's worse than watching people inline at an Apple store sale...

[@bradleychardenet9453]

I got the i-fix it 64 bit screw driver set for Christmas and I love it

[@xavierm6969]

Be careful when replacing the screen. I got my Pixel 3 repaired and the 2 fronts camera collect dust over time. Dust enter by the upper speaker gril and make its way into the camera housing. Not sure how, but my repair shop tried 3 times to fixe this problem and they failed to resolve the issue. I think your could simply put some adhesives around those front lenses before securing them in place. Otherwise, really great video, keep it up!

[@kat_the_mouse]

i've always loved opening and exploring old devices, it's so satisfying to see someone who actually knows what they're doing do it.

[@joshuakotei6261]

To separate the Glass from the OLED you will need a oca Machine love from Germany

[@TheSpotify95]

Nice restoration, it's great to see these discarded phones (headed for landfill!) being restored back into their former glory. More people need to repair devices like this so that e-waste is reduced.

[@zayanmann]

he’s back and better than ever!!

[@akash.parmar]

Hi Hugh, you have produced yet another amazing video. Keep it up! I'm looking forward to more repairs

[@adriandaliva1341]

idk if im the only one with this take, but this was google's peak phone design; the symmetry with the bezels, dual front speakers, decent screen, and overall design. i would not have been mad at all if they kept this design for the pixel 4, just with the 90hz screen.

[@jacobdrj101]

I disagree, but understand. It isn't a bad opinion at all... I wish Samsung would have kept iterating the Note 4... Flat screen... It blaster... IP rating... Plastic back... Just put new guts into it... Note 8/9, while I hate the glass back and curved screen and lack of it blaster, was a huge win for iterative design... The 9 is way better than the 8, and a 10 could have kept that up...

[@cardboardpig]

Agreed. I gave up on Pixel and went back to the iPhone. Never liked the Galaxy line of phones either.

[@hoekiekevin]

From Christmas dinner to bed to waking up to a hugh jeffreys video with my morning coffee... 2020 isn't that bad

[@muhsin_sultan]

Hey hugh, Merry Christmas Just wanted to ask, what's your cleanup process usually like, how much of a mess a repair like this (or typical repair) make and how do u clean em up? Just curious

[@Jagdishtemkar1]

You are doing a great job, giving all these devices a second life, and doing your bit for the planet. I wish such quality of refurbished devices were available here in India. What we currently get is either poorly refurbished devices, or good ones at very high prices.

[@SonarThug756]

I hit that subscribe button, these phone restoration videos are so entertaining and interesting to watch and somewhat satisfying jus seeing how the phones went from broken shattered glass to brand new looking

[@SeptienPatterson]

I need to go dumpster diving with Hugh. He always finds the good stuff

[@nickturner2813]

He doesn't dumpster dive.

[@corygoodson487]

I think that these videos are so cool ! Keep up the good work !

[@soulpanic96]

This man makes this look so easy but when I try to do a simple battery change for my iPhone 5s I break it completely

[@kvxaz]

good man I took my MacBook apart and I can’t even screw the bottom plate on

[@neerajdwivedi2015]

@@kvxaz You probably stripped the pentalobe screws.

[@kvxaz]

no I broke the whole back plate lol

[@Zenefor]

I want Hugh Jeffreys to say in the intro: "Hey guys *Huge Jeffrays* here".

[@Golzie1]

Now this is what I need to wake up to on my Sunday morning!

[@stefangeschwind]

For battery stripes: loosen them so that you can grip them (no further!) And place a few drops of isopropanol between the stripe and the battery and let them take effect. After about a minute, the strips can (usually) be removed without problems by pulling them out. Incidentally, this applies to such phones as well as to iPhones: ISO-propanol IS your friend.

[@SmaugOfficial]

Amazing Job Hugh!!! it's really fascinating to see phones restored instead of throwing them

[@David-uq2uk]

Any phone can be fixed hugh demonstrates this but with newer iPhones it's getting more tougher with cloud lock and how there sealing glass to frame etc. Anyway Hugh's channel is very interesting to watch . And You need the tools and some knowledge . Keep up the good work .

[@theobamiumchronicles2838]

You deserve a lot more subscribers. This was the first video of yours I’ve ever watched and I thought you had 5 million subscribers or something.

[@Hailstormand]

I am always inordinately happy whenever a sad-looking, neglected piece of tech is revived (i.e. the testing an seeing the phone boots up nicely). This video delivers loads.

[@samuelzuffa4298]

I've been waiting for a new video for so long, finally some quality restore video!

[@Cabeza492]

The replacement parts for smartphones must be really cheap in his country ... here in mine it would not be profitable to do a refurbish like this, it would be more expensive than buying a new device.

[@asmodeusml]

What do ya mean that flimsy film over the top of the battery and the motherboard does not do anything important? It lets Google know if you attempted the repair yourself and came to them afterwards.

[@mohamadalsodany5728]

Look at Hugh jeffreys man so inspirational now I’m gonna try this on my phone and ruin it

[@ZeroEntropy.]

That's awesome, $17 + $500 in parts and you got yourself two of the nicest $150 phones $517 can buy! Wise financial decision to say the least.

[@bob_smite]

Have you tried the dental floss technique when removing batteries with no pull tabs? Squirt alcohol on the sides of the battery and use a toothpick to place the dental floss underneath the battery. Then, go back and forth, cutting the adhesive off.

[@bakitlist7398]

“And we’re done” music to my ears 😍

[@timcollins3484]

I love your professional videos - they are a joy to watch

[@rosaria8384]

I am glad you are advocating consumer rights to repair these devices by showcasing videos like these.

[@Arek_R.]

As a youtuber you probably have better contact with iFixit. Can you ask them to start selling their suction cup on its own? They only include it with other tools. But I already have manta toolkit so why would I buy $15 kit jsut for the suction cup and have duplicate of tools/bits.

[@frdgbr]

Restoring broken phones to working condition is very nice. Wanted to buy some then let someone with good experience do it. The thing is only a few countries have the luxury of having to get good parts from a place that is good. Most suppliers like the ones Hugh is sourcing from dont even do worldwide shipping and if they do, shipping is very2 expensive, at which, almost everytime, costs near to a brand new phone. Love the videos btw.

[@NovaCaine2489]

A tip I've got for the cracked back panels is putting a piece of tape over it, it'll keep the glass shards together while you're taking it off

[@dezxtyrionop18]

Satisfaction level 100%

[@BloodyScythe666]

great video, Hugh. I always feel inspired after watching your videos. keep up the good work!

[@steve7-steeringwheelgamepl164]

Your repairing videos are such a fun to watch !

[@nownow1681]

Ive actually been waiting for a pixel 3 video by hugh and its finally here!

[@dxrdreams]

i love those videos cuz i can learn whats inside the phones

[@adidahiya1290]

same

[@Alexander_l322]

Wonderful to see e waste turned back into useful devices! You’re doing some great work Hugh!

[@aimohsin1380]

People in my country for each phone: *good condition, works fine, just a little crack on screen* $300

[@NGHmusic]

lmao

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

What im wondering is why they've been used so little... One from 2018 especially, not been used for 2 years..

[@RyanRoadReaper]

This is my favorite generation of the Google Pixel, thank you for restoring them back to their former glory!

[@TimeMeddler]

Absolutely fantastic It was great seeing these two phones in such a sad state being restored to look almost as new. Thanks. 👍

[@Hamoody25]

Its 3am i have a biology exam tomorrow at 8am some how youtube got me to stay up and watch some oddly satisfying videos

[@brindaraka5899]

Lol me too same subject also Pcb/bipc?

[@Hamoody25]

@@brindaraka5899 no actually neuroscience semester finals

[@rartolak]

10:28 Ive seen rewa use like a fishing line to separate screen from the glass.

[@rustylarry7465]

i would defo want to repair devices, you get to restore devices to make them last longer cuz realistically recycling isn't exactly efficient nor encouraged cuz it isnt that profitable and that for most people making calls and messages and using the internet is enough, fast isnt really everything for most. and i just like to fiddle with things, and for extra money apart from a better paying job.

[@Daniel-fr3us]

I wonder, how you always find such great deals? When I look up Ebay, I can barely find phone lots containing phones newer than 2016 at an affordable price.

[@ligametis]

Most often there is no deal with broken phones. They just take full phone price and - how much it would cost to repair. So 300-100=200$ so you can buy totally destroyed phone for 2/3 of decent looking price, nice...

[@Zerbey]

I imagine he has saved searches and just jumps on listings when they show up.

[@swissbrony23ch72]

I love your content for restauring the phones! You're motivating me for also repairing the phones! Keep it going! Merry belated Cristmas and many greetings from Switzerland! ~SwissBrony23CH

[@kamal_fahmi]

this phone is really beautiful for transparent back glass mod

[@adriantjuuh]

i know this video has been made 3 years ago, but how do you remove the FRP on those phones ? i have a box full off smartphones with FRP lock, nice phones but unusable now

[@timisu]

I don't know why but your videos are so satisfying

[@Arek_R.]

That non important tape is cooling for the main SOC

[@adriangreco8249]

What is a SOC explain properly

[@desertsandfly2277]

@@adriangreco8249(SoC) System on Chip. It's the main processor of phones, laptops and consoles.

[@adriangreco8249]

Thanks

[@ninoroes07]

It's weird that i wasn't hear like background music but whatever still enjoyable

[@adammirza660]

Hey google, theres no function on pull tabs adhesive if it easily cut off...

[@abzpro2642]

Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini and on the motherboard the screen connected is broken the actual screen is ok it's just the screen connecter on the motherboard needs repair just asking can u repair it

[@Daniel-fr3us]

On his website, he states he can't do any repairs for other people due to high demand. However, you could mail it to him and he can try to fix it and maybe make a video about. But you won't get it afterwards.

[@FearThePegasus]

That's going to require micro soldering work buddy. You might just be able to buy a used motherboard on eBay for cheaper than what it would cost someone to repair it for you.

[@CunningBard]

You make it feel like repairing a phone is easy

[@adrianbestboy98]

10:28 they have a TBK(or a more advanced) ice machine that freeze the display to -200 degrees that's how they refurbish oled screens and also on the samsungs you can change the glass, my friend waiting for the satrtup to be accepted to buy a machine like this

[@acphantom]

I love the frequency of the videos now

[@tinyminds519]

Sir, where can I find this repaired phones for sale?

[@mugsNshoes1]

great video hugh as always entertaining to watch and like i said in my previous comment i did get my phones out my cupboard and managed to fix not one but two! (obviously learning from your videos :P)

[@adhithya8799]

Each and every electronic device is restorable in hugh Jefferys video

[@sharpenednoodles]

"Front cameras are glued in" Ahh yes, that's the Pixels "premium" build quality coming into play

[@NadimSadeeq]

Does anyone know how to stop dust from settling on the glass between the camera when repairing? I always have this problem where dust settles, and it takes me a while to clean so that there is no dust.

[@Gamer23car]

you could try and make a box that has a vacuum attached to the top to prevent a single drop of dust from going in. basically, wooden box, interior painted back, glass for front area to do repair, two holes with gloves attached, and a little flap hole for phones to go in

[@bLindan1987]

HJ My iPhone 7 is broken with the screen dead with lines and the glass is cracked! How can I send the iPhone 7 to you?

[@dumdumdimdimdemdimdum9143]

Roll the battery adhesive around the end of a closed tweezers. Works a charm! Spudja!

[@kimi_24]

Idk why I'm 14 and I love watching your vids lol

[@Kevin-sr3ur]

Great content, where do you buy your parts?

[@hadi-abdul7341]

Quick question: Could you be able to fix an ipad mini 4 with a greyed out wi-fi button,and the screen coming off?

[@mm-xp3gr]

for how much can i buy that one

[@DrKesa-vk2gx]

Its 4:49 am and i came from a party and im watching you

[@royfern100]

You're too good, I hope you can sell these to people who can't afford the new one's... Cheers for the good work you share with us 👍

[@dorj1670]

Just a silly question, what kind of watch are you wearing?

[@larce4158]

I think the black fragile tape on the battery is some kind of way to check if there's still a warranty on the device

[@ForrestLambert.2022]

Great video. When you use Alcohol what % do you use?

[@Ghost-od8yp]

Can you list the total cost of the restoration at the end of every video?

[@jackyvivid]

I just love stock android phones!

[@martinkirby3100]

It's good to see someone caring for the environment by collecting e waste and giving it a new lease on life instead of letting it go to land fill or something

[@marksinay8702]

Great video as always! Just a random question, how do you address the waste that is generated from the repair? Like broken screens, motherboards amd others. Does it just go to the rubbish bin? Or are there recycling protocols in AU? Thanks a bunch!

[@BlackopsUSN]

It's worth the hard work to fix them

[@aoikemono6414]

Is static electricity ever a concern? Also, do those gardening gloves carry charge?

[@hatimlokhandwala7271]

Thats a satisfying video for me 😊. Awesome work

[@t2855]

Great job, I'm curious, what did you spend to repair? and what did you sell them for? Kinda seemed like a labour of love for you, your time plus parts = negative equity? You are very skilled btw, no disrespect.

[@PixelOdyssey254]

new subscriber and i love what i see and btw do you sell them after repair????

[@factswithai723]

Jerry Rig Everything: Lets break these phones apart Hugh Jeffreys: Lets fix them

[@jershonyu8211]

Nice video bro. Do u sell the phones that u fix?

[@abelibliadze8784]

why don't you try change only glass? both screen was working unit and needs just glass replacement...

[@lachlanlau]

@Hugh Jeffereys you can recycle batteries through MobileMuster

[@Sevapcici]

aren't the phones still locked by the google account after a factory reset?

[@pawankulmeti6556]

Clean and smooth installation

[@ryanhayes4574]

Where did u learn to do all of this??? Great vid btw.

[@Slateproc]

That black tape that seemingly does nothing is an insulator to protect the battery from shorting