Will It Power On? - Mangled, Ran Over Samsung S8

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  • @dolfies
    @dolfies 2 роки тому +360

    I'm guessing the motherboard is fine. Incorrect software can cause a lot of these issues.
    Flash back the original firmware with ODIN, and call the network provider to unlock the phone. They are legally required to in most cases.

    • @DragonProtector
      @DragonProtector 2 роки тому +23

      Doesn't stop them from not unlocking it still

    • @robertdavila6391
      @robertdavila6391 2 роки тому +32

      Not if its IMEI blocked cause that means it could be stolen or they still owed money on it and decided not to pay it off

    • @muhammadnajib8479
      @muhammadnajib8479 2 роки тому +37

      I'm actually surprised he didn't attempt to flash back the original firmware. Maybe it just didn't cross his mind but that's highly unlikely 🤔

    • @HarmlessBongo0
      @HarmlessBongo0 2 роки тому +11

      Yes. I would just uninstall the software or download a new android version 8.0

    • @lewiskelly14
      @lewiskelly14 2 роки тому +2

      Disappointing you didn't try further things

  • @Sharmatushar1402
    @Sharmatushar1402 2 роки тому +518

    I don't repair phones but i do really enjoy watching Hugh repair all kinds of devices. It's really good work that he does!

    • @legend-gamer5905
      @legend-gamer5905 2 роки тому +5

      Same

    • @DearWokeChristian
      @DearWokeChristian 2 роки тому +3

      Guilty as charged.

    • @sufyan9509
      @sufyan9509 2 роки тому +6

      Same
      I binge watch Phone repair guru,Josh connects,Money talks wireless,Hugh jeffrey

    • @JMD-tu1xm
      @JMD-tu1xm 2 роки тому +2

      Same, but I'm willing to try something. I have a Motorola Moto E5+ that has an exploded battery. I'm willing to try and replace it but I have to be careful as it was poked when I was removing the back panel. And I lost my pry tool, so that will make the repair more difficult.

    • @damnnndude8147
      @damnnndude8147 2 роки тому +2

      Same broski

  • @Mirra2003-f9s
    @Mirra2003-f9s 2 роки тому +274

    You can try to reflash the ROM on it,since it's an Australian phone but has spanish software means the previous owner probably flashed the firmware from another country. I once flashed the wrong region software on an S7 and it acted the same,camera and sensors would not work. After i reflashed it again with the correct ROM everything started to work like it should.

    • @myapzone
      @myapzone 2 роки тому +16

      Yeah happened to me with the S3 neo. After trying a custom rom, I had to download the Original rom. I took the first one, flashed it with Odin and the Camera didn't work. Then I found, that Samsung used two camera versions, Samsung and Sony. After flashing the right one everything worked.

    • @WilliamHollinger2019
      @WilliamHollinger2019 2 роки тому +1

      How to update s8 rom to run android 11 or 12

    • @yeshuinfinity5963
      @yeshuinfinity5963 2 роки тому

      @@WilliamHollinger2019 custom rom might help

    • @Amanullah-dx5uy
      @Amanullah-dx5uy 2 роки тому +2

      CSC mismatch can cause that

    • @Mirra2003-f9s
      @Mirra2003-f9s 2 роки тому

      @@WilliamHollinger2019 custom rom only

  • @_Skim_Beeble
    @_Skim_Beeble 2 роки тому +92

    The IMEI lock has to be removed by the network provider once the contract period is up (if you get the phone with the contract from a provider), this is a legal requirement not many people know about in Australia and the provider won't tell you either.

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 2 роки тому +5

      I think that is a different lock than what Hugh is talking about. You mean carrier lock which means the phone can only be used on The network the phone was originally purchased from and yes now there is a law that makes carriers allow you to move to another network either by unlocking your phone or just selling you an unlocked phone to begin with. I think in the UK all phones are unlocked from new and not branded. Before they used to be either branded and locked or just locked to the carrier meaning you couldn’t change network unless you got it unlocked.

    • @samholdsworth420
      @samholdsworth420 2 роки тому

      @@MZ95 I think Afghanistan might be worse

  • @randomyt666
    @randomyt666 2 роки тому +11

    This is like restoring an old broom and replacing the handle and head, but leaving the 4 bolts holding it together. I wouldn't expect a phone repair shop to even attempt to repair this phone. So it's pretty damn impressive that this guy managed to.

  • @robertpucovsky
    @robertpucovsky 2 роки тому +34

    After watching so many videos of yours, I'm tempted to do a phone repair myself. I have a broken Huawei Y6 2019 that needs a screen replacement. I've found a good deal with a battery, frame and Lcd that I'm going to get to restore it. Wish me luck!
    Edit: operation successful. I even fixed a friend's y7. Budget huawei phones are so simple!

    • @HanxoHaxashi
      @HanxoHaxashi 2 роки тому +6

      Bro someone stole your comment

    • @ra_barbaras
      @ra_barbaras 2 роки тому +1

      I wish you luck

    • @robertpucovsky
      @robertpucovsky 2 роки тому +2

      @@HanxoHaxashi hahahaha oh boy. Well that's the benefit of a verified UA-cam channel. It stands out

    • @robertpucovsky
      @robertpucovsky 2 роки тому

      @@ra_barbaras thanks!

    • @josuke6131
      @josuke6131 2 роки тому +4

      It's sad that your original comment is way down here and some verified channel stole it. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck on repairing the phone!

  • @vguy488
    @vguy488 2 роки тому +223

    FYI: The spanish software seen on the phone is from Claro, one of the biggest Latin American telcom companies. Very interesting to see an Australian phone with an IMEI lock using that software indeed.
    Great video!

    • @leandromacedooliveira8912
      @leandromacedooliveira8912 2 роки тому +18

      A Correction (not for u, but for Hugh too): Claro isn't a spanish software, but a brazilian one.

    • @agustechmr
      @agustechmr 2 роки тому +26

      @@leandromacedooliveira8912 it is actually a latin american one, it's network goes from Guatemala To Brazil

    • @leandromacedooliveira8912
      @leandromacedooliveira8912 2 роки тому +6

      @@agustechmr But was founded in Brazil.

    • @crispyjokingtuna1495
      @crispyjokingtuna1495 2 роки тому +8

      @@agustechmr they go down past Brazil to Argentina as well (and probably Chile)

    • @poble
      @poble 2 роки тому +13

      @@leandromacedooliveira8912 claro is owned by a mexican company

  • @vincentsmiths9195
    @vincentsmiths9195 2 роки тому +2

    I think I have the answer for the spanish "Claro" network. Back in 2018 the company I work for sent me to Argentina for a few months so before leaving I had my Note8 N950U unlocked from the carrier. Once there a co-worker recommended to do a "carrier swap" for better service while I'm there so I took it to this cellphone shop and they backed up the whole phone and then Flashed the firmware to N950F, then flash a "Claro" network rom then put on a "Claro" SIM card and I was all set. Before returning back home I went to the same shop, they re-flashed the phone with the back-up they did at the beginning, like nothing ever happened.

  • @SkyfighterZX
    @SkyfighterZX 2 роки тому +22

    This is something i'm really passionate about repairing phones, i wish i had the budget to start buying android phones with broken displays and such to refurbish and re sell, but i've saved many phones from becoming e-waste from ppl i know needing screen replacements already, it's super fun to do, and it's a shame that motherboard wasn't usable, maybe if you put it for sale someone needing the chips or other components could find it useful?

  • @camilasuarez4596
    @camilasuarez4596 2 роки тому +25

    I also find it weird that Claro (a telecom company/carrier who works all around South America) suddenly activate when you resetead the phone. It’s a bummer that it doesn’t fully works, since that phone looks amazing once restored. Great vid as usual :)

    • @belairrbx
      @belairrbx 2 роки тому +1

      that mobile carrier called claro usually puts bloatware in their roms.

    • @KatsuSush
      @KatsuSush Рік тому

      And they sell their phones at a too high price, and they install bloatware and their power on animations on some Samsung phones, yes, i got a Motorola G13 unlocked from them, at ***80 thousand Argentinian Pesos***

    • @emdicadrian
      @emdicadrian 6 місяців тому

      ​@@belairrbx doesnt every carrier do tho

  • @MrLancar
    @MrLancar 2 роки тому +8

    Always cool to see the phone model I'm currently still using being picked apart and analyzed. It's a really nice phone, and I'm reluctant to replace it since I don't want to lose the headphone jack. The only thing i don't like about it is the curved/beveled screen. After having it in my pocket all these years, this "feature" only served to accumulate scratches.

  • @Random_4400
    @Random_4400 2 роки тому +13

    this is def one of the best legitimate phone restoration channel on UA-cam by far! definitely not like that other fake staged crap made just to make money 😂 your a true phone saver keep going brota! 👍

  • @littlebottleofink
    @littlebottleofink 2 роки тому +3

    I have the same tool kit. Got it originally to work on a game boy and have used it for multiple game systems, joycons and MacBook. It’s amazing

  • @TechDude3000
    @TechDude3000 2 роки тому +1

    6:55 The front camera looks like a mini gopro

  • @dinkarfowkar999
    @dinkarfowkar999 2 роки тому +3

    The S7 and Note 9 are some of the most beautiful Samsung's ever made

    • @GAMING2S
      @GAMING2S 2 роки тому

      S6 and S7 Edge too

  • @kbhasi
    @kbhasi 2 роки тому +2

    (10:18) I believe the previous owner bought the phone from someone else, who in turn didn't pay their Telstra bill and had bought their phone on a contract, but thought they could sell the phone to cover the bill, but also ended up selling the phone too late.

  • @jayringo77
    @jayringo77 2 роки тому

    Best thing I learned from this video and have already put into practice on a recent Google Pixel 2 repair was spraying down the plastic pic to get the solvent exactly where you wanted it. So simple it's genius.🧑‍🎓

  • @FarhanSyafiqFadhillah
    @FarhanSyafiqFadhillah 2 роки тому +49

    Question for Hugh : when you encountered the very rare broken devices (for example RED Phone) regardless of the price, will you still fixing it?

  • @NelsonMarcelin0
    @NelsonMarcelin0 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Hugh, I'm from the technical area at a store in my country! Here we use isopropyl alcohol a lot to open these lids!
    So I leave you this recommendation! After leaving it on the base, use the ifixit pick and spray the isopropyl alcohol on the piece and it will open more easily!

    • @NelsonMarcelin0
      @NelsonMarcelin0 2 роки тому

      Btw that phone is from Brazil!

    • @jdriver2308
      @jdriver2308 2 роки тому +1

      @@NelsonMarcelin0 the one in the video? If so it's not. He says it's an Australian phone that someone had put different software on to try and get around the imei block. He says this at 10:08

  • @theodoretekkers
    @theodoretekkers 2 роки тому +1

    This is a con on eBay too. Where you’ll buy a phone but it’s region blocked. I had that happen to my S10+

  • @jakens31gaming74
    @jakens31gaming74 2 роки тому +3

    Great work Hugh Jeffreys! your repair videos are amazing for me to fix!

  • @sobber69
    @sobber69 2 роки тому +17

    8:51 imagine batteries actually charged that fast

  • @_xwtk
    @_xwtk 2 роки тому +3

    My dad's S8 was ran over with 2 cars! That's the holy shit moment when it actually worked and responded to calls, now I need to replace the screen and back cover, which is too expensive.

  • @MizushimaNaomiz
    @MizushimaNaomiz 2 роки тому +2

    Good that hugh gets back phones to life
    He can do anything for a phone to revive it

  • @laz7354
    @laz7354 2 роки тому +2

    Loved the S8 series era design.

  • @Sanctity3242
    @Sanctity3242 2 роки тому +2

    10:08 nice bloatware of claro apps and things(claro is a mobile telecommunication company in Latam) so the phone was buy in some place in latam or the software is from latam btw for what i can read the software or the phone is from Mexico but when the claro app open show a telcel bot(other mobile telecommunication company for mexico) so i'm no sure at all

    • @Sanctity3242
      @Sanctity3242 2 роки тому +1

      and i think remove the network block is easy bc they aren't like US or other country who don't give you the code for unlock the phone

  • @ducks.c
    @ducks.c 2 роки тому +2

    A software reflash may help with some of the issues you're having. You can find the software online and flash it using ODIN. While the phone may accept foreign software, it won't work perfectly unless the correct software if running.

  • @thatdude5104
    @thatdude5104 2 роки тому

    When repairing phones like these I like to put clear packingtape on the backglass before attempting to remove it. That way you dont have glass shards flying everywhere. Also wear protective glasses to prevent something getting in your eyes.

  • @jandrestols2215
    @jandrestols2215 2 роки тому +1

    I love when you fix these older samsung phones

  • @sarathprabharajan1091
    @sarathprabharajan1091 2 роки тому +1

    4:52 Look Hugh it's the simtray contains An SD card and a Sim.It has all the information about the owners.Give it back if you can.🔥

  • @finochenko
    @finochenko 2 роки тому +2

    1:28 на крышку стоило наклеить липкую ленту, чтоб осколки в лицо не летели

  • @coryjunior420
    @coryjunior420 2 роки тому

    I sort Of repaired my screen of my iPhone XR
    Twice I love watching these videos keep them up Hugh

  • @elephunk5555
    @elephunk5555 2 роки тому +3

    I have an old s8 somewhere. It had a moisture issue and wouldn’t charge by cable even though the phone never got wet. Now it just won’t switch on at all. I’m going to try and wirelessly charge it now and hope for the best. Pretty sad as its full of important photos!

    • @mrnapolean1
      @mrnapolean1 2 роки тому +1

      Probably more than likely the contacts in the charger port have corroded to a point where it cannot function anymore.

  • @DJProPlusMax
    @DJProPlusMax 2 роки тому +1

    I actually repaired my dad’s S8, and that was also my first mobile phone repair. Replaced dat bat-tree.

  • @glenpalmer6161
    @glenpalmer6161 2 роки тому +2

    Regarding the vibration motor, the way you applied glue looked a bit problematic. There was too much adhesive which clearly soiled the metal contact pads and thus prevented it from working. I agree with you for everything else. This phone wasnt worth saving overall.

  • @gamechep
    @gamechep 2 роки тому +21

    Battery: "I think I look puffed up"
    Phone: "Don't be so self-deprecating!"
    New Battery: "I'm new around here, nice to meet you!"
    Phone: "Don't get too comfy kid"

  • @TheRazerGamer02
    @TheRazerGamer02 2 роки тому +1

    I remember I found an S8 that was run over, the screen was barely visible and it would turn on, but it was shattered and even touching it left glass everywhere. I gave up and went to the local police station, and I had the same phone at the time so I brought it in my box. I told the police yeah I found this while riding my motorcycle blablablabla, and they deadass didn't believe me cuz I brought it in a box, they even said: "You sure you didn't steal it and regretted it?" I showed them the shattered phone and they believed me. It made me think: What if it wasn't shattered?
    Tldr: Apparently don't bring an phone in a box to the police (or If it's not shattered), otherwise you"ll have some trouble😂.

  • @EmreA
    @EmreA 2 роки тому

    You can try plugging USB to HDMI cable to the phone. Not all of them supports display out but s8 supports for example.

  • @victtorvalle
    @victtorvalle 2 роки тому +3

    That s8 is running The Claro's Panamá software (here in Brazil the Claro's software is the ZTA rom)
    The CPA software is a fucking annoying Rom
    The best stock rom for the G950F/FD is the BTU software. The clean UK version.
    Although this is a good video, encouraged myself to try to restore my galaxy s8 that was ruined by a truck accident

  • @jordanlivesey4715
    @jordanlivesey4715 Рік тому +1

    the amount of times I've dropped my s8 and it surviving is one is the reason I've always liked samsung as a brand, now I own the s10 5G but it still misses a lot of the charm the s8 did especially when it came to the software side, android 9 got updates until june of 2022

  • @Druid_Plow
    @Druid_Plow 2 роки тому +3

    Battery drain is probably due to a short. With that much of a bend, a couple layers of the board are almost certainly cracked. Traces get pinched between the cracks and send signals all over the place except where they're needed, causing components to act in an always on states which constantly produce loads. Probably a major contributor to the heat as well.
    I wouldn't use for testing batteries and displays either. To me it's a ticking time bomb, and it will eventually kill other components.

    • @kenmastersmaster
      @kenmastersmaster 2 роки тому

      And here I thought it was the cheap recycled ifixit battery....

    • @kenmastersmaster
      @kenmastersmaster 2 роки тому

      Also he should have at least tried to bend the board back to see if it would solve problems. Once it's bent straight and secured inside, it might be quite reliable, especially after a reflow

  • @tomasnuno5851
    @tomasnuno5851 2 роки тому +1

    Hugh! That phone is maybe from Argentina or Uruguay. Claro is a phone carrier on both Spanish speaking countries.

  • @LoganWilliams-sw3oe
    @LoganWilliams-sw3oe 2 роки тому +7

    Can we take a moment to mourn the loss of my 2008 iMac? The power cord got snagged on a chair leg and… you know what happened. And he’s done well

  • @motorolah8107
    @motorolah8107 2 роки тому +3

    probably not an issue with the motherboard, try to flash a custom ROM on it and see if it has the same issues

  • @lilPopper
    @lilPopper 2 роки тому +2

    Well, since the S8 has Dex, you can hook it up to a monitor and use the phone as a desktop, or hook it up to a lapdock, giving the phone a laptop experience

  • @Baziulis-c7o
    @Baziulis-c7o 2 роки тому +1

    Actually looks like its from Brazil. The app you selected in the right bottom corner is from a phone carrier in Brazil ... Called CLARO

  • @uconsaa
    @uconsaa 2 роки тому +1

    its midnight here in italy glad i didn't sleep

  • @Deathmonger
    @Deathmonger 2 роки тому +1

    Spaniard here. Claro is not an spanish operator nor one you can sign up here. That phone is from somewhere in South America. FYI

  • @mohamedhesham9849
    @mohamedhesham9849 2 роки тому +6

    It actually made an awesome project but i don’t think it was worth it considering the price paid for parts specially that oled

  • @kztech1319
    @kztech1319 2 роки тому +1

    Replacing so many components separately like this is probably not the most economical way to proceed with something in this condition, aside from sponsoring with ifixit of course, and that it makes for satisfying youtube content... It's probably way more efficient if you just get another S8 that has been bricked or CDMA carrier locked and then just transfer all the internal components across

  • @t.seby3176
    @t.seby3176 2 роки тому

    hi hugh
    you actually can bypass the temperature sensor by connecting the 2 pins that connect to the wirless charging module
    i did this on my broken note 8 and worked good since

  • @fredoo9835
    @fredoo9835 2 роки тому +1

    I’m from Puerto Rico and there’s a company call “Claro” like the one that show up in red

  • @eepymeowers
    @eepymeowers 2 роки тому +1

    You can use a Android with a SIM reader app on it to read the phone number on the SIM card. This way, even if there’s no medical info, as long as there’s a SIM you should be able to contact the original owner.

  • @harishvora1741
    @harishvora1741 2 роки тому +1

    Can u get around this by installing a custom bootloader and OS???

  • @spadesofpaintstudios1719
    @spadesofpaintstudios1719 2 роки тому

    It was pretty interesting looking at the internals and then seeing how the phone reacted to all the problems

  • @JTARB2004
    @JTARB2004 2 роки тому +3

    Love these videos I clicked as fast as possible

  • @jeypeyvey
    @jeypeyvey 2 роки тому

    Hi Hugh! Huge fan of your repair videos! Hope that your store can ship to the Philippines very soon. 🙏🏻

  • @crispyjokingtuna1495
    @crispyjokingtuna1495 2 роки тому +1

    I attempted a fix on an s20 that had been run over, but sadly it was a total loss. I pulled the metal shield aside to behold the processor cracked in two.

  • @KatinaMartinez-01
    @KatinaMartinez-01 2 роки тому +1

    I’m just wondering if you also wear eye protection when you’re doing these repairs were the glass is so broken on them.

  • @burningsea2215
    @burningsea2215 2 роки тому +1

    finally someone who cleaned the front camera , now i can die peacefully

  • @Falconhunter276
    @Falconhunter276 2 роки тому

    Expensive repair. I have an S8+ that needs a new back glass and screen. To buy a good second hand working one it's about £200. To buy the parts to repair mine it's about £200.
    It'll sit in the desk drawer with no back or screen on it till I eventually strip it fully and recycle it.

  • @mirkopacchioni4158
    @mirkopacchioni4158 2 роки тому +9

    Probably its former owner thought he already had a foldable phone, he was a pioneer. Nice video as always.

  • @TheSpotify95
    @TheSpotify95 2 роки тому

    Sorry to hear that you weren't able to save this phone - looks like the motherboard was too far gone, and besides, it was IMEI blocked anyway. Still, at least you've now got pretty much everything you need to get another S8 working well - all you need is a motherboard!

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 роки тому +1

    😂 I'm used to "will it run" videos on old vehicles and outdoor equipment, so this is a funny series idea to me.

  • @JMD-tu1xm
    @JMD-tu1xm 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing Claro, witch is a Latin American software company, installed on that Aussie motherboard is quite confusing. I don't think I've ever even seen that before.

  • @yeetmed7991
    @yeetmed7991 2 роки тому +2

    Bro been teaching me how to repair phones for 2 years now👍

  • @pascalamissah482
    @pascalamissah482 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve never clicked fast on a video like this 😹

  • @monsterinfamous6267
    @monsterinfamous6267 2 роки тому +3

    You can bypass the Android Lock Protection by flashing the phone ??🤔

  • @Tuti-ix6uo
    @Tuti-ix6uo 2 роки тому +1

    network provide is Claro which is an LATINAMERICAN network provide maybe thats why it is on spanish

  • @spiritual5750
    @spiritual5750 2 роки тому

    That charging timelapse was so apt.

  • @arxamis_
    @arxamis_ 2 роки тому +1

    Claro is from Argentina, Chile and some other countries that I don't know.
    I'm from the first one, so maybe is imported, idk.

  • @james22939
    @james22939 2 роки тому +1

    Your repairs are amazing I would love too see a consolation repair

  • @puneet7768
    @puneet7768 2 роки тому +2

    watching it on my s8

  • @Adam-eb8zu
    @Adam-eb8zu 10 місяців тому

    I love watching these videos because i love seeing this as i love tech i built my own pc

  • @perish1n
    @perish1n 2 роки тому +2

    Maybe the Custom ROM someone previously installed has Bugs
    that could be why phone is overheating,discharging and cameras do not work
    I encountered these type of problems in past on my Galaxy S5
    Maybe reinstalling some Trustworthy Custom ROM could compeltely solve the problem?
    It would definetly make an interesting video 😁🤞

  • @re-fix9678
    @re-fix9678 2 роки тому

    thank for video👍👍

  • @joseramos7476
    @joseramos7476 2 роки тому

    You do great work Hugh

  • @damiengreen3772
    @damiengreen3772 2 роки тому

    I just switched phones not that long ago but my old one was an s8 for about 3 years. Very good phone for me 10/10

  • @kevinmanuelfloressoto6070
    @kevinmanuelfloressoto6070 2 роки тому +1

    The software network “claro” it’s from Puerto Rico

  • @cortez1996
    @cortez1996 2 роки тому

    you can use chimera tool to change original IMEI and Serial Number

  • @leontechtalks
    @leontechtalks 2 роки тому +1

    My dad had one, we still have it and it’s got a screen with some gold stuff on it. I don’t know if that’s part of the screen, or something else. any advice is appriciated.

  • @bigmac9712
    @bigmac9712 2 роки тому +1

    Do you never have problems with frp lock?

  • @anilkinikar
    @anilkinikar 2 роки тому

    Oh. You put in lots of efforts. Love your videos. 👍🏼

  • @exoticsniperog2439
    @exoticsniperog2439 2 роки тому +2

    Can u so a tutorial on how to replace Google pixel battery? I have a Google pixel 3a,3xl, 2xl and pixel 4 but thay all need battery. I tried to replace one my self and broke the screen.

  • @Harsha04120
    @Harsha04120 Рік тому +1

    Put the motherboard in an oven, sounds absolutely batshit fucking insane, but it could reflow the solder.

  • @_Midori
    @_Midori 2 роки тому

    I forgot you said you weren’t gonna make a video of this S8 but I’m glad you did tbh

  • @80sTechKid
    @80sTechKid Рік тому

    That S8 would be good for someone who just needs it to use as like an iPod touch

  • @emilrylander5289
    @emilrylander5289 2 роки тому +1

    how do you access the phone without the google id info? it dosn't matter if you restore it it will be locked anyways until correct info.

  • @sir_abhishek
    @sir_abhishek 2 роки тому +1

    I like your work & got to know a lot about internal workings of electronics from ur channel but is it even worth repairing older phones like iPhone 6, 6s , Samsung s7, s8 when such heavily damaged when there software is already outdated.

  • @gabrielrobles9037
    @gabrielrobles9037 2 роки тому +1

    I've seen a bent S9 on ebay and it looks like it has the same amount of bend as this phone

  • @vncnthgy
    @vncnthgy 2 роки тому +1

    I have a Galaxy A7 2017 carrier and imei locked i just changed the imei number from another a720f and flashed an international firmware it works fine.

  • @thadmachia9873
    @thadmachia9873 2 роки тому

    Wow that was a mess! Another great video! Thank you!

  • @stephaniethebatter7975
    @stephaniethebatter7975 2 роки тому +1

    My theory with the phones working despite having holes in them is that the holes actually missed the important parts of the motherboard. If those holes were somewhere else, however...

  • @BayouBishop
    @BayouBishop 2 роки тому +1

    ✨Spicy Pillow✨

  • @JustRobertCZE
    @JustRobertCZE 2 роки тому +2

    my classmate threw his already cracked S8 againt the wall, the phone bent a bit, bottom half of the screen stopped reacting to the touch so i gave him my old mouse and usb to usb a adapter to use the phone, he used it this way for 5 months until he got used iPhone SE 1st gen (it was back in 2018)

  • @jg726
    @jg726 2 роки тому +1

    I bought a galaxy note 9 a long time ago for only $80 online, this was a couple months after it released,.. it was in similar condition except the display worked, but after further investigation it had motherboard damage, cameras didn't work, gyroscope didn't work, s pen didn't work etc

  • @IHeartMacsH8r5
    @IHeartMacsH8r5 2 роки тому +1

    I wonder what would happen if you did reinstall the OS from the actual variant it is. Then swap over a camera from the other devices you have? Didn't you also have more spare parts for the phone and maybe the camera swap would work there at least?

  • @MrFantastic
    @MrFantastic 2 роки тому

    I think you may be able to find some other motherboard for it on ebay or maybe another destroyed S8.
    Coz the rest of the phone seems perfect. And would go to waste otherwise.

  • @fa2919
    @fa2919 2 роки тому

    Well done on a good honest video again. 👍🏼.

  • @leeo.alexander2324
    @leeo.alexander2324 2 роки тому

    I just returned an S22+ to Aurion for insurance recovery replacement for a phone that was not even two weeks old phone. My wife was cutting the backyard and she heard a pop and then a grinding sound. She through the lawnmower had run over a limb or toy our dog plays with. Backing up the lawnmower and then lifting it up she found the remains of her phone embedded between the blade and the mower housing. The only thing that was left intact was the SIM card. I couldn't tell if the SIM card was any good. Being a photographer I wanted to take pictures of the mangled phone, but out of respect for her feelings and the privilege I have living in the same house, I did not brow to my photographic urge to raise my phone or any other camera to take pictures. The images you have shared do not come close to what happened to her phone. DOA is more appropriate to what she experienced.