A black screen iPhone means an expensive repair if you just want your data. Samsung solves this with direct USB backup, something Apple still doesn’t offer.

Temu is selling refurbished iPhones now, so I picked up two iPhone 14 Pros to see if they were scams. The results honestly surprised me.

A phone arrived stuck in recovery mode with a broken screen. After software tools failed and only worsened the boot loop, I began disconnecting hardware components. Unplugging a faulty charging port got the device to boot and the customer’s data was safe and backed up.

Google’s Pixel 10 starts limiting its battery after only 200 charge cycles. Here’s what that means, why Google did it, and how it compares to other phones.

Google’s new Pixel 10 phones come with Pixel Snap, a Qi2 magnetic charger that works with MagSafe accessories. With up to 25W fast charging, it makes wireless charging easier and more universal for Android users.

The Z Flip 7’s AMOLED display threw me off during a repair. Here’s how I opened it, what I found inside, and why it’s one of the riskiest foldable screens I’ve worked on.

The Pixel Buds 2a have a replaceable battery in the case, but the earbuds aren’t replaceable. The Fairbuds go further, both earbuds and case have removable batteries. Here’s what you need to know.

I modded a Steam Deck for the first time and it was shockingly easy. No fancy tools, just Phillips screws and a smooth “crunch” to lock in the new part.

Regular tape adhesives fail when dust or oil gets in the way. This $12 adhesive primer makes sure your phone screen stays stuck for good.

The Fairphone 6 isn’t just built to last, it’s built to be repaired and customized. From modular parts to LEGO mods, here’s why this might be the most exciting smartphone of 2025.

Someone came to me locked out of their Samsung tablet. Here’s how I factory reset it, dealt with FRP lock, and got the device unlocked again.

Teardowns of the OPPO Find N5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 go head-to-head, who wins in slimness, repairability, and engineering excellence? Here’s the breakdown.

AirTag batteries never seem to die when it’s convenient. Here’s the $70 solution that keeps mine running for a decade.

My iPhone 16 Pro camera was so dirty it was unusable. I tried Camera Cleaning Solution with an ultrasonic cleaner to fix it, here’s what happened.

From plastic backs to stubborn battery tabs, here’s the full Pixel battery replacement process, complete with official Google advice and my own repair bench notes.

Apple sells refurbished iPhones for less, but are they really like new? I cracked one open to find out and what I saw inside was surprising.

I replaced only the broken glass on an iPhone 13 Pro Max instead of the whole screen. With the right tools, you can save money and keep the original OLED and I’ll show you exactly how I did it.

Skip the DIY chaos, this $4 AliExpress transparent back glass gives your Galaxy S22, S23, or S24 series a clean see-through look in minutes, but it comes with a few trade-offs.

A viral video showing liquid “fixing” a burned LCD screen confused a lot of people, so I broke it down step by step. Here’s why LCDs black out under heat and why cooling them instantly restores the image.