Flex Cable Extenders Save Time & Money for Mobile Repair Techs iPhone and Android mobile phone flex extender cables were introduced to the market back in 2012 by China. Many repair technicians and mobile phone repair stores are using these, while other don’t even know such a product exists or understand why they’re used. The […]
OEM Original vs Non-Original iPhone LCD Screens Explained
. One of the most common misconceptions we see in the iPhone repair business is the true meaning and understanding of the definition of Non-Original LCD Screens and Original (OEM) LCD Screens. It seems every company that sells LCD screens or buys back broken LCD screens uses slightly different terminology. If you’re a bit unsure, […]
Why iCloud “Find My iPhone” iOS 7 Activation Lock Has Failed
New Apple iCloud Security Feature “Find My iPhone” Won’t Prevent Stolen Phones One of Apple’s most “praised” feature enhancements with their new release of iOS 7 is the iCloud “Find My iPhone” Activation Lock. . Apparently this new security feature in iOS 7 is supposed to deter theft of Apple iPhones, iPods and iPads […]
AT&T Suspends 3rd Party iPhone Unlocking Services – Shutdown Permanent?
AT&T iPhone Unlocking Down Worldwide since Tuesday – Suggests Permanent Shutdown! . *UPDATE 10-7-2013 ON BOTTOM OF PAGE: ** Update 10-8-2013 ON BOTTOM OF PAGE *** Update 11-4-2013 ON BOTTOM OF PAGE On Tuesday earlier this week, third party businesses offering factory unlocks for AT&T devices, including the iPhone, reported significant delays in unlock requests […]
Sell Broken Cell Phones for Most Cash – TESTED Case Study
Growing Industry Gives Broken Cell Phones Exception Resale Value These days, your options on how and where to sell broken cell phones are numerous. . With so many options available to cell phone consumers, it can be difficult to understand just exactly what the best option is for your device. Online marketplaces, trade-in companies, and […]
Denied iPhone Warranty Coverage? Claim Part of $53M Lawsuit Settlement
Apple Awards Denied iPhone Warranty Coverage Customers Relief Have you been denied iPhone warranty coverage for having having moisture indicators activated or liquid damage? . If so, today is your lucky day! Apple has just been handed down a $53 million dollar class action lawsuit surrounding denied warranty claims stemming from refusal to authorize repairs […]
91 PC Suite for iPhone – Review and English Download
If you are in the iPhone repair business and haven’t used 91 PC Suite for the iPhone, you’re missing out. This iPhone software is a great tool for all repair businesses and technicians wishing to speed up basic tasks while having the ability to squeeze in more advanced configurations and settings on the fly […]
iPhone Water Damage Indicator Locations for All Models
. Is your iPhone water damage indicator showing exposure to moisture? Unsure of where the water damage indicators are for your specific iPhone model? We’ve compiled a list to show you exactly where and how to identify if you or your customer’s iPhone has been exposed to water or other liquid damage. Headphone Jack Water […]
iPhone 5S Color Conversion Kit Will Compete with Retail Repair
More Competition for the Cell Phone Repair Business? Apple has announced the unveiling of its new flagship iPhone will be on September 10th. . Although the announcement date has been released, it’s uncertain if Apple’s announcement will be for the upcoming iPhone 5s or for Apple’s rumored low-cost cell phone option, nicknamed for now the […]
Best Broken Home Button App Choices for Android Smartphones
Apps that for for Unresponsive Digitizer too! It’s not the end of the world if your Android device has a broken home button or bad touchscreen area. . There are apps you can use temporarily to replace faulty buttons and non-responsive digitizer touch areas before you pay to have your mobile device fixed or replaced. Here […]
“My Dog Ate My Phone” – Pets Cause $3 Billion in Annual Device Damage
Bitten, Chewed, Licked, Drooled and Damaged by Pets SquareTrade, a top-rated cell phone insurance protection provider, released an interesting study on how much damage household pets cause to electronic devices. The study suggests that cell phones, including iPhones and Android devices, account for 1/3rd of all pet related device damage. 3/4ths of these broken smartphones […]
Thief Steals Woman’s iPhone but Forgets to Disable Photo Sharing
Tumblr Blog Goes Viral After Stolen iPhone Thief Forgets to Disable Victims Drop-Box Sharing Option! A very hot Tumblr blog this week is “Life of a Stranger Who Stole My Phone,” which presents an oblivious national of Dubai, “Hafid,” and all his personal photos taken after having stolen the iPhone from a beach in Ibiza, […]
Apple Offers Take-Back Program for Fake iPhone China Adapters
. Apple announced Monday that it will soon being a take-back program where users of iPhones, iPods and iPads can trade in their third party wall chargers for Original OEM Apple Chargers. The proposed trade also requires the consumer to pay $10 – about half the price of the adapters MSRP. Recent reports have suggested […]
10 FREE Publicity Ideas for Your Mobile Repair Business
During the recession, the number one complaint from small business owners is the lack of new customers. . Luckily, the cell phone repair business has continued to grow and remains one of the best small business start-up ideas of the decade! Growing competition might have repair store owners looking for alternative ways to stay ahead […]
PET Glass Screen Protectors to Shake the iPhone Repair Business
Most iPhone repair business locations are driven by cracked and broken LCD screen replacements. . Recently, we’ve had many of our clients commenting that Apple’s announcement to begin replacing broken iPhone 5 screens for $149.00 without warranty coverage or a deductible, which makes for very stiff competition. While there isn’t an Apple store within distance […]
Unlock a Bad IMEI Phone That’s Blacklisted, Blocked or Stolen
Many mobile phone repair stores offer phone buyback programs to their customers and end up buying back a phone that they’re unable to activate due to a bad IMEI phone number that’s been blacklisted by the carrier. __________________________ UPDATED 2017: Where to have your IMEI/ESN cleared off blacklist by carrier. Read article below for alternative […]
Larger iPhone 5s Screen Size Rumors Set to Further Delay Release Date
iPhone 5s screen size rumors are alive and well this week! Rumors suggest that a last minute design change in Apple’s iPhone 5s screen size will delay the release date by one to two months. This news would suggest Apple’s new model will be available in December 2013, just in time for Christmas (again). . […]
LCD iPhone 5 Price to Drop $20 Again in next Week. Beware!
LCD iPhone 5 Price to Drop $20 Again in next Week. Beware! The LCD iPhone 5 price is set to drop again in the next five to ten days. Street vendors in Hong Kong and other areas of China are starting to report refurbished iPhone 5 LCD assembly prices at $465 HKD, or $60 USD. […]
iPhone 5 Broken LCD Price Drops 40-50%!
iPhone 5 Broken LCD Price Drops 40-50%! As many iPhone repair shops might not yet be aware, the price of iPhone 5 cracked glass with good LCD assemblies dropped between $15-$20 in the last few days. Sources say the drop is due to China receiving parts to assembly 150,000 new iPhone 5 LCD screens from […]
Is It Illegal to Unlock a Phone? How to Legally Get Unlock Codes
. Wondering how to get unlock codes for your iPhone and other mobile device customers legally and with the best service and price? There are many providers who offer this service through their unlock website and we would like to share our experience after trying many different providers. The unlock website we’ve used is a company […]