iPad Memory Storage Upgrade

This is iPad Mini 4. Owner wants to upgrade to 64GB

Don't tell me you still using a 16 GB iPad.
I know it's really painful that you need to keep deleting things for space.

Regret bought the low storage iPad?
No problem! We offer iPad memory upgrade service.

We can upgrade the storage for any iPad model.

The same iPad Mini 4 upgraded to 64 GB.

iPad Storage upgrades Price List 2020 3rd Quarter:

• 32GB - RM 200
• 64GB - RM 330
• 128 GB - RM 400
• 256 GB - RM 480
• 512 GB - RM 530

FAQs:

Q: Can I still update the iOS after upgraded the storage memory?
A: Yes. It doesn't have any side effects.
Q: How long it takes?
A: iPads are not like the iPhone, which can be done on the same day. It would require 1 to 2 days. Because to open an iPad is not just using screwdrivers, It needs some machine to open it.

Q: What about my data?
A: It needs to be format. Means all data will need to be erased and update into the latest iOS.

Q: Why just warranty one month after the upgrade?
A: Because we never know how the user uses their iPad. Not confident in how they take care of their iPad. They can even kill it with the wrong charger also. That's why we will check all functions and inspect the whole device first so that we can eliminate potential problems too. Most parents give the iPad to kids.

But don't worry, let just say unfortunately it has a problem later and 1 month is passed. We will still do the repair for you FOC.
By the way, the warranty is cover on the motherboard only. Not the screen, buttons, or camera.

Q: I have another question...
A: No problem, feel free WhatsApp to me and ask. CLICK HERE

iPhone Unable to Activate Repaired

Since the latest iOS 12 released, I see a lot of iPhones that having this problem.

iPhone Unable to Activate

Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached. Try Connecting your iPhone into iTunes to activate it, or try again in a few minutes.

If this problem persists, contacts Apple Support.

It only happens on iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, and newer models. 

                       
It is definitely a hardware problem if the solutions below you already tried.

But before we fix the hardware... 

• Restore again in iTunes
• USB cable activate with iTunes
• Another internet or WiFi router
• Another SIM with available Cellular Data
• Another day (Might be server down, right?)

All methods tried and still not working? Frustrating huh? 

Are you getting this message on PC?
It actually means some information on your iPhone could not be obtained. That's the real reason, but not details enough.  

But no worry! It can be repaired.

Why it's happening?

Because Apple added new rules into their activation server again.

"All encypted communication chipset must be verified."

Also means if one of them failed, then the server won't let you activate. 

I remember last time iOS 11, they added new rules in server to check WiFi and Bluetooth address match with Serial Number of the device. So that any modification on those would be banned and not allow to activate. Each device is using a unique address for the network component. I also believe it's a license issue too.

About how to fix this issue. I need to open up and inspect the logicboard's network chipsets. One of its malfunctions would be causing this problem. The problem will be gone if we fix the network issue.

Easy for me, but not every technician is qualified to do so. If you're interested to learn how and why, please take our full course of Advanced iPhone Logic-Board Repair. 

Problem solved!

Photo might be fake, huh? How about a video instead?
                       

iPhone X upgrade memory storage 64 GB to 256 GB

Nowadays an iPhone with 64GB is not enough. Especially iPhone X.

But we don't have cheaper memory storage for iPhone X.
There are only two options available for X.

RM480 for 256GB
RM680 for 512GB.

Upgraded into 256GB

If you want to know the other iPhone upgrade price list.
Click this link for more info

Damaged iPhone Data Recovery | Motherboard iPhone Data Recovered

 Heavy damaged iPhone 6 Plus sent in our shop...
The owner kept it many years until now he finally found us to recover the data. 

When the logic board bent like this, I'm sure the iPhone won't be able to turn on.

In condition bent like that, most technicians would tell you that the motherboard is spoiled and it's unrepairable.
They are half right.

The board is damaged, but the memory chip might be okay.

So we can extract the data from the death iPhone?
Normal shops would tell you no way.
Yep...they can't.
But I can.

As long I see the three important IC are not damaged, then I can still recover the data... or I can repair it fully and it will be working like new again. 

But first, let me explain basic things about logicboard of the iPhone (motherboard of iPhone)...

Basic knowledge of Recover data from an iPhone logicboard)

In the current era, all iPhone IC chipset (integrated circuit) are using BGA type (Ball grid array).
They are bound on the board with solder balls.

Not as above photo anymore. So that your iPhone can be smaller.
A whole computer but same size as a wallet.

When we look at IC beside from a microscope.
We can see those solder balls beneath the IC.

If we can zoom closer. The damaged iPhone is not working because those IC balls are cracked.
Or the board is bent too much and the IC can't touch it.

So now you start to understand why I said it still can be repaired or to recover the data.

But as long as I see some of the ICs are not broken into pieces yet.

How to check the damaged iPhone can do data recovery?

First, I need to inspect those parts by using a microscope. The chance of a success rate is depend on those.

1st - The CPU must be in full shape

Your processor is also known as CPU. Without it, your data is unable to decrypt.
I will reject the job if someone messed the CPU before.

 Fun fact: Do you know that the FBI is also unable to hack or bypass the passcode of a suspect's iPhone?
They asked Apple to unlock it but get decline and said it's not possible.
It's against Apple's policy and design.   

2nd and 3rd - The hard disk and EEPROM (key of the hard disk) 

And these two.
The big one is the hard disk of iPhone. It's a flash drive that soldered on the logicboard.
The small one is the key to access your hard disk data. Your data will be lost if these two are missing or broken into pieces.

When I see these 3 parts are in good condition.
All I need to do is just transplant these into a good motherboard.

As the photo above. The bent iPhone board has already removed some components.
Those components were transplanted into the board below.

This surgical works took me a few hours.

All the data remain. Exactly the same before the accident happened.
We can notice it's very old iOS - 8.3 !!!
Sure it was broken very long time.
Lucky the owner found me to carry such of job.

This kind of job is really not "ah pig ah dog" can do.
Means it's not an ordinary technician can do the transplant.

My advice before you send it to someone...

"Having the tools to repair, doesn't mean having the skill" 

The transplant job is considering an ultimate repair.
A serious water damaged iPhone we do this too.

But the hardest part is the CPU rebuild.
Not many people in Malaysia can do it, continue to read all to know why.

Rebuilding a CPU is a very complicated job. 

Choosing a technician to carry out this job is just like choosing a doctor to do surgical of your brain or heart.

There are too many secret techniques to rebuild the iPhone CPU without damaging it.

iPhone CPU rebuild is required special training and years of experience. 

• To know what heat won't kill the CPU (Heat sensitive)
• Remove CPU safely by not breaking anything. (Fragile)
• Cleaning skill (Apple's black glue a lot)
• Skill to rebuild the SDRAM because it stacks on top of the CPU. 
• Perfectly reball the CPU and to install. 
• Schematic knowledge to know the CPU power-up sequence. 

Each generation of CPU has a different technique and knowledge.

Even you know how-to-do but you still need to practice a lot. Years of experience and you will be at a 99% success rate.

After repaired, I captured the photo from the microscope.
When we are able to see those balls beneath the iPhone CPU, this means the CPU rebuilt by a human hand.
Originally the iPhone is unable to see those balls
Because the production factory machines make smaller balls and injected black glue surrounded.

Someday I might write how to repair the CPU.
But it is too many steps that normal technician couldn't do or not want to waste time on this.

I learned the CPU rebuild skills from China in 2016. The cost of the training fee was about RM9000. Not included the cost of living for a month.
CPU rebuild is one of their unique techniques. A lot of western foreigners go to China to learn.
Those skills are not founded in western countries.
Believe me, It's been more than 8 years since I repair the iPhone. Till now I keep watching a lot of different best iPhone technicians worldwide. iPhone CPU rebuild is started in China.

Lucky I'm a Chinese in Malaysia. I have such of advantage.

Until now I still feel the China is so incredible with such of details repair skills.
They are just so dedicated to fixing whatever we couldn't.
Normal people would give up already. 🤣

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus No Service Problem

We repaired so many iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus that having No Service problem.

If you try to restore it, you will end up like this. Unable to activate the iPhone.
When you stuck in this menu,
Click the "!" exclamation mark at the bottom right.
You can see there is only Serial Number and No IMEI. Then it's confirmed you have a hardware problem.

This problem we called it "baseband" problem

The same iPhone above is repaired.
A healthy working iPhone would be like this. MEID, SN, and IMEI.

Why can't activate?
Because Apple needs to verify is the device Serial Number, and IMEI number match with their server or not. Server won't let you activate if the S/N or IMEI missing or not match with their list.

Why No Service?
It is a motherboard issue that one of chipset called Baseband is not working.

Why baseband is not working?
Baseband power circuit shorted due to water damaged.
or
Solder joint broken caused by heavy drop but the problem won't occur immediately, usually happen later.

The red circle is Baseband ic. To repair this, the technician must be very well trained. If not, they'll accidentally kill the A10 CPU which is next on it. Overheated and causing unable to power on.

 Solution and price?
Sorry, we need to open up and check before repair or quote you a price. Because it can be many reasons causing baseband failure.

• Some just need reball and rebuild the broken tracks/pads.
• Some are shorted BB PMU (baseband power ic) or components around it. 
• Some are because some shop attempted to repair another problem but created this problem. We need to fix their mess.

So the price varies. We need to check first.

Last year I wrote an article about this repair.

Click here to inquiry. 

LINK: Full article about Baseband Repair iPhone 7