Lecture on Modding an iPhone XR to Look Like an iPhone 15 Pro

Introduction

• Sponsored by: Flexispot
• Project: Transforming an iPhone XR to resemble an iPhone 15 Pro
• Cost: $25 mod kit
• Objective: Including features like an action button and flat display
• Condition of iPhone XR: Broken, hence the reason for modding

Mod Kit Details

• Company: Fence Create
• Components Included: Fake cameras, fake LiDAR sensor, action button, flat screen
• Visuals: Mimic titanium sides and flat display; color slightly off

Examination of Mod Kit

• Cameras: Very convincing; fake
• Edging: Rounded, looks like titanium
• Display: Flat, retains XR's notch
• Action Button: Real, functions like the mute and unmute feature
• Microphone: Routed through the camera gaps, may cause muffled audio

Preparation for Modding

• iPhone XR Cost: $120 CAD (used, broken)
• Initial Steps:
  • Removing screws (several found stripped)
  • Opening the housing using a pry tool (Jimmy)
  • Removing existing components one by one (e.g., battery, logic board, cameras)
• Disassembly Tips:
  • Apply alcohol to battery adhesive
  • Transfer minor components (e.g., clips) carefully

Detailed Disassembly Steps

• Battery Removal: Use alcohol and leverage
• Logic Board Removal:
  • Remove SIM tray and connectors
  • Unscrew and disconnect parts carefully
  • Note: Charging port assembly runs under the motherboard
• Front and Back Camera:
  • Gently pull up front cameras
  • Remove back camera shield and pop it out
• Wireless Charger: Heat and carefully remove

Reassembly

• Challenges: Aligning and connecting new parts
• Battery Connection: Awkward; required multiple adjustments
• Screen Installation: Finalizing with new flat screen

Final Outcome

• Visuals: Extremely convincing replication
• Display: Slightly awkward due to new flatness and same bezels

Testing Mod Functions

• Boot Test: Success, booted with Apple logo
• Functional Tests:
  • Flash: Working
  • Microphone: Relocated; sound quality to be verified

Conclusion

• Overall Satisfaction: Mod looks convincing and functional for $25
• Caution: Be aware of potential scams using similar mods
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Additional Resources

• Link for Mod Kit: [Provided in video description]