Hello iWorld,
We are often asked by our amazing customers from all over the country, “What is the best thing to do once my phone is exposed to water damage?”. iFixYouri has fixed phones that have been run through washing machines, dropped in toilets, fallen off boats, thrown in beer pong cups, swam in the pool, and even found in puddles the next day. Please follow these steps below to ensure the safety of your phone:
1) The phone needs to be turned off. This way there is no power running through the device. This will often cause long term damage. It’s not necessarily the water that causes the non repairable issues to your beloved iPhone, but if a component of the motherboard is shocked it is extremely difficult to repair.
2) Remove the moisture from inside the device. The best way to do this is by placing the phone in a bag of rice for 24 to 48 hours. Most people use a bag of rice since it is readily available. Silica can also be used however. Another tip is to remove your sim card tray to help with this process. We are located in Florida so I often suggest to fellow Floridians to leave the bag of rice on the dash of your car to help.
3) Once the device is dried out you can attempt to power up the device. Majority of times though corrosion has already built up on the motherboard and will need to be cleaned off. We use a fantastic ultrasonic and chemical cleaning process to accomplish this and have a 90% success rate. If the device does not power back on, there is still a great chance we can repair the device.
iFixYouri’s iphone water damage repair process has a 90% success rate and take anywhere from 1 to 5 business days. The repair typically runs about $29.99 for the cleaning process. Once we have a good working motherboard without any corrosion, rust, or other junk on it, we will install back in it’s original housing. If any additional parts are needed we will contact you with an estimate before we install any parts. We will also email you along the way with updates anytime one of our skilled professionals work on your device. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our water damage department at (888) 494-4349.
-Ryan @ iFixYouri
So you’ve dropped your iphone in the toilet, perhaps a cup of coffee, or maybe some soda?
You’re unsure of what to pick for your repair. Well, our iphone water damage repair service actually covers all of those. Whether it’s a syrupy concoction of vodka and cranberry or a hot cup of black coffee, they all really fall into the same category.
What happens when you drop your phone in any type of liquid is that all the components get covered in that substance. When an outside liquid is introduced to electronics, it interferes with the logic board ‘passing information’ between components and functioning properly.
Some liquids cause corrosion, some don’t. Salt water is one of the bigger culprits of corrosion, while coke or pepsi tends to just leave a nasty sticky residue around.
The first step in any liquid damage is to disassemble the phone and properly clean the board. In order to do this, we’d recommend sending it in for our water damage repair service. Carrying a 90% success rate, we are the best in the business and it is a service that thousands of customers rely upon per month. Hopefully this will have cleared up a few questions that we had come through. If not, shoot us an email or give us a call, we’ll be happy to clear things up more for you! support@ifixyouri.com or 888-494-4349
We’ve been getting quite a few customers asking questions regarding upgrading their 3Gs to iOS5. Here’s a couple brief notes on our findings and some places you can go for further information.
CNET Reviews Mobile section editor Kent German said that when iPhone 3G users first upgraded to iOS 4.0, manynoticed the phone slowed down and the new software drained the battery.
Apple says that the new iOS 5 software is fine for iPhone 3GS devices. The software has been out less than a week, and there are complaints from some users.The biggest issue I’ve heard from people is regarding battery life. One iPhone 3GS user vents his frustration on an Apple message board:
“Upgraded my 3GS to iOS5 on Wednesday and now it runs out of battery after about 6 hours with no use, 4 hours or less with occasional email use. Had to recharge it 3 times yesterday, and after 4 hours today…Never had these issues until this upgrade.”
If you do decide to upgrade, keep in mind that things can go wrong. And if you’re a few minor updates behind on your device, there’s more of a chance that the software will get hung up when you try to update. That’s why it’s very important that you backup up your iPhone before you begin updating the software. (To do that you simply plug in your phone to iTunes and sync it.) That way, if something goes wrong, you can completely wipe the device and start from scratch. And you’ll be able to reload it with everything you originally had on your phone.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20121675-266/should-iphone-3gs-owners-upgrade-to-ios-5-ask-maggie/
Everything had been going smoothly until I decided to download iOS 5.0.1. And over the past few weeks, I began to notice some of the problems that many of you wrote in to complain about.
Specifically, the sluggishness and battery life that seems to be getting worse every day.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/12/12/ios-5-on-iphone-3gs-things-have-been-getting-worse/
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3384214?start=45&tstart=0
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/ios-apps/253358-ios5-3gs-battery-life-heat-issues.html
-Mark – Orlando iFixYouri
Change isn’t always the best thing. This was very evident to me when I synced up my iPhone 4s and noticed my favorite application “Deadmau5 Mix 2” no longer appeared to work correctly. Being a huge Deadmau5 fan and I would love showing this app off to friends at parties, pretending to be one of the biggest DJs in the industry. Also a good thing to note I am not very good at this.
Moving forward, I constantly found myself checking the app store for the miracle which would be the update and once again start rocking out with my favorite killing time app. This was until I was properly introduced to Siri. When I first received my phone of course I started messing with Siri and thought it was a glorified voice control. Boy was I wrong. Siri is amazing and I now find myself constantly showing off it’s quirky responses to my never ending questions. Has Siri replaced Deadmau5? Probably not but here are3 of my favorite things to do with her:
1) Talking smack to iPhone 4 users. I first used this when my friend David was talking badly about not appreciating the new updates for the 4s. “Siri text David he has no idea what he is talking about”. Dave immediately checks his phone “he has no idea what he is talking about”. Even he admitted he was a little jealous at this point.
2) Asking Siri what the meaning of life gives a funny statement which I like to show off. I won’t disclose here so you can see for yourself. These with the more discussed questions like “where do I hide a body” or “how much wood could a woodchuck chuck”
3) Setting reminders. I am really bad about remembering the do things outside of work, but now that I find it mildly entertaining the to talk to Siri I find myself way more organized. Definitely wasn’t expecting that.
In conclusion Siri is awesome and is very entertaining. If I have to sacrifice “Deadmau5 Mix 2” for Siri, well that is something I am very happy to do now. Imagine if they would just update the app and then Siri was updated to access apps, Now that would just be Bliss.
Ryan
West Palm Beach Technician
Often times a new device comes along, one that is promised to be the best, of the best, of the best. It takes 8MP pictures, browses the internet faster than ever, and is extremely far from water proof. The phone has been out for all of 2 weeks now and already we’ve already gotten our hands a little dirty from fixing the latest and greatest. From cracked screens to water damage, they’re already coming through the door.
Do not fear, as we are here. If you drop your iPhone 4S in water, be sure to turn it off, do not try to turn it on. If you dropped it in salt water, rinse it with fresh water. Stick it in a bag of rice, and send it into us ASAP. The sooner you get it to us, the better chances you have with survival.
We do carry a 90% success rate at fixing water damaged phones, so hope is not lost. You precious pictures can be recovered, your unobtainable contacts can be obtained. Call us immediately and send it in today. Below is a short clip we threw together that gives the tech-savy user some insight on what to do. Proceed with your own risk, we are not responsible. We have iPhone 4S water damage repair in full swing here at iFixYouri, and we can, and will, take on the challenge to rescue that soaked phone of yours!
We apologize for not having music, YouTube removed it and won’t replace it. :-/
All of us have been anxious as hell for the latest and greatest device. Today Tim Cook, the new Apple officially announced the iPhone 4S.
It’s sleek and sexy, just as all previous devices. This one however packs a little extra punch. Sporting the A5 processor with 1 gig of RAM, and a beefy 8MP camera. It will also be available on Sprint!
On top of that, it’s rocking the awesome design that is the iPhone 4 and loaded with iOS 5.0. A5, new antenna system, new optics, HD video, and now Siri, it’s going to be awesome!
We’re super excited here at iFixYouri to start working on these awesome devices that is dubbed the iPhone . To back the release of the latest iPhone, we’re officially offering iPhone 4s repair services starting today. Should you need any help, whether it be an iPhone 4s screen repair, or you happened to drop your iPhone 4s in water, we have you covered. Give us a call, don’t hesitate to ask, we’ll be there to help.
Enjoy the new iPhone 4S, I know we will!
Well, it’s (semi-)official: according to the Associated Press, former Vice President and current Apple Inc. board member Al Gore says that the iPhone 5 is almost here. At the Discovery Invest Leadership Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Al Gore reportedly said while discussing the exponential growth of computing: “Not to mention the new iPhones coming out next month. That was a plug.”
This isn’t the only reason to get excited. Earlier today, it was reported by AllthingsD, the technology blog, that new Apple CEO Tim Cook will give the keynote address at an Apple event on October 4, when many expect the official release of the iPhone 5 will take place.
So, what does that mean for us iPhone repair guys? A lot.
First of all, this will have significance for all who have older model iPhones. We at ifixyouri.com offer cash for iPhones; so, if you’re looking to sell your iPhone, no matter what condition it’s in, let us know.
Secondly, we’ve already set in place iPhone 4s repair services. So if something happens to your precious new phone weeks or even days after you’ve purchased it, feel free to contact us. We’re prepared for anything, from iPhone 5 water damage to screen repair.
Exciting times for Apple users! We just thought we’d pass it on.
Is it worth it to do a Do It Yourself iPhone repair instead of having it professionally done? This article will examine the costs and the benefits of the two. Hopefully, this will make it easier to decide between doing a repair yourself and having it done professionally by the cast at iFixYouri.
We all know that going with the Do It Yourself (which will now be shortened to “DIY”) route is seemingly cheaper. At least, it appears that way in theory. Of course, once everything is said and done, one might find that the DIY repair costs more money, time, and effort than it would have cost by using a professional. Moreover, it’s possible to permanently damage the device, rendering it unfixable.
What are the reasons? First, time alone is a major issue. Most people obviously have little to no experience repairing iPhones or iPods and DIY repairs can be timely without the practice. An average iPhone glass repair can easily take one to two hours. Now, the more a person does something, the more familiar he or she gets with the process and the quicker they get at doing it. Yet, the first time someone attempts to repair a broken screen (for example) they should be ready to spend well over an hour. Other repairs, such as replacing a back cover, can take four or more hours.
Next, effort is going to play a major role. It’s true that the effort put into learning how to repair an iPhone is wonderful. A person can learn a lot while dissecting their very own device. That person should keep in mind that he is the owner of that device and therefore, has to deal with whatever the outcome. None of these repairs are easy by any means. When the phone is laying there in pieces, screws scattered about, parts spread out, it will be hard to put it back together correctly. So, a DIY person must take his or her time and pay close attention to every little detail.
The last thing to consider is money. Money is the most important factor in our decision of choosing a DIY repair over a professional repair. The initial cost of the DIY kit/part will be cheaper than having it repaired by an business. This is simply because the labor and service costs are no longer present. Again, it is wise to keep in mind that these repairs are difficult and there are many parts that can be broken or damaged while performing a DIY repair. This leads to a new problem, whereas the original problem with the device may have been a quick repair. When a part gets damaged or broken, it will inevitably lead to more time and effort, which means more money spent on the new problem. Anyone who has broken an iPhone knows how fragile they are. They are just as fragile once disassembled.
In conclusion, DIY repairs are perfectly fine for a person who has experience repairing iPhones and can confidently fix them. If the person who chooses to do a DIY repair is fortunate enough to have a few broken iPhones laying around, he can experiment with those and then try tackling his primary phone. However, for the majority of people who are inexperienced yet want confidence that the broken device will work like new with the least amount of hassle, please get it professionally done. It will save your time, effort and money.
With the up and coming release of the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, we’ve been preparing to begin offering service in order to fit your needs. From iPhone 5 screen repair, to iPhone 5 water damage repair, trust that we’ll be here to support you and your accidents.
The new iPhone 5 parts are starting to coming out, and as they come out, we’ll be offering the repairs for whatever may be wrong with your device.
Apple is truly amazing at sparking hype and conversation amongst the general population. We’ve noticed that as new products are starting to come out, they do not do any marketing, yet everyone is talking about the newest and latest devices that is “supposedly” coming out.
The economy is tough, the job market is bleak, yet Apple has towered as being at one point, more wealthy that the oil giant Exxon, and having more gas on hand than the US government. Something does not seem right here. You know what it is? It’s people’s addiction to technology, and buying new stuff. No matter how broke and in the hole society may be, there will be those who will buy technology, get the latest gear, break the latest gear, and be in need to get, in this next case, an iPhone 5 repair.
Our guesses are that the newest iPhone 4S/5 will have the following:
-Same screen
-Higher MP Camera, probably 8MP
-A5 processor
-Slight back redesign
It should be faster than the iphone 4, and have a better camera. Kind of like the 3G to 3Gs upgrade. We’ll just have to wait and see.
Have a question about the latest device? Hit us up, we’ll be happy to help.