I BOUGHT 300 BROKEN 1ST GEN IPHONES, can I fix them??

In what quickly escalated to the largest project I've worked on for the channel, I bought a MASSIVE lot of 300 1st generation iPhone 2Gs.... Yeah this is a big one. These phones were sold for scrap and haven't been tested at all- so I have my work cut out for me! iPhone 2Gs are also notoriously difficult to repair, so this massive bulk iPhone listing took a long time to repair!! Let's see how many I can get working and how many of these phones are fated to be broken forever... oh and I may have to give some away ;)

time stamps
0:00 unboxing
1:48 sponsor
2:57 MASSIVE unboxing
6:26 cleaning and sorting
8:52 starting to test
12:14 making some progress
14:13 calling in reinforcements
16:24 method for restoring iPhone 2Gs
19:23 screen replacement
25:00 uncovering secrets on the phones
26:22 innovative battery replacement technique
27:43 finished phones!
31:39 a bittersweet conclusion

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[dosdude]

This was a fun project to be a part of! Although it proved to be a bit frustrating with the finicky nature of these first gen iPhones, the end result was pretty good!

[crashbandicooteverr]

You might have overlooked a gem here. I am referring to the one that doesn't have the name "iPhone" engraved on the back. Typically these were prototype units made for internal testing, as the two prototypes that were leaked on MacRumors in 2009 didn't have that engraving. I could be wrong but anyway...

[composimple]

Two years ago I witnessed you moving from your previous location to your current place, installing that wall panel and setting up all that lighting. Mr. Rubin was helping you out… it’s getting emotional that I have followed you for four years. Keep going Luke!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[CodyHeap]

Quite possibly the most iPhone 2G’s in one place in the world, other than electronics recyclers.

[Lauterec]

How fascinating. To think at one point, all of these were unboxed by proud owners, many of whom probably never had a smartphone before. At one point these were the ultimate status symbol, running the business world.

[itstzuwei]

Really really great work Luke. You’re one of my fav YT working on old tech and making them great. Nice job.

[josephalberta]

you rock dude. we are thankful for your efforts! keeping old tech alive and out of the dumpster! would love to see more of this type of stuff from you in LA.

[Epicgamer_Mac]

Omg I love you so much Luke. The effort you put in to make these vids is astounding. Loved when you brought Dosdude in too, he’s awesome!

[stafterhundred]

The fact you keep inviting dosdude on your channel makes me so happy, just imagine the crazy projects they could both work on in future vids!

[kevinwu]

I had my period of messing with the first gen iPhone (downgrading and jailbreaking mainly) and having a Windows 7 laptop helped immensely, mainly because of the ability to install much older versions of iTunes and trying different Apple Mobile Device Service drivers. It's really a trail and error process, . my downgrading method worked once but never again. Glad to see you have fun with all these devices that would otherwise be e-waste.

[EvanNakagawa]

So this begs the question, how much did you pay for the lot and where are you going to be selling the fixed phones?

[Al_Gordo]

A very entertaining video. Always a pleasure, Luke. You are doing a great job.

[Slurkz]

Amazing project 💜
Good luck with the move.
Exciting.
Love your channel & style.

[paolochicco]

Nice video, incredible effort!
Question: what was the total cost of the 300 phones lot and what could be the potential value?

[Wunderbaumsporting]

That’s a huge project to undertake! Well done! 🤩

[nwkmnkg]

thats cool that the 4gb model got restored and is working because those are kinda rare in fully working condition

[FoxyThePirate]

I am so happy for Luke, he deserves LA bro He has put so much work into making videos for Us no matter how tough the challenge may be he always manages to pull it off, absolutely love this channel and I always will 💙

[USArmyVet]

Okay that was the most epic sorting time lapse ever. Mind BLOWN! 😵

[DailyMTBRider]

I've watched you for years Luke and never commented but this video takes the cake! Thanks for all your hard work and for all you do - it never goes unnoticed and you provide great entertainment to apple nerds like me!

[xiix]

Amazing!!! And Congratulations 🎉!!! It was a long adventure and hope the best for the next. We don’t deserved you Luke!