Shavo Hacopian
Smartphone Repair Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (22)
How to Fix the “iPhone Unavailable” Message: Explanation and Fixes
How to deal with the Security Lockout message on your iPhone The “iPhone Unavailable” screen appears when the lock passcode has been entered incorrectly too many times. Each subsequent failed attempt increases the ...
How to Fix a Black Screen of Death on Your Phone
The complete guide to fixing an Android or iPhone with a black unresponsive screen Did your phone screen go black, but your phone is still on? A ''black screen of death'' is a very frustrating problem in which your phon...
What to Do if You've Washed Your AirPods: Safe Drying Tips
What you should and should not do after you wash your AirPods Did you accidentally wash your AirPods? It's easy to put your AirPods in your pocket and forget about them. Unfortunately, this makes it easy for people to...
What Causes Green Lines on an iPhone Screen? Plus How to Fix Them
A guide to diagnosing and repairing green lines on iPhone 6, 7, X, and 14 screensA green line on your iPhone screen can be incredibly annoying. If you’ve experienced this issue, you’re probably wondering what it mean...
5 Easy Steps to Fix "Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector"
A quick guide to getting moisture out of your iPhone charging port without damaging it Is there moisture inside your iPhone's lightning port? If you received the notification "Charging Not Available" or "Liquid Detected ...
Your iPhone Ghost Touch Problems Solved: 11 Easy Fixes
Does your iPhone's screen seem to have a mind of its own? If apps are opening on their own or your icons are moving erratically as if a ghost is touching your screen, you're not alone—especially if you're using an iPho...
6 Quick Steps to Clean Your iPhone's Lightning Port
Keep your lightning port functioning properly with regular cleaning If you're experiencing intermittent issues while charging your iPhone or iPad, your Lightning port could be clogged with dirt or dust. Luckily, you can ...
Glitching iPhone Screen: Causes + 8 Simple Solutions
Easy solutions for glitchy iPhone screens Is your iPhone's screen flickering or changing brightness at random? Maybe there are weird lines or artifacts on the screen? Perhaps your screen is discolored. These types of s...
3 Ways to Take the Back Off a Samsung Galaxy Phone
An easy-to-follow guide to taking the back off of your Samsung Galaxy phoneDo you need to fix or repair the glass on the back of your Samsung Galaxy? Taking your phone apart is an advanced repair technique and can damag...
Phone Not Charging? The 9 Most Likely Reasons (And What to Do)
Troubleshooting reasons your phone won’t take a chargeIt can be scary when you plug your phone in only to find it is not charging. There are many reasons this may be happening. Don't panic! This wikiHow article teac...
How to
Fix an iPhone Screen
Easy ways to fix a broken iPhone screenIf you've broken your iPhone screen, you probably need to repair it quickly. If you don't have the time or money to take it into the store for repairs, you can do it easily and chea...
How to Fix Dead Pixels on Android: 15 Steps (with Pictures)
Easy ways to find and fix a dead pixel on AndroidThis wikiHow teaches you how to troubleshoot and fix a stuck or dead pixel that isn't responding on your Android's screen. A stuck or dead pixel can look like a tiny dot o...
How to
Open an iPhone
This wikiHow teaches you how to remove the display on an iPhone 6S or 7 in order to view the internal components of the phone. Keep in mind that opening your iPhone will void its warranty with Apple..Wednesday, September...
How to Take a Hard Case Off a Phone without Damage: Quick Guide
Remove a snap-on style case from your smartphone This wikiHow guide will show you how to take a hard case off a phone. Hard cases made of plastic are great protection for your phone, but they can be difficult to take o...
How to
Dispose of a Swollen Cell Phone Battery
Safely throw away a damaged phone battery with this easy guide If your cell phone battery has swollen, you may be unsure how to deal with the issue. Luckily, with some careful handling and disposal, you can get rid of s...
How to
Test Your LCD Display on Your Android
Use a simple app to check your phone’s touch and LCD functionality The most common issues of Android screens are dead and stuck pixels. Dead pixels occurs when small color pigments of your screen gets busted, resulting...
How to
Clean an iPhone Microphone
Clear away dirt and debris from your phone with at-home cleaning solutionsClogs in your iPhone's microphone can result in bad audio on voice recordings or poor call quality. Cleaning out your microphone is a quick and si...
How to
Change the Battery on a Samsung Galaxy
Most Samsung Galaxy models have a removable battery, a rarity for many smartphones today. This wikiHow guide will help you swap out the battery on your Galaxy.
8 Ways to Fix a Broken iPod Classic or Touch
Nothing is more frustrating than when our most essential devices stop working. The thought of having to make it through your day without music may have you down, but luckily iPods are easily repairable for all but the mo...
How to
Clean an iPhone Charging Port with a Toothbrush
Are you having some trouble charging your iPhone? If there is any dust or debris stuck inside the charging port, your iPhone may not be able to charge. This wikiHow article will teach you a safe, effective way to clean o...
