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iPhone Data Recovery in Arkansas
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- $100 Flat Diagnostic
- No Data, No Charge
- Free Insured Shipping
MDRepairs delivers professional iPhone data recovery for Arkansas residents - extracting photos, messages, contacts, notes, and app data from dead, water damaged, and physically destroyed iPhones. From iPhone 5 through iPhone 16 and every model between, our Lincroft, NJ lab handles the microsoldering and chip-level board repair that no shop in Arkansas can perform.
Arkansas customers ship their iPhones to us through our free insured mail-in program - devices from Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, or Bentonville reach our lab in 2-3 business days. Every recovery is completed in-house by lead technician Joseph Montanti. No data, no charge.
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Professional iPhone Data Recovery Lab Backed By 2M+ Followers Serving Arkansas
MDRepairs isn't a faceless repair chain - we're a data recovery lab that documents our work publicly. Joseph Montanti films real recoveries on YouTube, from cracked-open logic boards under the microscope to successful data extractions that other labs rejected. Over 2 million followers watch these cases unfold. Arkansas customers from Springdale to Jonesboro get the same transparent, proven service through our nationwide mail-in program.
Real Phone Recoveries, Filmed Start to Finish
MDrepairs doesn't just talk about mobile data recovery - we show it. Our lead technician Joseph Montanti films real phone recoveries from the moment a device hits the bench through final data extraction. From corroded Samsung Galaxy boards to iPhones snapped in half, over 2 million followers watch us bring phones back from the dead on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- 4.6 Google rating
- 319+ Google reviews
- 2M+ Followers watching real recoveries
- $100 Flat diagnostic - no data, no charge
What Our Customers Say
4.6
Verified Google reviews No data, no charge - every case earns its rating
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My iPhone completely died out of nowhere - it wouldn't turn on at all - neither Geek Squad or Apple could do anything. I was devastated because I couldn't transfer any of my data to my new phone. MDrepairs recovered everything. So grateful!
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Caught wind of this company from some excellent YouTube vids. I had an iPhone that I sent out to multiple businesses because I could not get into it. Got back responses like 'device corrupted' and 'unrepairable'. Gave it one last try with MDrepairs.., and success!
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Contacted MDRepairs for data extraction for an iPhone 5C. iPhone had a damaged digitizer connection on the board itself. Therefore, any conventional means to extract the data failed. MDrepairs was able to recover all data through chip-level work. Incredible.
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My phone just stopped working. The phone was taken to a local shop who said the CPU had gotten hot and the solder melted. They also said that the data was unrecoverable. Fortunately I was talking to a friend in the UK who recommended MDrepairs. They got all my data back!
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Joe at MDrepairs was absolutely on point. Had to bring an old android of mine back to life and I know it was no easy task. MDrepairs was the 3rd company I called and the only ones that were able to get the job done. He had to go above and beyond by sourcing parts from a donor phone. Very straight forward process!
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Shopping around town (Nevada) all Shops told me the phone was done..... unfortunately it was worth thousands of dollars to me. Found MDrepairs in NJ and decided to give it one last shot. They pulled a rabbit out of the hat and recovered everything!
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my phone was badly destroyed completely unusable, I had lost all of my photos which were so important to me, was going to give up but came across this place!! Got all my pictures back for the low!!!!
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After 3 other companies failed to fix it MDrepairs fixed my water damaged phone with years of photos on it. Worth every penny! Recommend to everyone!
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What's happening with your phone?
Pick the symptom - we see every one of these from Arkansas weekly. You get the honest answer, not a sales pitch: what's actually wrong, what not to do next, and whether it's urgent.
Mechanical - power it OFF now
Dead phone, alive data - it lives on one chip.
Your photos and messages live in a storage chip that usually survives whatever killed the phone. Board-level repair brings the phone up long enough to pull everything. Skip the rice, skip the third repair attempt - each one risks the board.
Mechanical - power it OFF now
Corrosion is the clock. Keep it OFF.
Water does not destroy the data - the corrosion that spreads while the phone sits does. Do not charge it, do not "wait and try tomorrow." Off, bagged, shipped: that is how water-damaged phones come back with every photo.
Logical - act calmly, act soon
Screen is the cheap part. Access is what matters.
If the phone still vibrates or rings, the data is fine behind a dead display. We restore access, pull a verified copy of everything, and you decide if the phone itself is worth fixing afterward.
Serious - stop using it
Usually software or storage - both recoverable.
A phone stuck on the logo is often a storage fault or a failed update, not a dead board. Do not factory reset it - that is the one step that genuinely erases everything. Diagnostic first, reset never.
Pricing
How Much Does Cell Phone Data Recovery Cost?
Cell phone data recovery pricing depends on the device brand, model, and how badly it's damaged. Standard chip-off, JTAG, and ISP recoveries handle most Android phones, while iPhone recovery and CPU swaps for severely damaged boards require more time and specialized labor.
Every case starts here
Every case begins with a $100 diagnostic evaluation that tells us exactly what's wrong and what it'll cost to fix. If you move forward, that fee is applied toward the total recovery price.
For a detailed cost breakdown, read our guide on how much data recovery costs. Fill out the Get a Quote form for a personalized estimate based on your phone and damage type. For a full breakdown of all our recovery services and pricing tiers, visit our data recovery pricing page.
- Chip-Off / JTAG / ISP Recovery
- $600 - $1,200
- Samsung Galaxy / Android
- $1,000 - $1,200
- CPU Swap (broken board / severe liquid)
- $2,500
CPU swaps are required when the motherboard is cracked, snapped, or liquid damaged beyond standard repair. The CPU and storage chip are transplanted to a working donor board.
We Accept
- Credit Cards
- PayPal
- Cash App
- ACH
- Apple Pay
Financing Options
- Affirm Split payments up to 12 months
- Afterpay 4 interest-free split payments
Payment is collected only after recovery is complete. We email you proof that your data was successfully recovered before requesting payment.
Pricing
iPhone Data Recovery Pricing in Arkansas
What you'll pay for iPhone data recovery depends on the model and the nature of the damage. Standard logic board repairs fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range, while advanced CPU or NAND transplants run $2,500. Every Arkansas case begins with a $100 diagnostic - we identify the exact fault, quote a firm price, and only proceed with your approval. If we can't recover the data, you pay nothing beyond the diagnostic. Shipping from anywhere in Arkansas is free both ways.
Use the Get a Quote form below for a personalized estimate based on your specific iPhone model and damage.
Get a Free QuoteTypes of Data We Recover From iPhones
We recover every type of data stored on your iPhone - whether you need to recover data from a broken iPhone, a water damaged device, or a phone that simply won't turn on.
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iPhone Photo Recovery
Need to recover photos from a broken iPhone? We extract your entire Camera Roll - photos, Live Photos, videos, slow-motion clips, and screenshots - from every album including Recently Deleted and hidden folders. For many families, years of irreplaceable memories live exclusively on their iPhone, and iPhone photo recovery is the most common reason clients contact us.
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iPhone Message Recovery
Recover text messages from a broken iPhone - complete SMS and iMessage history, including conversations, group chats, shared media, and attachments. Whether it's sentimental conversations or critical business communications, we recover the full thread history with timestamps intact.
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iPhone WhatsApp Recovery & App Data
We recover WhatsApp messages from dead iPhones and all other installed apps, including full conversations with media attachments, Telegram chats, Signal messages, Viber histories, and app-specific documents. Any data stored locally on the device is included in the iTunes backup we create during recovery.
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Contacts & Call Logs
Your complete contact list with all associated details - phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, notes, and contact photos. We also recover your full call history, including incoming, outgoing, and missed calls with timestamps and durations.
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Notes & Reminders
All Apple Notes content, including text notes, checklists, sketches, scanned documents, embedded photos, and table data. We also recover Reminders, Voice Memos, and any locally saved documents from the Files app. Many professionals rely on Notes for meeting records, research, and ideas that exist nowhere else.
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Calendars, Mail & More
Calendar events and appointments, Safari bookmarks and browsing history, saved passwords from Keychain, Health app data, Wallet passes, and all other locally stored information. When we create a full iTunes backup, it captures virtually everything on the device - giving you a complete snapshot of your iPhone's data.
In Arkansas
When we recover an iPhone, we create a complete iTunes backup containing everything stored on the device. Arkansas customers can restore this backup to a replacement iPhone using iTunes or Finder, or browse specific files using tools like iMazing. Full instructions are available on our recovered data page.
Our service exists for iPhones that are physically damaged, dead, or non-functional - not for recovering intentionally deleted files. Apple's full-disk encryption permanently destroys the keys for deleted data blocks, making undelete impossible even with specialized forensic hardware. If your phone still works and you've lost files, check iCloud and the Recently Deleted album first. If your iPhone was destroyed in an Arkansas storm, drowned in Beaver Lake, or simply won't turn on - that's our specialty.
Why iPhone Data Recovery Is Different From Other Devices
An iPhone is not a hard drive. Hardware encryption and a paired CPU and NAND mean the only path to your data is board-level repair - here is what that involves.
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Full-Disk Encryption
Unlike hard drives or flash drives, every iPhone uses full-disk encryption tied to the CPU. We can't read data from the NAND chip directly - the iPhone must power on and unlock to access anything. This makes component-level motherboard repair essential for all recoveries.
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CPU + NAND Pairing
The CPU and NAND flash chip are uniquely paired on every iPhone. Your data cannot be accessed unless both components are present and functional. If either chip is cracked or destroyed, the data is permanently unrecoverable.
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No Partial Recovery
iPhone recovery is all-or-nothing. Once the device boots and unlocks, we recover everything - photos, messages, notes, contacts, and all app data. There's no such thing as a partial extraction with iPhones.
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Logic Board Repair Required
Every case requires iPhone microsoldering and component-level diagnostics. We use thermal cameras, oscilloscopes, and microscopes to locate faults, repair damaged traces, and restore the phone to a bootable state long enough to create a backup.
Call 732-933-7717 Board-level lab work, not a phone repair counter.
How Long Does iPhone Data Recovery Take?
Turnaround depends on the service tier you choose. Rush options move your iPhone ahead when time matters. The tiers below are how soon we begin work - the exact recovery time is confirmed after diagnostics.
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4 - 5 weeks
Standard
Included
Included with every recovery. Your iPhone enters our queue and is worked on in the order received.
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5 - 7 days
Priority Rush
+$250
Your device jumps ahead in the queue and work begins within 1-5 business days.
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1 - 2 days
Urgent Rush
+$500
Work begins immediately. Ideal for emergency recoveries.
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Same Day
Emergency
+$1,000
Highest priority. Your device is worked on the same day it arrives.
The times above are how soon we begin work on your iPhone - not the full turnaround. The exact recovery time is confirmed after diagnostics. Mail-in ships with a free prepaid insured label and typically reaches our lab in 2-3 business days.
How iPhone Data Recovery Works
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Submit a Quote & Ship Your iPhone
Fill out our quote form or call us. We'll send you a free prepaid insured shipping label. Package your iPhone securely and drop it off at any UPS location. Your device typically arrives at our lab in 2-3 business days.
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Logic Board Diagnostics
Our technicians disassemble your iPhone and perform component-level diagnostics using thermal cameras, oscilloscopes, and microscopes. We test for short circuits, assess liquid damage, evaluate chip integrity, and determine the best recovery approach. This is covered by the $100 diagnostic fee.
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Recovery Quote & Approval
After diagnostics, we provide a detailed assessment and exact recovery quote. You decide whether to proceed - if you do, the diagnostic fee is applied toward the total cost. No surprises, no hidden fees.
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Microsoldering & Data Extraction
We perform motherboard repair to get your iPhone to power on and reach a usable state. Once the device boots and is unlocked, we create a full iTunes backup containing your notes, contacts, messages, photos, and app data. For severely damaged boards, we may transplant the CPU and NAND to a donor board.
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Data Delivered
We send proof of recovery before requesting payment. Your recovered data is delivered via our secure data delivery portal or shipped on an external drive. All data is securely wiped from our systems after you confirm receipt.
In Arkansas
Getting started from Arkansas is simple. Request a free quote, and we'll send a prepaid insured UPS label to your address in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, or anywhere in the state. Drop your packaged iPhone at any Arkansas UPS location. It reaches our Lincroft, NJ lab in 2-3 business days. After diagnostics and your approval of the quote, we perform the recovery and deliver your data - the entire process typically takes 10-14 business days from the day you ship.
Common Causes of iPhone Data Loss
Understanding what happened to your iPhone helps us plan the most effective recovery approach.
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Liquid & Water Damage
Whether your iPhone fell in a pool, toilet, ocean, lake, or bathtub - or was exposed to rain, spilled coffee, or humidity - liquid can reach the motherboard within seconds. Corrosion begins immediately and spreads quickly - especially under the CPU and NAND where your data lives. Saltwater and sugary liquids cause the most aggressive damage. The single best thing you can do is stop trying to charge or power on the phone and send it to our lab immediately.
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Physical Impact, Drops & Crush Damage
A dropped iPhone can crack the motherboard, shatter microscopic solder connections under the CPU, or physically damage the NAND storage chip. Even if the screen looks fine, internal components can be jarred loose or fractured. We handle dropped iPhone data recovery from every scenario - phones dropped from balconies, iPhones run over by cars, bent iPhones, and devices with severe crush damage. In extreme cases, we perform a full CPU and NAND transplant to a donor board.
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Battery & Power Failure
A failing or swollen battery can cause an iPhone to stop powering on entirely, but the data remains intact on the NAND chip. In some cases, a degraded battery can cause voltage irregularities that damage the power management IC or Tristar charging chip, preventing the phone from booting even with a new battery. These are component-level faults that require microsoldering to repair.
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Short Circuits
Electrical shorts on the motherboard can be caused by liquid exposure, faulty third-party chargers, or component degradation over time. A shorted component draws excessive current, generating heat and preventing the iPhone from booting. We use thermal cameras to locate the short and then perform precision microsoldering to remove or replace the faulty component.
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Failed Repairs & Long Screw Damage
One of the most heartbreaking scenarios we see is iPhones that were perfectly recoverable before a repair shop made things worse. Improperly removing the screen, tearing flex cables, damaging CPU pads during chip removal, applying too much heat during a reball attempt, or long screw damage (where a screw that's too long punctures the motherboard and severs traces near the CPU) - all of these can turn a straightforward recovery into a complex and expensive one. Long screw damage is particularly common on iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models. If your iPhone was previously repaired or opened by another shop, let us know so we can factor that into our diagnostic approach.
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Software & Update Failures
A botched iOS update, failed restore, or iPhone boot loop can render a device unusable. Common symptoms include an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo, iPhone black screen, iPhone blue screen, or iTunes displaying iPhone error 14, iPhone error 4013, or iPhone error 4014. While software issues alone don't typically require motherboard repair, many of these failures are symptoms of an underlying hardware problem - like a failing NAND chip or marginal solder joint that gives out during a firmware update. We diagnose the root cause before recommending a recovery path.
In Arkansas
Every recovery we perform comes down to one fundamental question: are the CPU and NAND chips still functional? If they are, we can recover your data regardless of what happened to the rest of the phone. Arkansas throws a unique combination of hazards at iPhones - tornado-force winds and debris during spring severe weather season, flash flooding along the Arkansas River basin, oppressive humidity across the lowlands from Pine Bluff to Jonesboro, and freezing ice storms in the Ozarks that lead to drops on frozen ground.
We've recovered data from iPhones found in tornado wreckage, phones pulled from flooded vehicles, devices shattered on Razorback Stadium concrete, and phones that simply died on a nightstand in Conway. If you're unsure whether your iPhone is recoverable, request a free quote with photos and a description - we'll give you a straight answer before you ship anything.
Water-Damaged iPhone Data Recovery for Arkansas
Arkansas ranks among the wettest states east of the Rockies, and that translates directly into water-damaged iPhones arriving at our lab. Whether your device went into the Buffalo River during a float trip, got caught in a flash flood along the Arkansas River near Little Rock, or was submerged at Bull Shoals Lake - liquid infiltration causes corrosion on the logic board that spreads aggressively with each passing hour.
Apple's IP67 and IP68 water resistance ratings are marketing figures based on controlled lab conditions. After a single drop, a screen replacement, or just months of pocket carry, those seals weaken substantially. We routinely recover data from "water-resistant" iPhones that failed after brief exposure to rain or humidity - conditions that are practically constant across Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, and the Delta lowlands during Arkansas summers.
Our recovery process for water-damaged iPhones starts with ultrasonic cleaning to halt corrosion, followed by microscopic inspection to locate damaged traces and short circuits on the motherboard. We then microsolder replacement components and repair broken connections until the phone boots long enough for a full backup. Critical: do not attempt to charge or power on a wet iPhone. Do not place it in rice - this myth wastes precious time while corrosion eats through your board. Ship it to our lab from anywhere in Arkansas as quickly as possible.
Dead iPhone Data Recovery - Arkansas Mail-In Service
Your iPhone screen is black. It won't charge. It doesn't vibrate, chime, or respond to anything. For most people in Arkansas, this looks like the end - but from our perspective at MDRepairs, a dead iPhone is a starting point, not a dead end. Your photos, messages, contacts, and notes are stored on the NAND chip, which is soldered to the logic board independently of the components that typically fail. If the NAND and CPU are intact, your data is recoverable.
We diagnose dead iPhones by injecting controlled voltage into the board and measuring current draw at each power rail. This tells us exactly which component failed - whether it's a blown PMIC that cuts all power, a shorted capacitor near the CPU, a failed Tristar or Hydra charging IC, or a damaged baseband chip. Arkansas's severe thunderstorm season from March through June generates power surges that fry charging circuits, and the temperature extremes between Ozark mountain winters and Delta summer heat stress solder joints over time, causing intermittent failures that eventually become permanent.
Once we pinpoint the fault, we replace or repair the failed component using microsoldering, boot the iPhone, and create a complete iTunes backup of everything on the device. This is real data recovery without needing any prior iCloud or iTunes backup. We then deliver your recovered data through our secure portal or on a USB drive shipped back to your Arkansas address.
iPhone Data Recovery by Model
Each iPhone generation presents unique recovery challenges based on its internal architecture, chip design, and board layout.
- Legacy
iPhone 3GS / 4 / 5 Series
The earliest iPhones we recover data from. The iPhone 3GS was the first model to introduce hardware encryption, and the iPhone 4 introduced the A4 chip with full-disk encryption. These older devices have simpler board layouts and larger components, making logic board repair somewhat more straightforward. However, sourcing donor boards for these vintage models can be challenging, which impacts turnaround time. Recovery pricing starts at $500 to $800 for these models. Despite their age, we regularly recover precious family photos and messages from these devices - data that often spans back over a decade.
- Mid-Range
iPhone 6 / 6s / 7 / 8 / SE
These models represent the bulk of our recovery cases. The iPhone 6 era introduced larger logic boards with more complex power management systems, while the iPhone 7 removed the headphone jack and introduced a new Taptic Engine - changes that altered the internal layout significantly. The iPhone 7 and 8 series use more advanced packaging for the CPU, making pad repair more delicate. SE models (2020, 2022) share internals with other generations but in a compact form factor. Recovery for these models typically costs $1,500.
- Modern
iPhone X / XS / 11 Series
The iPhone X marked a major design shift with a stacked logic board - two PCB layers sandwiched together to make room for the larger battery and Face ID components. This stacked design means component-level repair requires separating and re-bonding the two halves, adding complexity to every recovery. The A11 through A13 chips in these models use more advanced packaging with finer pitch connections. Despite these challenges, our success rate remains excellent when the CPU and NAND are intact. Recovery costs $1,500 for these models.
- Current
iPhone 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 Series
Apple's latest designs continue the stacked board architecture with increasingly miniaturized components. The iPhone 12 introduced 5G with the Qualcomm X55 modem, while the iPhone 14 Pro moved to the A16 Bionic with further packaging density improvements. These newer models feature more advanced thermal management and more tightly integrated components, which means liquid damage can spread faster and affect more critical areas simultaneously. Recovery costs $1,500 for these models.
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iPhone 16 / 17 Series
The newest iPhone generations push component density and chip integration even further. Apple's latest A-series processors pack billions of transistors into a chip smaller than a thumbnail, and the logic boards are engineered with virtually zero wasted space. Recovery from these models requires the most advanced techniques and newest donor boards in our inventory. Due to the recency of these models and the higher cost of replacement parts, recovery pricing starts at $1,500. If your iPhone 16 or later needs data recovery, request a quote for a detailed assessment.
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iPhone SE & Mini Models
The iPhone SE line reuses internals from flagship models in a smaller chassis - the SE (2020) shares the iPhone 8's logic board, while the SE (2022) is based on the iPhone 13 platform. iPhone Mini models (12 Mini, 13 Mini) pack full flagship hardware into a compact form factor. Recovery procedures for SE and Mini models follow the same approach as their full-size counterparts, with pricing based on the internal generation rather than the external design. The compact size of these devices doesn't affect recovery difficulty since the critical components are the same.
Not sure which iPhone model you have? Our technicians identify the exact model during diagnostics using the internal model number on the logic board. When you submit a quote request, just describe the phone as best you can (color, size, approximate year) and we'll handle the rest. Every iPhone model from the 3GS onward uses hardware encryption, which is why microsoldering is always required to access your data - regardless of the model.
Dead or liquid-damaged iPhone? Do not charge it - get a free quote before corrosion spreads.
iPhone NAND Recovery: CPU & Chip Swap Explained
In some cases, an iPhone's motherboard is too damaged to repair - submerged in saltwater for days, physically snapped from severe impact, or wrecked by a botched repair at another shop. Even when the board itself is beyond saving, we can still recover your data as long as the CPU and NAND flash chip are intact.
We transplant both chips together to a working donor motherboard, preserving their encrypted pairing. This lets us boot the phone, unlock it, and create a full iTunes backup. This advanced technique is featured in many of our YouTube videos and serves as our last-resort method when standard board repair fails. CPU/NAND swap pricing is $2,500 flat due to the highly specialized labor involved.
iPhone CPU Repair & Trace Restoration
To recover data from any iPhone, the CPU must be fully functional. It must communicate with the logic EEPROM on the iPhone's motherboard to retrieve the encryption keys that unlock the NAND storage. Without this communication, your data remains locked and inaccessible.
In some cases, the CPU can become damaged from a hard drop or a failed repair attempt - such as when a technician removes the chip without proper technique, ripping or damaging the microscopic pads underneath. This breaks essential connections between the CPU and the board.
MDRepairs specializes in delicate CPU repair. We restore damaged traces directly on the chip, often under a microscope, using micro-jumpers and precision soldering. These jobs can take several hours to a full day depending on the number of torn connections. This level of component-level repair is rarely offered by most shops - but it's exactly what's needed when you're trying to recover irreplaceable data from a severely damaged iPhone.
iPhone Randomly Shutting Off - Data Recovery
If your iPhone shuts off on its own, freezes randomly, or powers down overnight while sitting idle, you're not alone. This issue is often caused by a short circuit on the motherboard - not just a dead battery or software bug.
When an iPhone powers off on its own - especially after sitting idle - it's often because the power management system is compromised or a voltage line fails under load. The phone might turn on briefly, then shut down again, and eventually stop booting entirely.
We use advanced diagnostics like thermal imaging and board schematics to pinpoint the fault and restore stability to the board. Once repaired, we extract your data - messages, contacts, photos, videos, and app data - even if the phone doesn't fully boot on its own.
Tip: Avoid repeated charging or force restarts. Let our lab handle the diagnostics and recovery professionally - repeated power attempts on a shorted board can cause additional damage.
What to Do When Your iPhone Dies
The actions you take immediately after your iPhone stops working can make or break a successful recovery.
Do This
- Stop using it immediately. If your iPhone got wet, fell hard, or stopped working suddenly - set it down and leave it alone. Every additional attempt to power it on risks causing more damage to the logic board.
- Keep it powered off. Do not plug it into a charger, connect it to a computer, or press any buttons. Charging a liquid-damaged or shorted board can cause irreversible damage to the CPU, NAND, or power management circuitry.
- Store it in a dry, room-temperature environment. Avoid leaving your iPhone in a hot car, direct sunlight, or freezing temperatures. Extreme temperatures can accelerate corrosion or cause thermal stress on already-compromised solder joints.
- Contact a professional lab. The sooner a qualified technician examines your iPhone, the better your chances. Submit a quote request to start the process - we'll provide a free shipping label and initial assessment at no obligation.
- Document what happened. Write down exactly what happened and when - dropped in water, fell from a height, stopped working overnight, etc. This information helps our technicians plan their diagnostic approach and prioritize the most likely failure points.
Don't Do This
- Don't put it in rice. This is the most common myth in phone repair. Rice does not remove moisture from inside an iPhone. It can introduce starch dust into ports and connectors, and it gives people false hope while corrosion continues spreading internally. Rice delays professional treatment - which is the one thing that actually matters.
- Don't use a hair dryer or heat gun. Applying heat to a damaged iPhone can reflow solder joints in unintended ways, warp the logic board, or cause moisture to migrate deeper into the device. Leave thermal work to professionals with proper equipment.
- Don't take it to a phone repair shop. Most cell phone repair shops specialize in screen replacements and battery swaps - not iPhone microsoldering. Many shops will attempt basic repairs that can make your data unrecoverable, or they'll simply tell you nothing can be done and suggest you buy a new phone.
- Don't attempt DIY repair. YouTube tutorials for iPhone repair are designed for cosmetic fixes, not data recovery. Opening an iPhone and attempting board-level work without proper tools and training almost always results in additional damage - torn flex cables, scratched boards, damaged CPU pads, and stripped screws.
- Don't wait weeks or months. If your iPhone has liquid damage, corrosion spreads every day it sits untreated. The longer you wait, the more damage occurs to critical components. Some customers contact us months after a water incident and by then the corrosion has reached the CPU or NAND, making recovery impossible.
In Arkansas
Losing access to your iPhone data is unsettling - particularly when it happens suddenly during one of Arkansas's spring storms or without any warning at all. The reassuring reality is that in most cases, your data is still intact on the NAND chip. Our job is repairing the surrounding circuitry to boot the phone one final time and extract everything. Arkansas residents can call 732-933-7717 for a free phone consultation before shipping.
iPhone Data Recovery Success Rates
Our success rate is 100% when the CPU, NAND, and EEPROM are intact. The vast majority of iPhones we receive have working storage chips - it's the surrounding power circuitry, charging components, or corroded traces that have failed. This is exactly the scenario our motherboard repair process resolves.
Cases where recovery is not possible: if the CPU or NAND is physically cracked, shattered, or corroded through the chip packaging. This can result from extreme impact (phone crushed by a vehicle), prolonged saltwater submersion, or botched repair attempts where chips were improperly removed. We always provide a straightforward assessment during diagnostics - if recovery isn't viable, we'll explain why, return your device, and you pay only the diagnostic fee.
iPhone Encryption: Why You Can't Recover Data Without Professional Help
As explained above, iPhones use hardware-level encryption that permanently binds the CPU and NAND. But the practical implications of this go further than most people realize. You cannot desolder the NAND chip, read it with an external reader, and decrypt the contents - the decryption key doesn't exist outside the CPU silicon. You cannot swap the NAND to a different phone's board - the processor on that board has a different key. And no iPhone data recovery software can bypass hardware encryption on a phone that won't power on.
This is why our recovery process centers entirely on iPhone logic board repair. We fix whatever is preventing the phone from powering on, boot into iOS, authenticate with the passcode or Face ID, and create a standard iTunes backup while the phone is alive and unlocked. If the original board is too damaged, we transplant the CPU and NAND together to a donor - preserving their cryptographic bond. This is iPhone chip level repair at its most advanced.
It's also worth noting that Apple's encryption applies equally to every file type. There's no way to selectively extract "just photos" or "just messages" - the device must fully boot first. Apple does not offer any data recovery service - the Apple Store will recommend replacing the device. Apple does not perform motherboard repair or microsoldering. AppleCare does not cover data recovery. For actual recovery from a non-functional iPhone, you need a specialized lab.
iPhone Data Recovery Lab - Tools & Equipment
iPhone data recovery is among the most complex work in the data recovery industry. Our Lincroft, NJ lab is equipped with specialized tools purpose-built for component-level iPhone repair and data extraction.
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Thermal Imaging Cameras
Detect short circuits and failing components by visualizing heat signatures on the logic board.
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Oscilloscopes & Multimeters
Board-level electrical testing to trace power rails, verify signal integrity, and identify component failures.
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High-Powered Microscopes
Precision inspection of microscopic pads, traces, and solder joints for CPU repair and micro-jumper work.
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Rework Stations
Chip-level reflow, reballing, and component removal/replacement with precise temperature control.
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iPhone NAND Recovery Tools
Specialized tools to interface with encrypted NAND storage for iPhone NAND recovery, data extraction, and backup creation.
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Programmable Power Supplies
Controlled power delivery to boot damaged iPhones safely without triggering additional short circuits.
Free insured shipping from Arkansas - $100 diagnostic - no data, no charge.
How to Choose
Choosing the Right iPhone Data Recovery Service in Arkansas
Searching for iPhone data recovery near me in Arkansas? The Natural State has a growing tech sector - particularly along the Northwest Arkansas corridor from Bentonville to Fayetteville - but iPhone motherboard repair requires equipment and training that phone repair shops simply don't invest in. Recovering data from a dead iPhone means diagnosing faults at the component level, removing and reballing BGA chips under a microscope, and performing precision microsoldering on traces thinner than a human hair.
Repair shops along Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock or Razorback Road in Fayetteville handle screens and batteries - not logic board surgery. When they accept a data recovery job, they're shipping your phone to a third-party lab and marking up the price. You lose time, you lose control of your device, and you pay more for the same work.
Be especially cautious of anyone in Arkansas claiming they can recover deleted files from a working iPhone or bypass your passcode. Apple's hardware encryption makes both of these impossible - no exceptions. Any service advertising these capabilities is either confused about what data recovery actually involves or deliberately misleading you.
At MDRepairs, your iPhone goes directly to our lab bench - no brokers, no subcontractors. Our mail-in service gives Arkansas residents from Conway to Rogers to Pine Bluff the same direct access to our technicians that a local walk-in customer would have, without the markup of a middleman.
When your data matters, choose the lab that shows their work - with real recovery cases on YouTube and a no-data-no-charge guarantee.
Why iPhone Data Recovery Software Won't Help Arkansas Residents
Search for "recover data from dead iPhone" from Little Rock or Fayetteville and you'll see ads for Dr.Fone, Tenorshare UltData, iMyFone, and PhoneRescue - all promising to pull data from broken iPhones through your computer. The fundamental problem: every one of these tools requires the iPhone to be powered on and connected via USB. If your phone is dead, they're useless.
These programs communicate with iOS through the standard Apple USB protocol. They cannot read the NAND chip directly, cannot bypass encryption, and cannot interact with hardware that isn't running. A dead iPhone is electrically silent - there's nothing for software to connect to. The marketing language is carefully designed to imply capabilities that don't exist.
iTunes and iCloud won't save you either. iTunes needs the phone powered on and paired. iCloud only contains data that was synced before the failure - and many Arkansas residents discover too late that iCloud backup was toggled off or that storage was full. DFU mode and recovery mode are factory reset procedures, not data recovery tools - entering either one will erase your iPhone completely.
Real recovery from a dead or damaged iPhone requires opening the device, diagnosing the logic board under a microscope, and performing microsoldering repairs on components smaller than a grain of rice. No repair shop in Arkansas has this capability. Our $100 diagnostic gives you a definitive answer - and if recovery isn't possible, that's all you pay.
iPhones With Stolen Device Protection Enabled
If your iPhone has Stolen Device Protection (SDP) enabled, we can still recover your data - but with one important difference. When SDP is active, Apple requires Face ID or passcode authentication to create a local backup. Because of this, we cannot transfer your data to a USB drive or external storage.
Instead, we will need to back up your data directly to your iCloud account. You'll need to provide your iCloud credentials so we can complete the backup. Your data will then be accessible through iCloud on any of your Apple devices.
If you're unsure whether SDP is enabled on your device, don't worry - we'll identify this during diagnostics and walk you through the process.
Business
Business & Enterprise iPhone Data Recovery in Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing business corridors in the country. Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville, Tyson Foods in Springdale, and J.B. Hunt Transport in Lowell anchor a regional economy that draws thousands of vendors, consultants, and tech workers who rely on their iPhones for client communication, supply chain coordination, and mobile workflows. When a business-critical iPhone dies, the stakes go beyond personal photos - it's contracts, vendor threads, logistics data, and documentation that may not exist anywhere else.
MDRepairs provides professional iPhone data recovery for Arkansas businesses across every sector. Whether you're a Little Rock law firm needing client communications from a partner's damaged phone, a University of Arkansas research team in Fayetteville with irreplaceable field data, or a trucking company in Fort Smith with dispatch records trapped on a dead device - we handle it all with the same precision and confidentiality.
Our Priority Rush (+$250) and Emergency Same-Day (+$1,000) service tiers exist specifically for situations where downtime costs more than the recovery itself. We provide formal chain-of-custody documentation, handle MDM-managed corporate devices, and deliver data in whatever format your IT team requires.
For healthcare providers governed by HIPAA, legal firms handling privileged communications, and government agencies with compliance requirements, we maintain strict data security protocols throughout the recovery process. Your data never leaves our facility, and we provide detailed documentation of our methods upon request.
Arkansas businesses with recurring recovery needs or multiple devices can explore our partnership program for priority access and dedicated support.
iPhone Data Recovery vs. Other Devices
How iPhone data recovery compares to other device types we service at MDRepairs.
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iPhone vs. Android Recovery
Android devices like Samsung Galaxy phones use a different encryption architecture. While modern Android phones also use full-disk encryption, the implementation varies by manufacturer. Some Android devices allow chip-off NAND reading with decryption, while others require a boot-and-backup approach similar to iPhones. The motherboard repair and microsoldering skills transfer directly. If you have an Android device that needs recovery, visit our cell phone data recovery page for details.
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iPhone vs. iPad Recovery
iPad data recovery uses the same encryption architecture and boot-and-backup approach as iPhone recovery. The primary difference is physical: iPads have larger logic boards with more accessible components, which can simplify certain repairs. However, iPads are more susceptible to flex-related damage due to their larger glass surfaces and thinner chassis. If you need data from a damaged iPad, the same techniques we use for iPhones apply.
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iPhone Data Recovery vs. iPhone Repair
These are two distinct services. iPhone repair makes the phone usable again - replacing screens, batteries, and cameras. Data recovery has a completely different goal: we repair the motherboard just enough to boot the device one time and extract a backup. The microsoldering techniques overlap, but the end goal is different. If your phone just needs a screen or battery, our repair service is faster and less expensive.
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Can Apple Recover Data from a Dead iPhone?
No. Apple does not offer any iPhone data recovery service. Apple data recovery simply does not exist - if you bring a dead or water damaged iPhone to the Apple Store or Genius Bar, they will attempt basic troubleshooting - force restart, DFU restore - and if those don't work, they'll recommend purchasing a replacement. Apple does not perform motherboard repair, microsoldering, or chip-level data extraction. AppleCare does not cover data recovery. Their service model is to swap the entire device, which means your data stays on the old motherboard and goes in the bin. This does not mean your data is unrecoverable - it means Apple doesn't have the tools or business model to recover it. A specialized lab like MDRepairs can.
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Mail-In vs. Local iPhone Recovery
Many people assume they need a local shop for iPhone data recovery, but very few local shops have the equipment or expertise for motherboard repair and microsoldering. Most will tell you nothing can be done or quietly ship your phone to a specialist lab - adding cost and delay. Our nationwide mail-in program connects you directly to the lab doing the work. We provide free insured UPS shipping labels, your device arrives in 2-3 business days, and you get the same expert service whether you're in Alabama, New Jersey, or anywhere else in the country.
In Arkansas
MDRepairs recovers data from more than just iPhones. Arkansas residents needing Samsung Galaxy data recovery, Google Pixel recovery, or service for any other mobile device can use the same mail-in program. Our cell phone data recovery service covers all major manufacturers. Submit a quote describing your device and the issue, and we'll let you know exactly how we can help.
After Recovery: How You Receive Your iPhone Data
Once we boot your iPhone and create a full backup, we email you proof of recovery - typically a screenshot or file listing showing photo counts, message threads, and app data. Payment is only collected after you've confirmed the recovery was successful.
Your data is then delivered through our secure data delivery portal or shipped on a USB drive for larger backups.
With the iTunes backup file in hand, you can restore it to a new iPhone using iTunes or Finder, transferring all your photos, messages, contacts, apps, and settings. You can also browse the backup using tools like iMazing or iExplorer to extract individual files without restoring. Switching to Android? Check our data transfer guide.
After you confirm receipt, all copies are securely wiped from our systems.
Ready to Recover Your iPhone Data in Arkansas?
Every recovery starts with a $100 professional diagnostic and our no data, no charge guarantee. Call us directly at 732-933-7717 or get started online - we provide free insured shipping both ways.
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iPhone Data Recovery Cities in Arkansas
MDRepairs serves Arkansas customers through our secure mail-in program with free prepaid insured shipping both ways from anywhere in AR.
FAQ
iPhone Data Recovery FAQ - Arkansas
What does iPhone data recovery cost for Arkansas residents?
Standard motherboard-level repairs range from $1,000 to $1,500, while advanced CPU or NAND chip transplants cost $2,500. Every case starts with a $100 diagnostic that pinpoints the failure and determines the exact price. Arkansas customers pay the same rates as anyone - free UPS shipping both ways means no hidden costs.
How do I ship my iPhone from Arkansas to your lab?
Request a quote and we'll email a free prepaid insured UPS shipping label. Wrap your iPhone in bubble wrap or padding, place it in a small box, and drop it at any UPS location in Arkansas - Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, and most smaller towns have UPS access points. Your device typically arrives at our Lincroft, NJ lab within 2-3 business days.
Can you recover data from an iPhone that's completely dead?
Yes. A dead iPhone usually means a failed component on the logic board - not destroyed data. Your photos, messages, and contacts live on the NAND chip, which remains intact in the vast majority of cases. We diagnose the board-level fault, repair it through microsoldering, boot the phone, and create a full backup. Many Arkansas customers reach us after being told by local shops that nothing could be done.
Is there an iPhone data recovery lab near me in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not currently have any labs equipped for motherboard-level iPhone data recovery. The phone repair shops in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and the NW Arkansas corridor specialize in screen and battery replacements - entirely different work. Our mail-in program eliminates the middleman entirely, connecting you directly to the lab and technicians performing the actual chip-level recovery.
How long does the entire recovery process take from Arkansas?
UPS shipping from Arkansas takes 2-3 business days. Standard recovery turnaround is approximately 4-5 weeks from when we receive your device. Priority Rush (+$250) moves you to the front of the queue with work starting within 1-5 business days. Urgent Rush (+$500) and Emergency Same-Day (+$1,000) options are available for time-sensitive situations.
Can you recover photos from a broken iPhone that has no backup?
That's precisely what we specialize in. We recover photos, videos, messages, contacts, notes, and app data from iPhones that have no iCloud backup and were never synced to iTunes. We repair the logic board, boot the device, and create a backup directly from the phone - no prior backup required.
My iPhone got wet in an Arkansas river - can you recover the data?
Yes. We regularly recover data from iPhones submerged in freshwater - the Buffalo River, Arkansas River, Bull Shoals Lake, and Beaver Lake are common sources for water-damaged devices we receive from Arkansas. Freshwater causes corrosion that spreads over days and weeks. Do not charge or power on the phone. Ship it to our lab as quickly as possible to minimize further damage to the logic board.
Can you recover WhatsApp data from a damaged iPhone?
Yes. When we boot your iPhone and create a full iTunes backup, all app data comes with it - WhatsApp conversations and attachments, Telegram chats, Signal messages, and any other messaging app data stored locally on the device. No separate WhatsApp cloud backup is needed.
What if you can't recover my data?
You pay only the $100 diagnostic fee. If we determine during evaluation that the CPU or NAND is damaged beyond repair, we explain exactly what we found, return your device with free shipping to your Arkansas address, and you owe nothing more. Our no-data-no-charge policy means the financial risk stays with us.
Can you recover deleted photos or texts from an iPhone?
No. Apple's full-disk encryption permanently destroys the cryptographic keys for deleted data, making recovery impossible regardless of the tools or techniques used. This applies to every iPhone model. Our service recovers data from damaged, dead, and non-functional iPhones - not from intentional deletion. Check your Recently Deleted folder and iCloud if the phone still works.
My iPhone was damaged in a tornado - is data recovery possible?
Arkansas sits squarely in tornado alley, and we've recovered data from iPhones found in storm debris, exposed to rain and wind, and buried under collapsed structures. If the logic board's CPU and NAND chips are structurally intact - even if the phone is bent, shattered, or waterlogged - recovery is typically possible. Send us photos of the device for an assessment before shipping.
Do I need my passcode for data recovery?
Yes. Apple encrypts all data on the iPhone using your passcode as part of the encryption key. We need your passcode to create a backup once the phone boots. For Face ID devices, we may need the phone in a state where Face ID functions or where you can enter the passcode manually. We cannot bypass, crack, or circumvent Apple's passcode security under any circumstances.
Does the Apple Store in Little Rock do data recovery?
No. The Apple Store at The Promenade at Chenal in Little Rock does not perform data recovery. Apple's Genius Bar will run basic diagnostics, attempt software troubleshooting, and ultimately recommend replacing the device. Apple does not do motherboard repair, microsoldering, or chip-level data extraction. For actual recovery from a non-functional iPhone, you need a specialized lab like MDRepairs.
Is my data kept private during the recovery process?
Absolutely. We never access, browse, or copy your personal data. All recovery work happens in our secured Lincroft, NJ facility under strict chain-of-custody controls. Once you confirm receipt of your recovered data, we securely wipe everything from our systems. We provide formal documentation for legal, corporate, or compliance purposes upon request.
Can you fix an iPhone stuck in a boot loop?
Yes. A boot loop - the phone cycling on the Apple logo and restarting endlessly - is typically caused by a hardware fault on the logic board, such as a failing NAND chip or a cracked solder ball under the CPU. We diagnose whether it's a hardware or software issue. For hardware faults, we microsolder the repair. For certain software issues, we may be able to extract data without board-level intervention.
How is my recovered data delivered?
We deliver your data through our secure download portal as a standard iTunes backup file. You can also request a USB flash drive mailed to your Arkansas address. The iTunes backup restores to any compatible iPhone through iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac), giving you all your photos, messages, contacts, notes, and app data on your new device.
Can I put the recovered data onto a new iPhone?
Yes. The backup we produce is a standard iTunes format - identical to what Apple uses. Restore it through iTunes or Finder and your replacement iPhone will contain all the photos, text messages, contacts, notes, app data, and settings from the recovered device. It's as if you picked up right where you left off.
Is it worth shipping my phone from Arkansas to New Jersey?
Without question. There are no facilities in Arkansas equipped for motherboard-level iPhone data recovery - this is highly specialized work requiring tens of thousands of dollars in microsoldering equipment and years of hands-on experience. Free insured UPS shipping gets your phone to our lab in 2-3 days. You're dealing directly with the technician doing the work, with no middleman markup.
Can you recover data after another repair shop failed?
Yes - and this represents a large portion of our workload. Arkansas customers frequently contact us after a local repair shop in Little Rock, Fayetteville, or Rogers attempted a fix that either failed or made the problem worse. Improperly heated boards, lifted pads, and torn flex cables from inexperienced techs are things we see regularly. We often succeed where others have failed because we have the right equipment and experience.
What about iPhones with Stolen Device Protection enabled?
We can still recover your data. When Stolen Device Protection is active, creating a local iTunes backup requires Face ID or passcode authentication through Apple's security framework. We'll identify this during diagnostics and coordinate with you to back up the data to your iCloud account as an alternative delivery method.
Can severe humidity damage an iPhone over time?
Yes. Arkansas's humid subtropical climate - particularly in the river valleys and lowlands around Pine Bluff, Jonesboro, and the Delta region - can cause gradual moisture infiltration and condensation inside iPhones. Over months and years, this low-level moisture corrodes logic board traces and weakens solder joints, eventually causing component failures that appear sudden but were building slowly. We see this pattern frequently from southern and eastern Arkansas.
Do you recover data from Samsung and Android phones too?
Yes. In addition to iPhones, we provide data recovery for all cell phones including Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and other Android devices. Arkansas residents can use the same free mail-in process for any phone brand or model.
My iPhone fell in water - what should I do right now?
Whether it dropped into Beaver Lake, the White River, a hot tub in Hot Springs, or just a kitchen sink - do not try to turn it on or charge it. Every power-on attempt risks creating new short circuits on the logic board. Do not put it in rice - this is a widespread myth that does nothing to stop corrosion. Keep the phone powered off, let it air dry, and contact our lab to start the shipping process immediately.
What's the difference between iPhone data recovery and iPhone repair?
Standard iPhone repair restores the phone to daily use - new screens, batteries, cameras. Data recovery has a narrower goal: repair the motherboard just enough to boot the phone once and create a backup. The device may not be viable for continued use afterward. If your iPhone just needs a screen or battery replacement, our repair service is significantly faster and less expensive than data recovery.
Can you recover data from an iPhone damaged by a power surge?
Yes. Arkansas experiences intense thunderstorm activity from March through June, and lightning-induced power surges through charging cables are a real cause of iPhone failure. The surge typically destroys the Tristar or Hydra charging IC and sometimes the PMIC, but leaves the CPU and NAND - where your data lives - completely intact. We replace the blown components and boot the phone for backup extraction.
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