A Chinese company shows through a video how it increased the storage of an iPhone 15 Pro from 128 to 512 GB
Several years ago when Macs had Intel it was quite common to make modifications to both storage and RAM. On iPhones it is not something that is talked about much, especially taking into account that it is soldered to its motherboard. Macs now have a single chip on which it would be impossible to increase storage. There is a process of the company KingSener in which they have been able to increase the storage of an iPhone 15 Pro from 128 to 512 GB. The procedure in the video lasts about 20 minutes, Seeing it will change your perspective of how complicated it is to assemble an iPhone.
It is possible to have external storage options
From the Apple Store promotes the SanDisk Go iXpand Flash Drive for sale. This is not an increase in storage but a way to free up space on your iPhone by backing up photos, videos and even contacts. It is possible to connect this accessory to a Mac to ensure backup and have space available on external memory. It exists from 64 GB to 256 GB. If this is not enough and you really want to know how to increase iPhone storage, this YouTube video will surprise you.
A total challenge: dismantle the iPhone and assemble it with a new storage unit
On the internet it is possible to see different procedures with previous iPhones but this is the most recent one that has been found with an iPhone 15 Pro. Of course specialized tools and sufficient knowledge are required to carry out this professional work.
In just a few steps, This video shows how to remove the screen and how to remove the iPhone motherboard where the original unit is 128 GB storage. Subsequently, a Cleaning and removing this drive so you can install the new 512GB drive. The motherboard must be reassembled, the screen reinstalled but not before removing the remaining waterproof adhesives and restoring them to protect the iPhone from liquids. Finally A DFU is carried out on the iPhone 15 Pro to recognize the work done.
This company offers replacement battery service but it does not offer this storage change procedure. We are sure that finding a professional or a company that can do it is not cheap at all..
Next time you buy a new iPhone make sure you choose the appropriate storage
Perhaps this video leaves us with an important reflection. Changing iPhone storage may not be impossible but complex but it is better to make a decision in time. When it’s your turn to renew your iPhone make sure you choose the right storage.
In my personal case, coming from Android for 3 years and previously having a 32 GB iPhone 7 Plus, I made the jump to 256 GB. It is worth mentioning that Android also had a similar storage, so I have learned this lesson twice as much. What storage do you currently have on your iPhone? Would you change it if possible?