What you need
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Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.
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Apply strips of packing tape to the cracked glass until it's completely covered—this will help keep the glass contained and allow the suction cup to stick.
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Make sure there's a single strip (not overlapping) of tape across the bottom edge, big enough for a suction cup to fit on.
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Heat an iOpener and lay it on the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Apply a suction handle to the center of the back glass's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the back glass and frame.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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The back glass is secured with adhesive around the perimeter of the frame. Use this picture as a reference while you separate the adhesive.
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Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted under the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.
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Insert a second pick under the bottom left corner and slide it up the left edge, stopping at the power button.
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Leave the pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.
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Insert a third pick under the bottom right corner of the back glass and slide it up the right edge.
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Leave the pick inserted under the top right corner.
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Insert a fourth pick under the top right corner.
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Slide the pick along the top edge and slightly around the top left corner, stopping at the bottom of the camera bump.
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Flip the back glass over the left side of the phone and use the suction handle (or a sturdy object) to prop it up.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.8 mm‑long screws securing the back glass connector bracket.
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Use tweezers to slide the cover towards the center of the phone to unhook the tabs and remove it.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery and back glass press connectors.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.7 mm‑long screw securing the front camera connector cover.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.7 mm‑long screw securing the front camera bracket.
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Use the point of a spudger to push the front camera bracket's clip in and up to release it.
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Remove the bracket.
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Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to gently pry the front camera up from the top edge and remove it.
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