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Hi! I’m repairing my iPhone X myself. The display is completely destroyed and the battery is swollen. I want the best possible replacement display.
I’m looking for something as close as possible to the original Apple display in terms of colors, brightness, touch responsiveness, and durability.
Is an original refurbished OLED the best option? Are there any trusted stores in Europe that offer genuine refurbished Apple displays? Also, which battery brand would you recommend (Deji, Nohon, XCAP, etc.)?
Thanks!

Hi,
I have an iPod Classic with an iFlash storage adapter installed and I’m looking to replace the battery.
I’m considering a Cameron Sino 2000mAh replacement battery.
My questions:
Are Cameron Sino batteries actually close to their rated 2000mAh capacity in real use?
Is it a reliable choice for an iPod Classic with iFlash mod?
Will it properly calibrate and give stable battery readings over time?
Or are there better alternatives in the same price range?
Right now my iPod works but the battery behavior is inconsistent, so I want a stable replacement rather than maximum capacity.
Any real-world experience would be really appreciated.
Thanks!

I recently bought a modded iPod Classic 4th Gen with iFlash and a claimed 2000mAh battery.
The iPod works fine, plays music, and boots normally. I even got several hours of playback from it. However, I’m confused about the charging behavior.
When connected to a wall charger, the charging icon appears, but the battery indicator doesn’t seem to increase. I left it plugged in overnight and it still showed a very low battery level.
When connected to my Windows PC, it seems to charge normally and eventually shows a full battery.
I also restored the iPod through iTunes, and after that the battery indicator behaved strangely for a while (showing empty, disappearing, then reappearing).
Could this be:
a battery calibration issue?
a problem with the battery indicator after restore?
a charging compatibility issue with modern USB wall chargers?
or something else?
Has anyone seen similar behavior on a 4th gen with iFlash and an aftermarket battery?

Hey! I’m considering buying an iPod Classic 4th generation that has been modded with an iFlash storage upgrade and a 2000mAh battery.

I mainly want it for daily music listening and for the click wheel experience.

Is this still worth buying in 2026, or is it just a nostalgia/hobby device at this point?

Hey everyone,

I'm 16 and trying to figure out what actually works in 2026 for a complete beginner with no budget, no audience, no skills yet.

Everywhere I look, people are selling courses on dropshipping, copywriting, SMMA, funnels — but it seems like most of them make money from selling the dream, not from actually doing the thing.

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