You heard it right! 1-11-2011 is a HUGE day for iPhone fans who have been, until now, forced to choose from a single official carrier (AT&T), or risk problems associated with Jailbreaking, so that an unofficial carrier (T-Mobile in the States) may be used.

This morning Verizon announced that on February 10th, 2011, the iPhone will be available on Verizon. So what does that mean for “us”?

Well, first: It is a totally new iPhone.

The reason is simple: Different networks and radio frequencies. All previous iPhones have used GSM, the technology usually associated with SIM cards. The Verizon iPhone will operate on Verizon’s CDMA network. This new iPhone has yet to receive a generally-accepted name, some suggestions have been: iPhone 4V, Verizon iPhone, CDMA iPhone, iPhone 4 CDMA, iPhone CDMA, etc. I’m sure that in the next 2 weeks, we will see a name crop up that sticks

Second: This might make your plan cheaper.

Again, the reason is simple: Competition. Until today, AT&T had an exclusivity contract with Apple, and as such, was free of competition. Now there is another force at work that is sure to sweeten the deal for AT&T customers who stick around after the Verizon iPhone release.

Third: There are going to be different parts!

This is because although the iPhone 4 and the CDMA Verizon iPhone look similar on the outside, they are very different once opened.

Here is a link to a video from a parts supplier, they inadvertently received CDMA Verizon iPhone 5 parts in a shipment of iPhone 4 parts. [**UPDATE**]This video seems to be legit, as Apple forced youtube to remove the video after it was posted.

Wired iRepair is the first iPhone repair shop in Portland Oregon, and we are proud to continue our tradition of innovation by being the FIRST to offer Verizon iPhone repair in Portland, Oregon. We have parts on hand and are certified to repair your CDMA Verizon iPhone, including but not limited to: batteries, buttons, cameras, LCD, screen repair, broken or cracked glass replacement, software issues, water damage, and MUCH MORE! We invite you to stop by our retail location in NW Portland, nested conveniently between Nob Hill and The Pearl. We are open M-F 10-7, and on weekends by appointment. Hey Portland Oregon, do you need Verizon CDMA iPhone repair? Wired iRepair is Portland Oregon’s first and finest iPhone repair specialty-shop, and we will do whatever it takes to get your broken or damaged iPhone working again!

Verizon iPhone is here! And Wired iRepair is here to repair your broken Verizon iPhone!

Need Verizon iPhone repair Portland Oregon?

Get it at Wired iRepair in Portland, Oregon!

We offer the highest quality service, paired with the best parts we can find, for prices that knock-the-socks-off the competition.

We are a locally owned and operated business that is PROUD to call Portland our home!

Keep checking back for updates, we will post new info on the Verizon iPhone as it becomes available!

You may notice that your iPhone 3G/3Gs battery-life is not all it used to be. If you have had your iPhone for more than 18 months you may need a battery replacement.

Apple’s website suggests the following for helping to improve your battery-life in your iPhone 3G and iPhone 3Gs.

• Turn off Wi-Fi: If you know you’re not going to be using Wi-Fi, turn it off to save power. Go to Settings > Network and set Wi-Fi to Off.
• Turn off 3G: Using 3G cellular network decreases battery life when in areas with limited 3G coverage. To disable 3G, from the Home screen choose Settings > Network>Enable 3G to Off.
• Minimize use of location services: use location services only when needed. Remember to disable them after you use them.
• Turn off push notifications
• Fetch new data less frequently: The more often that email or other data is fetched, the quicker your battery will drain. Choose Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data and tap Manually, to set this to manual.
• Turn off push mail
• Adjust brightness: Turn it DOWN!
• Auto-check fewer email accounts: Not a problem if you fetch data manually (see above)

At Wired iRepair, we find that the single biggest battery-killer, and CPU-hog, is the Facebook app. Make sure to turn off ALL of the push notifications that are hidden in the Settings>Facebook>Push Notifications.


Please be sure to check out our article on Battery Maintenance, for tips on how to lengthen the lifespan of your battery!

Your iPhone’s battery is rated to approximately 400 full charge-cycles. For the average iPhone 3G/3GS, this is about 1.75 years. If the iPhone was used heavily, the battery may be showing signs of wear after as little as 1 year. Wired iRepair can replace your dead iPhone 3G / 3GS battery in as little as 10 minutes! Visit our store in beautiful NW Portland and have the techs at Wired install a brand-new OEM Battery in your iPhone 3G / 3Gs today!

A happy customer sent us this pic of our shirt (and happy customer) in front of his favorite falafel spot in San Jose. Lets just say that this Falafel joint is amazing, and if you ever get the opportunity, you have to check it out. Thanks to our  awesome customer for sharing the pic!

If you don’t have a Wired iRepair Shirt yet, GET ONE!

If you DO have a Wired iRepair shirt, and you happen to be near a landmark or favorite spot, shoot a photo! Who knows, you might score some sweet merch!

As always, Wired iRepair urges you to KEEP BEING AWESOME!

Wired iRepair is Portland’s First and Finest iPhone Repair Shop. We repair iPhones and iPads, and that is all. We are the Pacific Northwest’s best choice for quality iPhone repair at the best possible prices. Be wary of shady, craigslist-based, “mobile” iPhone repair. Don’t trust your precious iPhone to just anyone. Wired iRepair backs EVERY repair with an INDUSTRY-LEADING 6-Month warranty. All of our iPhone repairs are done using the highest-quality OEM parts. Most repairs can be done while you wait and we have loaner-phones so you won’t miss a call. Wired iRepair is the best choice for iPhone repair Portland! We are conveniently located between Downtown Portland, Nob-Hill/23rd/Alphabet District, and The Pearl. We are 150 feet from the nearest TriMet Stop (Streetcar and Bus service, 18th & Lovejoy). We are 1 block from the 405. Stop in our iPhone repair shop in Downtown Portland and say hello!

Do you use your iPhone 3G constantly? Has your iPhone battery life diminished since you purchased your iPhone 3G? What you may not know is that Apple’s iPhone 3G battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 400 full charge and discharge cycles. Most people hit the 400 charge cycle mark in about 2 years. Some people who use their iPhone 3G more heavily may find that the battery is beginning to show signs of old-age.

Some of the signs that an iPhone 3G battery replacement is necessary are:

1. iPhone 3G Battery can’t hold a charge
2. iPhone 3G battery doesn’t charge when plugged in to the wall/computer
3. iPhone 3G resets itself after a few minutes

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you probably are going to need an iPhone 3G battery replacement.

This is NORMAL after about 400 charge cycles. If you find that your iPhone 3G battery needs replacement, Wired iRepair can help! Our Technicians are the best in the industry and have experience repairing THOUSANDS of iPhones. We are Portland’s FIRST and FINEST iPhone repair center, and we can’t wait to add you to our list of satisfied customers.

Please see our article on Proper Battery Maintenence for lots of tips on how to maximize the life of your iPhone 3G battery, and properly calibrate the battery meter.

What to do with a Water-Damaged iPhone 4

iPhone 4 water damage repair is very tricky, and should always be left to the experts. It sometimes, though not always, results in electrical short-circuits that can destroy the phone. While this type of iPhone 4 water-damage is rare, it does happen. Wired iRepair recommends that you do the following to help minimize the liquid-damage to your iPhone 4, and help ensure that your iPhone 4 survives a swim in the pool (chlorine)….or the ocean (saltwater)…or a beer….or martini…  or you get the point

Please note: ***If your iPhone was immersed in a corrosive liquid like a pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, salt-water or ocean water, READ THIS ARTICLE and follow the directions.***

1. First: DON’T PANIC! We are usually able to completely restore a water-damaged iPhone 4.
2. The next thing is TAKE OUT YOUR SIM CARD!
3. Now get the phone in a DRYING SITUATION.  Start with a towel-dry. Follow-up with a soak in dry rice or “gel-type” cat litter (dusty stuff is a no-no!). Silica-gel or other industrial-desiccants are better, if you have access to them.

***Wired iRepair constantly sees iPhone 4 s that have been soaked in rice for a week or more, and upon opening, we find droplets of water, still standing, on the internals of the phone. ***

CALL Wired iRepair and get your submerged iPhone 4 water damage repair done by the experts. NEVER attempt to open or repair your iPhone 4 yourself; the iPhone 4 is very delicate and easily broken.

So to sum it up:

1. REMOVE SIM CARD!
2. Rinse it! (if it was submerged in a liquid you suspect of being corrosive, such as chlorine, salt, chemicals, egg (it happens!), alcohol, etc)
3. DRY IT! first towel, then rice.
4. CALL Wired iRepair and save yourself a lot of money and hassle! We use the latest techniques, developed by forensics-experts, to save your phone, your data, and your money.

What to do with a Water-Damaged iPhone 4 that has been submerged in a corrosive liquid.

Water-Damaged iPhone 4

If your iPhone 4 was immersed in a corrosive liquid like a pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, salt-water, ocean water, toilet-water, acid, cleaner, or solvent, YOU NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL ACTION IMMEDIATELY.

Yes, you read that correctly. Here at Wired iPhone repair, we see all sorts of damage to iPhones; it seems there is some new way to destroy a phone everyday! But this week, one stood out from the others.

‘D’, from Portland, brought us a 3G that looked pretty bad. Well, REALLY bad. The kind of bad that usually involves automobiles. We asked. He told us:

“The iPhone 3G fell from the balcony of a friend’s apartment, and smacked the pavement below. The apartment is on the 4th floor, so it was at least 40 feet.”

About 20 minutes later, D was out the door with an iPhone that looked and felt brand new. As we do with all iPhone repairs, we back it with a 6-month warranty, and we checked every function of the iPhone before returning it.

Thanks D, for your business, and the great conversation!

If you need iPhone repair Portland, OR, give Wired iRepair a call, or stop by TODAY!

503-317-9977

HUGE thanks to Allan from the NW Examiner. Allan stopped by for a quick chat and a photo of our shop, which is to be featured in the NW Examiner’s November issue; it begins distribution on Friday. Be sure to look for Wired iRepair’s article!

As always, Wired iRepair urges you to KEEP BEING AWESOME!

We hope you had a great Halloween! If you now have a broken iPhone, remember that Wired iRepair will repair your broken iPhone; including:

• Cracked glass
• Water-damage
• Camera Removal
• Camera replacement
• Jailbreaking and Unlocking
• Battery and Charging-port problems
• Software issues
• Headphone jack repair
• Body repair and replacement
• Data-recovery
• Power, volume, and vibrate switch repair
• Impact damage
• AND MORE!

So if you are in need of iPhone repair Portland Oregon or Vancouver Washington, Give Wired a call today! 503-317-9977