A modder successfully restored a bricked iPhone Air and expanded its storage to 512 gigabytes after identifying the correct flash memory component. YouTuber DirectorFeng discovered that Apple requires Toshiba's newer S6E NAND modules rather than older S5E versions used in previous iPhone models. The breakthrough came after an initial upgrade attempt failed when the device refused to recognize incompatible storage chips.
The Toshiba K848 module proved compatible with the iPhone Air's system requirements and fit without hardware modifications. DirectorFeng noted that the base iPhone 17 with 256 gigabytes uses older S5E flash memory, but the iPhone Air demands newer components. The modder plans to attempt a one-terabyte upgrade when appropriate chips become available, and the successful modification suggests Apple has not blocked storage expansions through software restrictions.
The Toshiba K848 module proved compatible with the iPhone Air's system requirements and fit without hardware modifications. DirectorFeng noted that the base iPhone 17 with 256 gigabytes uses older S5E flash memory, but the iPhone Air demands newer components. The modder plans to attempt a one-terabyte upgrade when appropriate chips become available, and the successful modification suggests Apple has not blocked storage expansions through software restrictions.
