Social activist and influencer VeryDarkMan (VDM) has captured widespread attention after storming a Chinese factory allegedly responsible for converting old iPhones into “new” devices.
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VDM Visits Chinese Factory
The activist shared a video on Instagram, claiming the factory clones iPhone XR models into iPhone 17 Pro units.
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In the viral clip, VDM walked viewers through the alleged process, showing how technicians purchase iPhones with low battery life and restore them to full capacity for as little as ₦2,000.
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How Old iPhones Are Refurbished
According to the influencer, these refurbished phones are then cleaned, repackaged, and boxed with chargers and accessories to appear brand new.
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VDM captioned the video: “Now let’s break the table some more. Watch how they buy low battery life iPhones and boost the battery to 100% with just ₦2k. I hope you know those cords una dey call follow-come no be follow-come o.”
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The activist’s visit comes amid an ongoing feud with businessman and crypto investor Blord, who claimed to have “upgraded” iPhone XR units transformed to look like the iPhone 17 Pro.
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Blord reportedly coordinated the modification with an associate in China, advertising the devices with new icons, casing, and interface similar to the latest model.
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Netizens React
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The activist’s visit has sparked waves of reactions online, with many users sharing their views and opinions in the comment section.
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