Social activist and influencer VeryDarkMan (VDM) has captured widespread attention after storming a Chinese factory allegedly responsible for converting old iPhones into “new” devices.
VDM Visits Chinese Factory
The activist shared a video on Instagram, claiming the factory clones iPhone XR models into iPhone 17 Pro units.
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.
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.
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.”
Clash With Businessman Over Inflated Prices
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.
Blord reportedly coordinated the modification with an associate in China, advertising the devices with new icons, casing, and interface similar to the latest model.
Netizens React
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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