More storage for your iPhone or iPad
If your device still does what you need but keeps running out of space, a storage upgrade may be an option. On supported models, we replace the internal storage chip, called NAND, with a higher-capacity one. Visit us in Revelstoke or mail your device from anywhere in Canada.
- 90-dayWarranty on every repair
- 1–4 weeksBoard-level & water-damage turnaround
- No fix, no feeon board-level work
What a NAND storage upgrade is
NAND is the type of memory chip that stores your photos, apps and files. An upgrade replaces that chip to increase the space available inside the device.
Your files live on a chip inside the device
The NAND chip stores your photos, apps and files on the main circuit board, called the logic board. It uses the same kind of memory found in a solid-state drive (SSD). On an iPhone or iPad, the chip is soldered in place, so increasing internal storage requires replacing it.
How we fit a higher-capacity chip
We use microsoldering to remove the original chip and solder a replacement onto its tiny contacts. We also program the new chip with the information your device needs to recognize its storage, where the model requires it. The work takes place under a stereo microscope.
When an iPhone or iPad storage upgrade makes sense
A storage upgrade is worth considering when you want to keep your device and need more space. We check its condition and compatibility before recommending the work.
Running out of storage
You spend more time deleting photos than taking them. "Storage almost full" warnings keep coming back.
Want to keep your device longer
The device still does what you need, but its storage no longer holds your files and apps.
Bought a lower-capacity model
Your device shipped with 32GB, 64GB or 128GB and you've outgrown it sooner than expected.
Preparing the device for longer-term use
You plan to hand it down, keep it as a backup, or use it for a role that needs more space.
Checking your upgrade options
We check your exact model and available storage capacities before you book.
Supported models and maximum capacities vary
Send us your device model and the storage capacity you'd like before booking. The board design and compatible NAND chips determine which upgrades are possible. For example, moving from 64GB to 1TB may be possible on one model and unavailable on another.
The NAND storage upgrade process
We confirm compatibility, discuss the backup and get your approval before replacing the chip.
- Step 1
Confirm model & target capacity
We confirm support for your iPhone or iPad model and the target capacity before booking.
- Step 2
Backup & data preparation
Back up to iCloud or a computer. The upgrade may require a restore that erases existing data.
- Step 3
Open the device
We open the device and remove its main circuit board so we can work on the storage chip.
- Step 4
Replace the storage chip
Working under a microscope, we remove the original NAND chip and solder a higher-capacity replacement in place.
- Step 5
Program the new chip
Where the model requires it, we program the new NAND chip with the information the device needs to recognize its storage.
- Step 6
Restore & testing
iOS or iPadOS is installed onto the new chip, the device is restored, and we run functional tests on the storage.
- Step 7
Final verification
We confirm the device boots, recognizes the new capacity, and operates normally before returning it to you.
Back up before any storage upgrade
A storage upgrade can require a restore, and a restore can erase data
Depending on your device, a NAND storage upgrade may involve restoring it from backup onto the new chip, and that restore can erase data. Please back up to iCloud or to a computer before bringing your device in or shipping it. We don't promise data preservation on a NAND upgrade.
If you can't back up because the device is dead, that's a different service — see our board-level data recovery page.
What to know before you book
Storage upgrades are advanced repairs that require diagnosis.
Realistic limits
- Requires advanced microsoldering — not a software or settings change.
- Not available for every iPhone or iPad model; support varies by generation.
- Manufacturer water resistance is not guaranteed after a device has been opened, and we don't promise it's restored.
- Existing board damage, such as liquid damage or a prior repair, can affect eligibility for an upgrade.
- Apple doesn't endorse third-party NAND upgrades; future Apple service on the modified board isn't guaranteed.
How we handle your storage upgrade
Experience with individual components
Storage upgrades draw on the same microsoldering work we use to repair chips and connections on circuit boards.
Working beneath the chip
A stereo microscope and hot-air rework tools let us work on the solder connections beneath the NAND chip, known as a ball grid array (BGA).
Device testing
Before returning the device, we check that it starts, recognizes the new storage capacity and passes basic function tests.
Local + mail-in
Walk-in service in Revelstoke, BC, with mail-in storage upgrades available across Canada.
Pricing, turnaround and warranty
No fix, no fee
Board-level work is no repair, no fee: if we can't fix it, you pay nothing. On mail-in repairs, shipping costs still apply. A simple repair quote by phone or email costs nothing. You approve the quote before repair work begins.
Turnaround
Board-level work, water damage and severe damage take 1–4 weeks, depending on severity and parts availability. After diagnosis, we can give you an estimate for your repair.
Warranty
90-day warranty on every repair — longer on screens and batteries.
Frequently asked questions
What to know about the repair, your data and getting started.
Can iPhone storage really be upgraded?
Yes, on supported models. The NAND chip on the iPhone's logic board can be removed and replaced with a higher-capacity chip through advanced microsoldering work. Once the new chip is programmed and installed, the device boots back up with more usable storage. The first step is always confirming your specific model is supported.
Is this the same as iCloud storage?
No. iCloud storage is cloud space tied to your Apple ID — it doesn't increase the physical storage inside the device. A NAND upgrade physically replaces the storage chip on the logic board, so the device itself ends up with more on-device storage.
Will my data be erased?
It can be. A NAND upgrade is advanced microsoldering work, and depending on the path used for your device, the upgrade may require a restore from backup that erases existing data. We recommend backing up to iCloud or a computer before any storage upgrade, and we don't promise data preservation.
What iPhone or iPad models are supported?
Supported models and maximum capacities vary by generation and change as Apple releases new hardware. We don't publish a static list because it would go out of date. Contact RevyTech with your model and current storage size and we'll confirm whether an upgrade is supported.
Can I upgrade to 512GB or 1TB?
Maximum capacity depends on your model and the compatible storage chips available. Send us the model and the capacity you'd like. We'll check which options fit its board and explain what's possible.
Is a NAND upgrade safe?
It's an advanced repair. NAND replacement involves removing and re-soldering components under microscope, and the work is only as safe as the diagnostic and the technique. We start with a paid diagnostic, share the realistic risks for your device, and don't proceed without your approval.
Do you offer mail-in iPhone and iPad storage upgrades?
Yes, from anywhere in Canada. Contact us first so we can confirm support for your model, then start a mail-in request — approved requests get a prepaid Canada Post shipping label. See our mail-in microsoldering page for full guidance.
Let's check the storage options for your device.
Call us with your iPhone or iPad model, current storage size and the capacity you'd like. We'll confirm support before you book.