Mobile phones have become permanent fixtures in everyday life. However, due to advancements in usability, the technology behind the devices is hidden from the average user. I will study the history of mobile phones and current DIY culture surrounding mobile devices in order to organize and lead workshops that will teach the basics of mobile phone technology through the participants building their own phones. The workshop’s goal is to empower the participants through education so the technology feels more approachable and the participants, if they so wish, can stop relying on big companies to dictate their phone.