Samsung's partnership with iFixit gets an official rollout

You'll appreciate this news if you're confident and capable enough to fix some minor issues on your Samsung Galaxy devices. Samsung and device repair website iFixit is finally allowing people to buy parts for their Samsung devices that need repairs. This program is available for those with Galaxy S20, S21, and Galaxy Tab S7+ devices. For now, you get the option to replace the charging port, phone screen, and back glass, with other replacement parts coming at an unspecified later date.

You can buy the parts through iFixit and access the repair manuals for free online. Samsung will accept returns for broken parts for proper recycling. Samsung and iFixit originally announced the partnership in March, but this news marks the official rollout. 

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Apple plans to sell you parts so you can repair your iPhone at home

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If you somehow missed the announcement, Apple is somewhat changing its stance on your right to repair your devices on your own. The company plans to begin selling tools and parts and instructions on fixing Apple products at home. It'll start with the iPhone 12 and 13 and then the M1 Macs. You'll be able to replace the smartphone's display, camera, and battery, with other options coming later.

The program is called "Self Service Repair," and it's launching "early next year," starting in the US and then other countries afterwards. Apple says this initiative is meant for "individual technicians with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices." And it still encourages most customers to see a professional for repairs. According to TechCrunch, repairs won't void your warranty, which is an important note. But if you damage the device while repairing it, that might void it.

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Apple launches free replacement program for faulty displays of some iPhone X units

For iPhone X users who seem to be experiencing touch issues, you might be able to get your phone repaired for free. There seems to be a failed component in the display module that makes parts of the display not respond. Apple or an authorized dealer will replace the module for free. Now, if there are other issues (like a cracked screen) that’s preventing them from repairing the module, you will be charged for these repairs. Now, if you already paid for a display module replacement, you might be able to get a refund for this.

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Google partners with uBreakiFix to offer same day repairs for the Pixel

Google Pixel owners in Canada and the US will have less of a downtime if and when their device’s screen, charging port, or battery breaks/fails. Google has partnered with uBreakiFix to deal with potential damages the Pixel or Pixel XL finds itself having. uBreakiFix specializes in walk-in screen repairs within one business day and has 250 retail locations in Canada and the US. uBreakiFix will charge $129 to repair the Pixel’s screen, $149 to fix the Pixel XL’s display, and $79 to repair either the charging port or the battery. You can opt to mail your devices to the company if there isn’t a retail location near where you are.

Source: 9to5Google