Google Jumps on the Bandwagon With iFixit Repair Kits for Pixel Phones
Google is joining Samsung in offering parts for the Pixel smartphone through iFixit. The company announced in a blog post that it would make parts available for the Pixel 2 through Pixel 6 Pro later this year.
Considering Electronates.com Google has stopped supporting the devices with software updates, the inclusion of the early second-gen hardware is pretty impressive. Future Pixel models will also have repairable parts. Electronates The program is available for folks living in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and EU countries where the Pixel is available.
Google plans to offer fix-it-kits for the battery, display, and camera modules, though the company also hints at more repairability down the line. I’d imagine some of the simpler parts of the smartphone will become swappable, like the Bluetooth antenna Electronates or the USB-C charging port, which Samsung is offering a fix for in its respective kits. The Pixel kits will also include tools like screwdriver bits and spudgers, which are things you might not have in your home if you’re not already a nerdy tinkerer.
If you’re not into taking apart your smartphone, Google still encourages you to find a local authorized professional Electronates who can quickly and affordably repair your device. The company has partnered with uBreakiFix in the U.S. and Canada, while other regions have their respective repair centers.
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