It looks like many users’ wishes have been fulfilled: A mobile phone that lasts for many yearsis updated at the software level and provided with spare parts in case of failure. Google launched the Pixel 8 family with a great advantage, extending Android support up to seven years.

However, this will not mean much if the phone in question suffers some damage or its components deteriorate over time. Google noticed this and is already distributing it spare parts so you can repair it yourself at home.

We can now repair Pixel 8 with original spare parts

The mobile phone industry has changed in the last decade: we moved from removable batteries to mobile phones that, at least, cannot be easily removed. Of course, in recent years, some secondary actors such as the European Union have been making intense efforts to enable us to repair our mobile phones at home. They have achieved something, because there are already manufacturers distributing spare parts and providing guidance for this.

Image from iFixit

Previous generation Pixels Pixel 7 also received the same news at the beginning of last year, and now their successors are following the same path. As we read on Android Police, Google and iFixit have teamed up again, this time around. sell components from both models.

It is true that the hermetic structure of current mobile phones gives us advantages such as resistance to dust and water ingress (often referred to by the acronym ‘IPXX’), but they are often quite susceptible to impacts and drops. None were recorded and although we could send the mobile phone to technical serviceThere are users who prefer to do it at home.

Now Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro owners will be able to do this by purchasing the parts their phones need. And it seems more important precisely because of the updates issue that we talked about in this family. In fact, these parts must be available next until 2030.

What are the prices of these components? We have examples such as screens that are costly. $160 and $230 for the base model and ‘Pro’ respectively. On the other hand, purchasing a battery will require an expenditure of $43. We will be able to purchase not only the components but also the tools necessary for the repair.

From Ars Technica they report that the camera lenses are sold individually rather than being distributed in kits (as we see on Samsung phones). The bad news comes from the USB-C port side: Soldered to the plateso it cannot be changed.

In short, Google and iFixit have responded to the long-standing software support of the Pixel 8 family, so that in case of any malfunction or wear, we can repair our mobile phone at home, without paying labor costs. Such gestures are always appreciated, especially The advantage of having official spare parts.

via | Android Police

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