Samsung and iFixit announce Galaxy self-repair program

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Samsung Expands Customer-First Care Experience with New Self-Repair Program

In delivering a customer-first care experience nationwide, Samsung is continually offering more convenient and accessible options for consumers to prolong the use of their devices, promote a circular economy and minimize e-waste. Today, Samsung Electronics America announced that Galaxy device...
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Baby steps in the right direction ..
 
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Oh!! It's in USA. Hopefully they would launch in India too. Atleast for their premium segments.
Speaking of iFixit, is it even present in India? I recall they had advt some 10 years ago, but it has totally vanished.
 
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Kaleen Bhaiya said:
Oh!! It's in USA. Hopefully they would launch in India too. Atleast for their premium segments.
Speaking of iFixit, is it even present in India? I recall they had advt some 10 years ago, but it has totally vanished.
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No idea if iFixit is in India. I am reading it more as them consulting to provide the DIY guides (as they usually do) and online support for Samsung rather than being a distributor for Samsung spares. And yes, hoping that this gets extended globally including India.
 
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How does this change anything for us ? Just go to the service centre as usual isn't it. Plenty of them in major metros.

its only for S20, S21 & Tab 7 too
 
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How does this change anything for us ? Just go to the service centre as usual isn't it. Plenty of them in major metros.

its only for S20, S21 & Tab 7 too
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No it does not change anything for you but for those of whom, it did, I would have thought cost and accessibility to repair would be factors. Some reading would not hurt ..
techcrunch.com

Samsung introduces ‘self-service’ for Galaxy devices

Last year, Apple proved it could still surprise when it announced a Self Service Repair plan. The offering is still limited, and the company -- as ever --
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Right to repair - Wikipedia

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To start, Galaxy device owners will be able to replace display assemblies, back glass, and charging ports — and return used parts to Samsung for responsible recycling.
Say a part is replaced from a service center, which they never return, it goes back to Samsung for recycling?
 
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