Many smartphone manufacturers, from Apple to Samsung, have launched various programs to increase the repair capacity of devices. Collaborating with Google on this issue, iFixit announced that it will finally offer repair support for the foldable Pixel Fold. Now Pixel Fold owners will be able to repair their own phones.
“Fix it yourself” support for Pixel Fold from Google and iFixit
Google’s partnership with iFixit last year allowed users to repair their own Pixel phones. Google has now decided to expand this collaboration. The partnership that started with Pixel 2 finally reached the foldable Pixel Fold.
It should be noted that Google and iFixit offer this support for a foldable smartphone for the first time. As part of the collaboration, Google stated that users will provide spare parts for the screen, battery and certain parts of the case themselves.
As you can imagine, folding screens are more difficult to repair than flat screens. However, iFixit stated that they will provide detailed repair manuals to users. However, Pixel Fold owners will also be able to get professional support.
The new repair program will be available for users in the US first. Pixel Fold owners will be able to procure various parts from iFixit, from the screen to the battery. When it will expand to Europe remains unclear for now.
Google also recommends Pixel Fold owners use a case to minimize the chance of damage. Let us remind you that Pixel Fold is also on the agenda with screen problems.
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