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To keep our right to repair alive, we need to embrace aftermarket parts


Without aftermarket parts, keeping devices up and running in the long run will be tough.

Samsung came under fire in late May for a leaked contract with independent repair shops that required them to disassemble phones with aftermarket parts. In certain situations, we won't be able to complete a repair, such as if there are safety concerns," Google explained in a statement to multiple media outlets on Tuesday, June 4. (Image credit: Android Central)Google has a solid partnership with iFixit, and that will allow consumers to buy genuine parts for their Pixel for some time.

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