iFixit Removes Itself From Samsung
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iFixit has cut off ties with smartphone maker, Samsung, which has been forcing independent repair stores to purchase only approved parts and at levels in which stores are unable to keep a decent stock.
As we worked to create such a comprehensive repair foundation, we faced constant hurdles that made us question whether Samsung was really interested in making repair more accessible. We were only allowed to sell certain quantities of spare parts to repair shops, and at a price that was not commercially viable for the shops. The spare parts were so expensive that many consumers chose not to repair and instead buy new. And Samsung's Galaxy line of devices still contains a frustrating amount of adhesive, so we had to sell batteries and displays in pre-made (already glued) bundles, driving up costs.
And a perfect video from Louis Rossman about this and other companies like Samsung.
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I heard about this from Austin Evans! Yet again it's another reason for Samsung to go after you money. Even Apple still allows parts to be sold for iPhones on iFixit. I'm glad I decided to go with my Motorola Moto G 5G 2024 instead of a Samsung device. This way if I need to get parts to repair my phone I don't have to go through Motorola for parts I could just go with iFixit. (Though it looks like they don't have parts for my current phone, though it is a brand new model...)
