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It's official: Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027

https://www.androidauthority.com/phones-with-replaceable-batteries-2027-3345155/

Do you miss phones with replaceable batteries? By 2027, you won't anymore because, by law, almost every smartphone will have them again.

It's official: Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027

TL;DR

The European Council has ended its adoption procedure for rules related to phones with replaceable batteries.
By 2027, all phones released in the EU must have a battery the user can easily replace with no tools or expertise.
The regulation intends to introduce a circular economy for batteries.

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JasonHears

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I’ve replaced iPhone batteries before and it isn’t that hard. I could see making it easier, but being able to replace without tools seems like an odd requirement. I’m envisioning every phone with one of those slide off battery covers which always end up breaking over time. It’s just one more thing that leads to flimsy phones.

reclipse

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There is no way most people can replace there smartphone battery with current designs.

JasonHears

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I’m not arguing against making it easier for people to fix their devices on their own. I’m just not a fan of the “no tools” aspect. People drop their phones all the time. A “no tools” battery cover is going to pop right off and break or wear out. I’d rather have it secured with a couple screws.

LwL

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It's not actually "no tools", it's "no specialized or proprietary tools unless provided for free by the manufacturer".

JasonHears

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Appreciate the additional info. Thanks!