Samsung Self-Repair Programme Launched in US to Let Customers Fix Galaxy Devices on Their Own

Samsung’s self-repair programme is initially available for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Tab S7+ devices.

By Sourabh Kulesh | Updated: 1 April 2022 15:04 IST

Samsung Self-Repair Programme Launched in US to Let Customers Fix Galaxy Devices on Their Own

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Samsung self-repair programme will begin “this summer”

Highlights

Samsung is collaborating with iFixit on this programme
The company will provide device parts and repair tools
Customers can fix display assemblies, back glass, and charging ports

Samsung has launched a self-repair programme in the US. It will allow Samsung Galaxy smartphone users to repair their handsets themselves through parts and guides provided by the South Korean technology company. Samsung claims that this is a step forward in “creating more ways for consumers to extend the lifespa” of their products. The company is collaborating with iFixit, an online repair community, for this programme. It is to be noted that Samsung already has a vast network of same-day service in the US as well as in-person service within an hour's drive in some regions in the country.

As per a blog post by Samsung, the self-repair programme will be initially available for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series of smartphones, as well as Galaxy Tab S7+. Samsung hasn't given any specific date but says that the programme will begin “this summer”. Customers will get access to genuine device parts, repair tools, and intuitive, visual, step-by-step repair guides. Samsung said that it is collaborating with iFixit on this programme.

Furthermore, Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series smartphone owners will be able to replace display assemblies, back glass, and charging ports. The used parts can be returned to “Samsung for responsible recycling”. The South Korean company says it plans to expand self-repair to more devices in the future. Samsung already offers same-day service as well as “We Come To You Vans” in-person service in the US.

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 990

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

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Good performance
Capable cameras

Bad
Polycarbonate back
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No bundled charger

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Display 6.20-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2100

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Display 12.40-inch

Processor 1.8GHz octa-core

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Resolution 2800x1752 pixels

RAM 6GB

OS Android 10

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel

Battery Capacity 10090mAh

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