Google has entered into a partnership with iFixit for the Pixel phones. The goal is to make it easier for Pixel owners to repair smartphones. For this purpose, original spare parts from the Pixel 2 to the Pixel 6 Pro can be bought from them. . Batteries, displays, cameras and more can be ordered in the future.
Google: Original spare parts for Pixel phones
Google wants to make it easier for Pixel smartphone owners to get spare parts and carry out repairs themselves. In this context, the group has now announced a partnership with iFixit . The repair experts’ iFixit kits should provide the “entire range of spare parts” for almost all Pixel phones. The original spare parts can also be ordered individually, explains Google.
Batteries, displays and cameras are mentioned explicitly, along with suitable tools . The repair kits should be available for all models from the Pixel 2. Google is also committed to offering replacement parts for future models, such as the Pixel 6a .
By the end of 2022, original spare parts for Pixel phones will be available in Germany and other countries where Google smartphones are officially available. This includes Great Britain, Canada, Australia and the USA (source: press release).