Google launches self-healing program for Pixel smartphones
Google has just announced a self-repair program for Pixel smartphones. Apple and Samsung already offer a similar service; now, Google has joined them as well.
Apple announced its self-repair program for iPhones in 2021, but the program still doesn’t have a name or launch date. The program will allow iPhone users to purchase kits to repair their smartphones.
Earlier in March 2022, Samsung launched a similar program in partnership with iFixit. Samsung also doesn’t have a name or release date for its program.
Google's self-healing program will start later this year.
Google has teamed up with iFixit, just like Samsung. The search giant has announced that it is the latest manufacturer to partner with DIY repair specialists iFixit.
For regular customers, it will be easier to get replacement parts to fix their Pixel smartphones on their own if they break. According to Google, the parts will be available for purchase later this year. Users can buy replacement parts like batteries, displays, and cameras in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other European countries.
Parts can be purchased from ifixit.com for Pixel 2 through Pixel 6 Pro, as well as future Pixel models.
Google's blog notes that replacement parts for the popular Pixel phone will be available individually or in iFixit repair kits. The kits will contain screwdriver bits and a screwdriver.
Google already offers repairs by certified technicians where Pixel phones are available.
According to iFixit , the full set of tools for the Pixel repair kits will include the iOpener, a pre-cut replacement adhesive, iFixit opening picks, an iFixit opening tool, a suction cup, angled tweezers, a precision bit driver with a built-in SIM ejector tool, and a 4mm precision bit for select Pixel phones.
Also, there will be step-by-step guides to fix Google Pixel phone. Currently, for every Pixel up to Pixel 5, the guides are direct, and for Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Pro, they have written guides.
Google already has a repair program for Chromebooks that was built with Acer and Lenovo.