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Chat EU kecoh about semakfon again, this time: Battery
SUSIdiuU
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Feb 26 2020, 01:48 AM, updated 5y ago
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The EU is looking to make smartphone batteries easier to replace Some Android users are still remembering the times when most of the Android phones had user-replaceable batteries, which is now an extremely rare commodity. Well, according to a leaked document, EU is planning to fix that in the near future by forcing manufacturers to make their phones' batteries more easily accessible and replaceable. A Dutch financial website was able to obtain the information and the aim of the proposal is to reduce the electronic waste. It reads that if the user is able to change the battery hassle-free, he would do so and keep the device for longer instead of discarding it after two years of use. The proposal also suggests that manufacturers need to make the parts easily accessible to help third-party service centers. Additionally, the plan includes recycling and re-use of raw materials after an electronic device is discarded. The EU will eventually work on a European collection system to gather old smartphones, tablets and chargers so recycling is made easy. More eco friendly and recyclable packages are also part of the proposal, which is said to be presented sometime next month. https://www.gsmarena.com/the_eu_is_working_...-news-41699.php
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maluapeboskur
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Feb 26 2020, 02:13 AM
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that two years of use change battery also no point since software updates for newer phones will make older phone slower
if usa no have right to repair, eu oso boleh pergi jalan laa
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Phoenix_KL
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Feb 26 2020, 02:28 AM
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like too hard for them to make a hole for battery.
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Phoenix_KL
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Feb 26 2020, 02:29 AM
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QUOTE(maluapeboskur @ Feb 26 2020, 02:13 AM) that two years of use change battery also no point since software updates for newer phones will make older phone slower if usa no have right to repair, eu oso boleh pergi jalan laa eu different country different law.
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shirohamada
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Feb 26 2020, 02:31 AM
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This is a good thing. Ts is phone seller?
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maluapeboskur
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Feb 26 2020, 02:34 AM
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QUOTE(Phoenix_KL @ Feb 26 2020, 02:29 AM) eu different country different law. not only devices now have different sizes for each model, now they need to include easy access battery style like 90s phone for eu countries? or different configurations internal/screw for user easy access?? or maybe even different types of batteries? too much variability..dream on if usa no right to repair, they would just delay this conversation w any other country. go support right to repair then we’ll see progress back to consumer side worldwide
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SUSDValentine
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Feb 26 2020, 02:45 AM
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QUOTE(maluapeboskur @ Feb 26 2020, 02:34 AM) not only devices now have different sizes for each model, now they need to include easy access battery style like 90s phone for eu countries? or different configurations internal/screw for user easy access?? or maybe even different types of batteries? too much variability..dream on if usa no right to repair, they would just delay this conversation w any other country. go support right to repair then we’ll see progress back to consumer side worldwide eu is indirectly hinting manufacturer to activate the "malfunction mechanism within 2 years once phone booted for 1st time" wan phone losak within 2 years, topkek if phone tahan lasak manufactur no sales makan apa? habuk ka? sissy betul eu ni kau nak ni u cakap ni dhey buat small act behind like pompuan merajuk pulak cari tulang dalam telor This post has been edited by DValentine: Feb 26 2020, 02:49 AM
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SUSXXXOOOXXXOOO
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Feb 26 2020, 03:02 AM
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QUOTE(shirohamada @ Feb 26 2020, 02:31 AM) This is a good thing. Ts is phone seller? indeed good idea. but some wannabe blame on battery size, software and so on, those excuses really make me laugh.
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smallcrab
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Feb 26 2020, 05:06 AM
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First World problems
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msacras
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Feb 26 2020, 05:22 AM
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QUOTE(smallcrab @ Feb 26 2020, 05:06 AM) Actually we all should be thankful to EU for imposing the microUSB (eventually succeeded by TypeC) charging standards on all smartphones. That policy is a small revolution by itself. https://www.cnet.com/news/european-standard...e-on-micro-usb/You certainly won’t like the old days where every brands have their own proprietary charging ports or accessories.
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LamboSama
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Feb 26 2020, 05:31 AM
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QUOTE(maluapeboskur @ Feb 26 2020, 02:13 AM) that two years of use change battery also no point since software updates for newer phones will make older phone slower if usa no have right to repair, eu oso boleh pergi jalan laa Then don't update.
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LamboSama
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Feb 26 2020, 05:34 AM
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QUOTE(maluapeboskur @ Feb 26 2020, 02:13 AM) that two years of use change battery also no point since software updates for newer phones will make older phone slower if usa no have right to repair, eu oso boleh pergi jalan laa USA no right to repair because Apple and lobbyists. EU don't care about Apple.
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SUSthepark
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Feb 26 2020, 05:39 AM
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Dont play2 with eu authority. U no follow. Sue u kaw2
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NZ3026
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Feb 26 2020, 05:59 AM
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Yeah, it is a good policy for environment. The smartphone manufacturer will be forced to follow if they want to sell in EU and the EU market is too big for them to ignore.
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ihm11
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Feb 26 2020, 06:03 AM
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fone makers sure dunwan cos will mean less fones sold
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azbro
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Feb 26 2020, 06:37 AM
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Good news for 100% Genuine, 100% Original OEM 5star battery sellers.
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Justin.Loong
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Feb 26 2020, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(IdiuU @ Feb 26 2020, 01:48 AM) The EU is looking to make smartphone batteries easier to replace Some Android users are still remembering the times when most of the Android phones had user-replaceable batteries, which is now an extremely rare commodity. Well, according to a leaked document, EU is planning to fix that in the near future by forcing manufacturers to make their phones' batteries more easily accessible and replaceable. A Dutch financial website was able to obtain the information and the aim of the proposal is to reduce the electronic waste. It reads that if the user is able to change the battery hassle-free, he would do so and keep the device for longer instead of discarding it after two years of use. The proposal also suggests that manufacturers need to make the parts easily accessible to help third-party service centers. Additionally, the plan includes recycling and re-use of raw materials after an electronic device is discarded. The EU will eventually work on a European collection system to gather old smartphones, tablets and chargers so recycling is made easy. More eco friendly and recyclable packages are also part of the proposal, which is said to be presented sometime next month. https://www.gsmarena.com/the_eu_is_working_...-news-41699.php I support this move too. But one concern is, if the battery replacement was not done properly (phone not re-assembled to correct tolerance), then it would also affect the IP ratings of the said phone.
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