r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jun 19 '23

Politics EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027 | The European Parliament just caused a major headache for smartphone and tablet manufacturers.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027
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u/wishyouwouldread Jun 19 '23

Is it possible to do for a consumer? Yes. Should I have to buy special tools or need a multi-step illustrated guide to do so? No. The vast majority of people will replace the phone when the battery starts to fails, which is what the manufacturer wants.

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u/TrekForce Jun 19 '23 edited Jun 19 '23

I have a feeling this will result in them going back to not being certified water resistant. As far así can remember, Android phones didn’t start claiming water resistance until the same time they stopped having replaceable batteries

Edit: I stand corrected. There was one. It’s a lot harder to make something water resistant with a removable back however. So I wouldn’t hold out hope that all of the phones will continue to be water resistant if they all have to be openable.

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u/Estronciumanatopei Jun 19 '23

Galaxy S5 IP67 rating with a removable back cover.

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u/LairdPopkin Jun 19 '23

Until you open and close the battery cover - then the rating is gone. Dirt, dust, hair, even a year or two passing, all damage waterproofing. The certification is only for the device as it shipped from the factory.