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EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027
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this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2023
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I personally don’t understand the purpose of this law. I’ve never discarded a phone due to battery issues (iPhone user). It’s usually just been a slow device, sometimes due to a failing charging port or 3.5mm Jack. I’d rather have the opportunity to replace ports, screens, and buttons.
Do any of you guys experience issues needing a battery replacement that often?
From what I understand, iPhones will downclock themselves when the battery degrades to make a charge last longer and prevent crashes. So your slow phones might have been fixable with a new battery.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-turn-off-battery-throttling-on-your-iphone/
Yes, I had to replace battery on 2-3year old iPhone 4S several years ago. And also had battery issues after 3 years on my previous android phone.
Once replaced the iPhone battery on a non apple approved repair shop, it wasn't good for long. Whatever it was due to the repair shop putting a cheap battery or Apple scumbagery I have no idea.