iFixit Ends Partnership with Samsung Over Repairability Concerns
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A serious leak has revealed that Samsung's contract with independent repair shops requires them to report customer data and disassemble devices previously repaired with third-party parts, raising legal and ethical concerns. This comes as iFixit ends its collaboration with Samsung's Self-Repair program, citing obstacles against the right-to-repair. The leak could lead to lawsuits and further damage Samsung's reputation.
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- Samsung reportedly requires independent repair stores to rat on customers using aftermarket parts Engadget
- iFixit doubts Samsung commitment to repairs, ends partnership 9to5Google
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