Google can keep a phone if you send for repair with non-OEM parts (Update: Changing policy)
www.androidauthority.com
In its terms and conditions, Google said it could keep devices sent in for repair if they have a non-OEM part. This will be changed now.
  • ShortN0te@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    No they can’t, that is basically illegal in every jurisdiction. Will not even click on that click bate title.

  • pingveno@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I don’t even know why I would use anything but the genuine Google parts. They are easily available on iFixit and aren’t too pricey. Phones are expensive and I wouldn’t want to risk damaging mine to save a couple of bucks.

    • tb_@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Just because you wouldn’t, means people shouldn’t be able to? Like, at all? Do with the device they bought as they wish?

      • pingveno@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I don’t think Google should be doing this (or even reserve the right), but I don’t think it’s a good idea to use iffy parts when the genuine parts are so easily available.