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What is the REAL reason why they made phone batteries unremovable? : CafeDread | Torhoo darknet markets

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4 points

2 weeks ago

It’s cheaper to make, less liability if something goes wrong on the user’s end, impossible to replace by user for he needs to go to the manufacturer, planned obselescence, many reasons.

/u/pgpfreak P Biker Babe 🏍️

1 points

2 weeks ago

This. I can think of plenty of reasons besides mass surveillance.

/u/bleak 🍼

1 points

2 weeks ago

Yeah. Apple, for example, makes it impossible to repair their devices yourself and charges a shit ton of money for repairs.
You're basically forced to keep paying them more money, or risk getting your warranty voided if you do it yourself or go to third party repairs.
It isn't always a surveillance thing. It's a business thing too, sometimes.

/u/DaVenom

1 points

2 weeks ago

As /u/wallnut553 already mentioned, cost efficiency and reduced liability is the official reasons. However, the batteries are still exchangeable (be care full and follow the specs), some comes with a custom connector, others require a soldering kit.

I'm convinced that governments was pushing into this direction as well. This is big brothers main tool to keep track on the masses. It does not matter if you are at Manhattan or in some jungle or desert in Africa, mobile networks are almost everywhere.

/u/Ownyourmind

1 points

2 weeks ago

primary reason is surveillance, pushed onto the manufacturers by govts. Secondary reason is to get you to buy a new phone when the battery dies.

the rest are excuses.

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