20 June 2023 , 06:15
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A smashed smartphone screen is one of the biggest tech nightmares in life as it's not only expensive to fix but often leaves you without access to your digital life whilst things are fixed. Luckily, it appears Samsung is trying to mend the problem of getting devices looking box fresh again and it could save owners a lot of time and money. From this month, Galaxy users will get the option to fix their devices from the comfort of their sofa rather than sending them off for repair - which can be a lengthy and very expensive process.
The Self-Repair programme will offer spare parts, specific tools and full instructions to help Galaxy owners mend issues such as broken screens, smashed rear cases and charging ports that no longer charge.
The service will be available for anyone who owns a Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S22 series. Although full UK pricing is yet to be revealed it's likely that fixing the phone yourself will be cheaper than taking it to a shop or using the firm's current courier service where the device is sent away to be mended.
Samsung says it will also let users keep the tools they send out so future repairs can be made without needing to ask for another kit to be sent out.
Samsung Galaxy phones can now be fixed at home (SAMSUNG • GETTY)Samsung actually first launched this platform in the US last year with it now spreading to other parts of the world.
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"Samsung is working to extend the lifecycle of our devices to encourage users to experience the optimised performance of their Galaxy device for as long as possible," said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. "We are committed to scaling access to our Self-Repair program around the world while improving the repairability of our products."
Phone DIY is becoming a popular addition with Apple also offering something similar and Nokia recently launching a device, called the G22, that it says can be repaired in under five minutes.
Mirror Online recently out Nokia's claims to the test and you can read how we got on with the G22 here