• Swarfega@lemm.ee
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    18 days ago

    Honestly. I wouldn’t have to worry about my battery’s health if I could easily swap it out.

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        18 days ago

        If the steam deck charger has a voltage output option that matches your phone (5V) then there is no issue. Current is set by the load in this case since the power convertor in the charger is a voltage generator, not a current generator. So the phone won’t get too much current

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        18 days ago

        Laughs just as hard in HMD Fusion.

        I also ocassionally charge it with laptops usb-c charger if it is only thing handy. No problems so far.

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          18 days ago

          Ok, now this looks impressive, since they publish the API and CAD files for you to build your own add ons.

          I can’t think of add-ons I’d want - I’m more for smaller phones today, so the bulk doesn’t really appeal to me. But I’m eager to see what people create (may already be some stuff posted on 3D printing sites, I haven’t looked). Maybe an add-on battery that’s the size of the back but really thin?

          Edit: LOVE that it’s a plastic phone. Please, more plastic phones, they’re lighter and tougher.

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          18 days ago

          Wow I had a look and I thought they were much more expensive. Might buy one of these when I need to upgrade my fairphone 4.

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      18 days ago

      It shouldn’t be too long now before the EU implements its regulation that requires phone batteries to be “easily replaceable with simple, easy to access tools”, right?

      That’s going to be monumental for the lifespan of these devices, especially as phones get software support for longer and longer these days.

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        17 days ago

        Simply having a pull tab like most phones or that electrical release like Apple does is enough to satisfy the EU regulation. The batteries need to be easily replaceable without special tools by repair shops (first and third party, certified or not).

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      18 days ago

      Not entirely true. Batteries are still made up of rare and polluting materials. And mining is not exactly ethical either

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      17 days ago

      Your phone would also be much bigger and more expensive. That’s not to say that swappable batteries shouldn’t exist but keep in mind there as always trade offs.