Even using a small 9V battery bought from your local convenience store works. Simply electrocute the adhesive and the battery comes loose. However, for some reason it seems like this method is only available for iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. The Pro models are reportedly not getting this special adhesive.
Hammer and nails not included. | Image credit — PhoneArena
With the repairability movement giving rise to products like the Fairphone, major phone manufacturers are also jumping on the hype train. Samsung is improving its customer service around the world to deliver a consistent repair experience. Meanwhile the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold just received a high repairability score for a foldable.
Though I doubt we’ll ever go back to the days of simply taking off the back cover and removing the battery, this is definitely a step in the right direction. More repairable phones just means better devices for all of us.
