If
you have trouble getting the products repaired under warranty, the FTC wants to
hear your shocking story
If
this policy pressures eventually lead to the passing of the “You can fix” rules
you may be able to easily fix your sick gadgets with official manuals and
repair parts. Not exactly the type that works? That's fine - you may also have
access to a wide range of third-party repair shops and experts to help you instead.
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Restrictions
on repairs "could significantly increase consumer costs, hinder the
implementation of new strategies, shut down the business of private repair
shops, unnecessarily create electronic waste, delay timely repairs, and damage
resilience," Commission chairwoman Lina Khan said in a statement
Wednesday. But it is important to remember that, despite all the FTC has said
so far, we are still at the very beginning of the long road.
"It
sends all the relevant indications that the FTC will work harder on these
issues," said Aaron Perzanowski, a law professor at Case Western Reserve
University. "Yes, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what
drastic measures to ensure the law will look like, how companies can respond
and what the courts might say about those efforts."
It
is not yet clear how the FTC's situation will change over time, but there is
one change it wishes to adopt right now: It wants to start tracking companies
that impose regulatory restrictions on the products they sell. And the best
part? You can help. But before we get to that, it’s worth taking a look at the
picture to see what this broader debate on “Right to Repair” is about and what
the new FTC approach might mean for people dealing with gadgets in the fritz.
What is the ‘Right to Correction’
issue?
We
live in a world of hardware - metal and silicon - that is widely regarded as
software as a goal. Most of the time, that hardware, be it a car, a smartphone
or a blender, works just the right way. When those things don't work, our first
reaction is usually to seek out companies that have developed support, repairs
or replacements.
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The
problem lies in situations where those companies place limits on the people who
own their products to find other ways to help them. You may have heard some
alarming news: Some tractors need certain software and related tools to repair
it, all but to ensure that farmers and third-party experts cannot fix the
issues on their own. Smartphones rely on very special components to work, but
they are often attached to a sticky surface, making some repairs unnecessarily
difficult. And at least one camera maker has stopped the flow of changing parts
to third-party repair shops, putting their lives at risk.
Faced
with all of this, the advocates of "Right to Repair" argued that
manufacturers should provide independent experts and people with their products
- like you and me - access to the tools, components and information needed to
repair our products.
Some
argue that forcing companies to comply with the "Right of Repair"
rules could jeopardize the very tools that lawyers are trying to fix.
"Allowing
unauthorized third parties accessing sensitive diagnostic information,
software, tools, and components will jeopardize the security and safety of
consumer computers, tablets, and other devices and expose them to fraud and
data theft," wrote Carl Holshouser, Techet's vice president and business
management team. .
The
dispute between the two parties is still ongoing, and we will not blame you if
you have not made your decision yet.
How can you help?
The
FTC says it plans to "provide more resources" to prosecute companies
that illegally restrict repair options, especially those that violate the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. (Translation: The Commission will consider
companies that are suing for anonymous verification strategies.) And that's
where you come in.
If
you have ever had a verification problem that never sounded right - for
example, a company that claims to have issued a warranty on your computer by
allowing a friend to fix it - the FTC wants to know about it.
"People
can lodge a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov," said Juliana
Gruenwald Henderson, spokeswoman for the commission. "And we encourage
people to provide as much detail as possible."
In
this case, the FTC demands any information you have about the company that you
believe has imposed an illegal repair limit, when it happened and whether you
paid a certain amount along the way.
Of
course, dealing with guarantees can feel frustrating even on a good day, so it
can be difficult to disprove what an illegal remedial look looks like. Here is
one example:
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Suppose
you own a blender with a one-year warranty, and you suddenly stop crushing the
average amount of ice in the middle of a daiquiri. (How bad.) If you give the
company’s customer support line a call, a very happy representative to tell you
that repairs shouldn’t be a problem - you should bring a blender to an
authorized service center and pay a small fee for parts of their names, or lose
your remaining warranty. That, to put it bluntly, is wrong.
"What
the company can do is say," Look, we have this part available, you have to
pay for it, and if you choose another option, we will cancel your warranty,
"Perzanowski said. your strong.
Here's
another example: The battery life of your phone is no longer the same as it used
to be, so you strengthen your liver, take a small screwdriver, and get a few of
these "empty vanities when removed" inside. It turns out,
Samsung
is launching a new repair service site
It
is inevitable. Nothing is complete, and in the end something may fail during
the warranty period. Phone repair is a tricky business, especially if you are
looking for it through certified repair centers. Back when I used to do it, it
was something weird. Only legal representatives can contact institutions and
arrange recruitment.
Yes,
Samsung has gone out of its way to fix some of this and remove the ambiguity of
the repair service with their new online repair portal
Last
Wednesday Samsung unveiled the latest additions to the Samsung ecosystem at
Samsung Unpacked - this week, we wanted to take a quick moment to celebrate the
launch of another new Samsung offering, designed to give Canadians the
opportunity to be flexible and flexible in their customer care: Samsung Your
Online Service.
To
extend the simplicity of door-to-door services and repair services already
available across Canada, your Samsung online service site allows Galaxy and
tablet users to navigate a variety of customer care options, all in one place:
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Register the Galaxy device and check the warranty status
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Seek the support of Samsung experts
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Set up a free and easy door-to-door program
o
Track ongoing maintenance services
Your
Web site Your service is now available in Canada for customers of Galaxy
smartphones and tablets - just navigate to Samsung.com/ca/galaxy-repair.
Customable and portable customers can also access the door-to-door repair
service, which can be organized via Live Chat or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG.
For
more information on Your Service portal, please refer to: https://news.samsung.com/ca/samsung-canada-introduces-your-service-repair-portal-for-galaxy-users
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Simple Repair Services
Samsung
Canada has announced their new service that will alleviate the suffering of the
customer experience. The company is launching its new 'Your Service' update
site for Galaxy users.
The
company designed this new service to make service support easier. During the
COVID-19 epidemic, the product shifted from human services, and although it was
a temporary change, the company saw the benefits of this change. New site for
any Galaxy smartphone or tablet customer - with or without warranty. Customers
will be able to request door-to-door repair services, access technical
assistance, and track the device on the go. Customers will be able to set up
automatic development updates via email or text.
Customers
will also enjoy the free download and delivery of their Galaxy devices.
Photo Credit: Samsung Canada
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Samsung is launching an online
repair service for Galaxy users
MISSISSAUGA,
Ont. - Samsung Canada today launched a new online repair site that allows
Galaxy users and tablet users to access a variety of customer care options,
including door-to-door repair services, all in one place. Customers can use
Samsung's "Your Service" portal to: Register a Samsung Galaxy device
and check the warranty status Request technical support from Samsung
Specialists. last year, as a result of the epidemic. Requesting a customizable
fix, Galaxy smartphone and tablet customers can book with ...




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