• Semi-Hemi-Lemmygod@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    The port on my old phone broke entirely but it still had wireless charging so I got three more years out of it. Then the display failed and since phones have switched to USB C I figured it was time to upgrade

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      2 months ago

      time to upgrade

      They fucking got ya. That’s like a $30 repair and you just threw it in landfill and gave them another grand or more. Weaksauce.

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        2 months ago

        Given that the phone didn’t have USB-C that most likely means it was from like 2016, so it’s fair to say that it’s time to upgrade. Phones have gotten so much better since then, especially the cameras.

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          2 months ago

          If the connector hadn’t changed I probably would have gotten it repaired. But since there’s not aftermarket port swaps I figured I should bite the bullet.

          Maybe by 2032 I’ll be ready for a new one again.

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        Ouch. Why don’t you remind them that their dog is dead as well. Really lay into them.