Google Repairs Pixel Phones in Houston for Free
Google is teaming up with an electronics repair company to help Pixel owners hit by Hurricane Harvey to offer free Google-branded smartphone repairs.
Google has partnered with uBreakiFix to offer free renovations at seven locations in the Houston area. The free repair program will run until September 30th. The Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are impressive devices, but lack the features like water resistance found in later devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8. Hurricane Harvey’s flooding has damaged several phones from the water.
A Google Pixel screen or LCD panel replacement usually costs $ 129.99 if you take it to uBreakiFix for repair. Replacing the battery or repairing the phone’s USB-C charging port will cost $ 79.99.
The Pixel refurbishment team only operates at these seven stores in the Houston area:
A partnership with the Houston region will help if you have a Pixel phone for quick repairs. Meanwhile, those who have sent devices like laptops to companies like Apple for repair may have to wait a bit to get them back.
Dangerous weather, fueled by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma , delayed shipments and closed repair facilities for manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung, and shipping companies such as USPS and FedEx delayed shipments across Houston, Florida and Georgia. Customers awaiting laptop repair have been informed by Apple of delays due to delays in delivery.
Good at Google, offering localized support during the crisis. If only they could increase the battery life of the phone during an emergency.
Hurricane Harvey Victims Offered Free Pixel Phone Repairs | Engadget