iFixit

In 2022, Samsung partnered with iFixit to sell genuine repair parts directly to consumers. However, in 2024, Samsung ended the partnership after iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens publicly criticized Samsung's parts pairing software locks, which prevented third-party repairs even with genuine parts. iFixit chose transparency over the business relationship.

iFixit has been the leading corporate advocate for right-to-repair legislation in the United States, providing testimony, technical analysis, and public education. By 2023, right-to-repair bills had been introduced in all 50 states, with laws passed in California, Minnesota, New York, Colorado, and Oregon, largely due to iFixit's sustained advocacy efforts.

In 2023, iFixit filed a formal petition with the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to investigate and take enforcement action against manufacturers who use software locks, parts pairing, and other technical barriers to prevent independent repair. The petition was supported by extensive technical documentation.

iFixit built and maintains a free, open wiki-style platform containing over 100,000 step-by-step repair guides covering more than 30,000 devices. The platform empowers consumers to repair their own electronics, reducing e-waste and extending device lifetimes. All content is licensed under Creative Commons.