On 4/9/2017 8:01 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/9/2017 10:43 AM, Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Un-replaceable batteries can be replaced but will cost about $60 at a
>>> service center. Yes, after about 18 to 24 months you will see some
>>> difference depending on use.
>>>
>>> I bought an LG phone because the battery could be replaced. After not
>>> quite 2 years I went back to Samsung because the LG had other issues.
>>> My wife's Samsung gets light use and any battery deterioration is not
>>> noticeable after 3 years.
>>>
>>> IMO, it is not a big consideration and a Samsung S7 or new S8 is the way
>>> to go.
>>>
>>
>> What happens when you need to pull out the battery to do a real reset,
>> if the batteries are not replaceable?
>
> http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/skp/faq/401927
>

"Factory data reset allows users to delete all data stored in the mobile
device."

er, no thanks!