>have a redmi note 4x
>become so acquainted with it that i can take the backplate off in seconds and swap the battery whenever
>order a spare battery a year ago
>it's already expanded
i can potentially use this [hone forever if the new batteries are constantly being manufactured, but the only ones that remain are batteries made in 2018 at the latest which means they're all expanded timebombs
planned obsolescence doesn't exist on just the phone manufacturer's side, but also for the OEM parts. it's so sad. the phone still works perfectly but i'm going to have to let it go.