# The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries from next year — but there may be a notable exception

> New EU repairability rules for phone makers are arriving in 2027 They mean phone batteries will need to be replaceable A return to the full pop-out mechanism is unlikely, however Having ruled on age verification, device…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-eu-requires-phone-makers-to-fit-readily-removable-batteries-from-next-year-but-there-may-be-a-notable-exception?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69e7c36ae98ab8ae5cea11a2)
- **Published:** 2026-04-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #battery #phone #batteries #makers #devices #exception #laws #mean
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