# 10 year phone https://10yearphone.com/ Smartphones should last at least 10 years. > Key demands: > > - Phones that are actually repairable – easily openable, with parts that can be removed with accessible tools, and no software locks > - Batteries that are easily removable and replaceable without special tools. > - Software supports that last 10 years > - Spare parts and repair information that are accessible to everyone – not just professional repairers > - Repairs that are actually affordable and accessible – by addressing the cost of spare parts > - Information on how well a phone can be repaired compared to other phones on the market (repair score)