COVID-19: Xiaomi, vivo, Oppo and Poco extend warranty on smartphones due to lockdowns

Xiaomi, vivo, Oppo and Poco have all extended warranty on smartphones, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns in place in most parts of the country. The move will ensure that if a user’s device gives any hardware trouble during the period, at least they won’t have to worry about warranty expiring, even if they can’t get it fixed immediately. The lockdown in many parts of the country means that service centres are also shut.

Here’s a look at the measures that the companies have announced and what users need to keep in mind about these warranty extensions.