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Apple in April 2022 launched a dedicated Self Service Repair program for ‌iPhone‌ that provides the repair manuals, parts, and tools necessary for fixing the display, battery, bottom speaker, camera, ...

It is becoming increasingly difficult for phone companies to provide trustworthy after-sales services in the modern world. While some have taken the matter into their own hands and are fighting big ...

Today, you need to factory reset your Pixel phone before you send it to Google (or Google will wipe it for you). Google seems to be working on a Repair Mode that’ll create a secure environment that ...

Sending your phone off to be repaired can be scary. You never really know if the person working on your device is able to gain access to your private files. This is why it’s recommended that you ...

Google is working on adding a “repair mode” functionality to stock Android. In repair mode, your personal data will not be visible, but the phone’s core functionality will remain accessible to the ...

Samsung is introducing a new feature for its phones that acts as a security valet when it is handed over to a repair outlet, ensuring that no personal data can be accessed by any unauthorized person.