Tech Fraud: In today’s era, our smartphone is not just a medium of communication, but also a digital vault of our personal information. From banking details to personal photos and messages—it’s all in one device. But the trouble comes when the phone has to be sent to the service center for repair.
Many times the service center staff ask to unlock the phone or ask for the password. And this is where the danger lies. Your private personal data may be tampered with in case of your carelessness. To avoid this risk, smartphone companies have now brought a special ‘Repair Mode’ or ‘Maintenance Mode’.
Why is this mod necessary?
When the phone is submitted to the service center, the technicians need to get inside the phone to check the hardware. With repair mode on, they can check the phone’s camera, speakers, or display, but can’t access your gallery, contact list, or email. That means, your phone will be protected and the technician will be able to do his job with ease.
How to turn on this security shield on different phones?
Follow the steps below according to your phone brand:
Samsung: Go to ‘Device Care’ from Settings and enable ‘Maintenance Mode’ option.
Google Pixel: Go to phone settings and find ‘Repair Mode’ directly.
Apple (iPhone): Go to Settings and go to ‘General’ option. Then click on ‘Transfer and Reset Phone’ and you will see ‘Prepare for Repair’ option.
OnePlus: Go to ‘Privacy’ option in settings and enable ‘Repair Mode’.
Xiaomi / Redmi / Poco: Go to ‘Privacy Protection’ from Settings, there you will find ‘Repair Mode’ option.
Vivo / iQOO: Go to the ‘Privacy’ section of the phone and you will get the option to enable ‘Repair Mode’.
(Remember: No matter how trustworthy the service center staff is, you are responsible for your digital security. Be sure to use this mode before repairing the phone and keep yourself safe. )