Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to ...

Google's Pixel lineup has had a big 2023, with the most phones it has ever released in a single year. There are the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, the budget-friendly Pixel 7a, and the very ...

Verizon users across the United States are reporting a network outage causing phones to show SOS mode. This guide explains ...

Err, wait, so you can still use the phone, so your data is on it, but then you mail it in to Apple? I would have thought a repair mode would protect user data more. I guess if you power off the phone, ...

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When you bring your iPhone in for repair, you have to turn off Find My, which cuts you off from tracking your phone and remotely erasing it. It also turns off Activation Lock, which is the key to ...

If an iPhone screen turns black and white, a setting has probably been changed. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & ...

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.

After successful beta testing, Google has finally introduced the Pixel Repair Mode feature for Pixel smartphones. This feature aims to enhance user data privacy during the repair process. Alongside ...

Google is rolling out support for “Repair Mode” on select Pixel devices, which safely stores away your data when you go in for a screen fix or similar repairs. First surfacing back in September 2023, ...