More privacy when Pixels are being repaired: how Pixel Repair Mode works
On google pixel is ready for its debut Pixel Repair Modea function with the aim of protecting the privacy when the smartphone is undergoing repairs. In particular, it is a tool that the Mountain View giant provides to users to ensure data security and which is part of the collaboration started with iFixit.
Getting to the heart of the news, Pixel Repair Mode βIt can help protect your privacy and prevent access to all the data on your device when it is repaired β and it does so without the time-consuming process of backing up and restoring your data.β So, when your Pixel needs assistance, you will need to activate this featuretake the smartphone for assistance and, finally, deactivate Pixel Repair Mode as soon as the device is fixed.
Furthermore, the company will also provide users with tools to check the correct functioning of the Pixels and therefore to identify any critical issues.
Specifically, these are:
- The Google Pixel Update and Software Repair site;
- The app Pixel Diagnostics directly from the Phone app;
- The support page, where you’ll find resources and instructions for repairing your Pixel as well as learning “how to order parts from iFixit, view repair manuals, run diagnostic tests, and purchase tools and parts you may need.”
Finally, Google highlight who is working “to provide everyone with more repair options to extend the lifespan of the products that are so important in our daily lives. And we will continue to invest in sustainability, product longevity and repair to give you the best experience possible.”