Do phone technicians look through your personal stuff?

Most repairs are hardware repairs which we do with the phone turned off. We do have to turn the phone on to verify it’s working, but we just run the tests/diagnostics and then turn them back off. In the case of a software repair, more often than not we have to re-flash the phone which wipes all personal data anyway.

Should I wipe my iPhone before repair?

The short answer is “no, you shouldn’t erase your iPhone before screen repair.” However, the complete answer would be “yet, you should save your data before handing your device to the repair shop.” And here is why Mr. Fix cell phone repair services always insist on our customers doing so.

Does phone repair need password?

You have to give them your password so they can test it, and so you just need to be aware of that.” Here’s what Kappes suggests: Sign out of your apps, including social media accounts and mobile banking apps. If you have an Android, you may also want to sign out of your Google Chrome and Gmail accounts.

What happens to your data after an iPhone is repaired?

To repair your iPhone, sure Apple workers will access to your iPhone. And generally, after the repair, all your data will be deleted completely. Here are my suggestion: 1. If all these data on your iPhone is very important for you, before sending it away, try Dr.Fone for iOS to backup important data from it. 2.

What are the most common problems with computer repair shops?

We’d heard there were serious problems with computer repair shops: faults misdiagnosed, overcharging for work and data deleted. So we put them to the test in order to find out why customers were getting such a raw deal and who the culprits were. The exercise was simple.

Can PC Pro readers help identify rogue PC repair shops?

When Sky News launched an undercover investigation into PC repair shops, it turned to PC Pro readers for help with identifying rogue traders. As a result, Sky’s cameras caught technicians scouring through private photos, stealing passwords and over-charging for basic repairs.