“However, there's still that small chance that you're taking your phone to a place where a dishonest repair tech will snoop on your phone's data or even steal it , so it really does pay to be cautious whenever you take your phone in for repairs,” Tomaschek added.
Can phone repair shops steal your data without password?
No, unless absolutely necessary . The repair guys can access your phone even without knowing what your password is, so this would be a pointless move.
Why do phone repair shops ask for your password?
They need your password to diagnose if anything goes wrong afterwards , not necessarily while they're repairing the screen. They wouldn't put anything illegal on your device and risk their entire business.
Can Apple repair see my photos?
Nothing, as long as you got to trust them and can't watch what they are doing .
How can I protect my privacy when my phone is repaired?
Safest method: Back up and factory-reset your device
The safest way to protect your data is to back up your files (which you should be doing anyway) and factory-reset your device. This ensures no sensitive data is still on it when you hand it over to the repair centre.
How do I protect my phone before repair?
For Android users: Go to Settings -> Security & lock screen -> Lock screen and then remove the PIN, pattern lock or any other stumbling block that you have added . For iPhone users: You need to turn off the Passcode. Go to Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode. On devices without Touch ID, go to Settings -> Passcode.
Should I wipe my phone before repair?
Perform a Factory Reset
If you have sensitive data on your device, then reset your phone . This will protect your data from getting stolen and you will be carefree. However, remember to back up all your data before resetting your phone.
Should I give my phone password to repair?
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.
Can service center unlock my phone?
Samsung Service Centers can unlock your phone by plugging in a USB cable no matter what security you use . So this was my new samsung which had password and fingerprint as unlock.
Should I erase my iPhone before screen 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.
Do Apple techs look at your files?
They won't be intentionally looking thru anything . They don't have the time or interest; they work on hundreds of laptops every week, and it's just a routine for them, so I highly doubt any of them search through people's files.
Can I trust Apple repair?
You can probably trust the average genius team (since the machine will be under the watch of many people while it is out of your possession). From a legal standpoint, you have agreed to the AppleCare Repair Service terms and conditions by signing your property and data over to Apple.
Can Apple repair access my data?
As part of the refurbishment process, Apple erases and reformats all hard drives to help address any concerns about data security or identity theft. You might send your computer for repair when the hard disk is still working —either the drive works intermittently or your hard drive isn't the issue requiring repair.
