How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android includes a special mode specifically for repairs. This mode is available for Pixel and Samsung phones. Your phone ...

I found the one security setting that actually keeps my nosy friends out

Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...

Service center scam: The one feature you should enable before handing over your phone for repair

Service centre repairs sometimes require phone access, but sharing your PIN can expose personal data. Samsung, Google, and Apple offer repair or maintenance modes that hide files while technicians ...
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Beyond the PIN: How biometric authentication Is redefining UPI payments

How biometric authentication Is redefining UPI payments From forgotten codes to one-touch payments, PhonePe’s biometric rollout signals a quieter, faster, and more human future for digital ...