Credit: Mishaal Rahman on X
- Google is working on adding a “repair mode” functionality to stock Android.
- In repair mode, your personal data will not be visible, but the phone’s core functionality will remain accessible to the repair technicians.
- Entering and exiting repair mode would need your lockscreen credentials.
No matter how expensive your flagship smartphone is, there’s a small chance that you will need a repair during your years of use. Phones have become incredibly durable over the years, but they are still fragile electronics that can break and need repairs. But these phones are also the primary home for a lot of our personal data, making repairs fairly stressful. Not only do you have to back up all of your data, but you also have to wipe your phone for your peace of mind and restore it once you get it back. Google seems intent on making this process a little less stressful for users.
As spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google has merged commits for a “repair mode” into stock Android.