"Android's Repair Mode: Safeguarding Your Data During Repairs"

Google is developing a "repair mode" feature for stock Android, which will allow users to send their devices in for repairs without their personal data being accessible to technicians. In repair mode, technicians can check the phone's system functionality for diagnostics, but personal apps and data will remain inaccessible. The feature uses a combination of the original system image and a new user data image, simulating a fresh instance of the OS. Entering and exiting repair mode requires the user's lockscreen password, ensuring data privacy even after reboots. This feature will be available on future Android releases, making smartphone repairs less stressful for users.