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technology2 years ago

"Google Pixel Introduces Privacy Mode for Secure Selfies and Repairs"

Google Pixel devices now have a "repair mode" that allows users to protect their personal data when sending their devices in for repair. Repair mode creates a clean Android install in a dedicated partition, disabling access to personal data while providing limited functionality for technicians. Google also introduced the Pixel Diagnostic app, accessible through a USSD session, and redesigned repair manuals to be more user-friendly for third-party techs and DIYers. Samsung had previously added a similar maintenance mode to its Galaxy devices.

via The Register|
#data-protection#google-pixel#privacy
technology2 years ago

"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.

via Android Authority|
#android#data-privacy#google
technology2 years ago

"Android 14 QPR1 Introduces 'Repair Mode' to Pixel, Emulating Samsung"

Google is developing a "repair mode" feature for Pixel phones, similar to Samsung's "Maintenance Mode," to ensure the security of sensitive data when the device is being repaired. The feature, expected to be launched with the December 2023 Pixel Feature Drop, will create a secure environment for repairers to test the device without accessing personal data. It is unclear how the feature will be activated, but it may require a dedicated repair mode app from Google.

via 9to5Google|
#android-14#data-security#pixel-phones