Google Pixel Gets "Repair Mode": Here's How to Use It

After a successful beta test, Google has finally introduced the Pixel Repair Mode feature for Pixel smartphones. The aim of this feature is to increase the privacy of user data during the repair process. Along with this addition, the company has announced some new updates to streamline the Pixel repair experience.

Google's new Pixel Repair Mode is now available on Pixel devices running Android 14. And, to use this feature, your phone must have at least 2GB of available storage. You can activate Repair Mode on your Pixel phone by going to Settings > System > Repair Mode.

Activating repair mode creates a secure environment on your phone, which locks all your data such as messages, photos, calls and more. The repair technician can check all the features of the phone in a separate space without having to see your private information.

Google has also released a new diagnostic app that users can access from their phone dialer. Google claims that the new diagnostic feature will help you understand the problems with your phone before sending it in for repair. To use the diagnostic on your Pixel phone, type #*#7287#*# on the phone dialer keypad.

Plus, whether you're under warranty or not, Google wants repairs to be easy. Google has previously worked with iFixit, which provides legitimate parts and repair manuals to consumers so they can fix their devices themselves through its self-service program.

They have also now partnered with uBreakiFix to provide fast fixes at over 700 sites around the United States, with most repairs completed within 2-4 hours. Also, Google claims that 80% of Pixel device owners are within 10-20 miles of an authorized repair center.