Samsung’s Repair Mode will hide personal data during a phone repair - The Verge

Samsung’s Korean press site has confirmed a new privacy feature called Repair Mode is coming to the Galaxy S21 series phones in South Korea. It will section off your personal data during a repair to prevent leaks.

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Handing over your phone full of photos, texts, and other personal private info to a repair person can feel dicey. After all, the horrifying reality of having your d… [+1391 chars]

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