Like everything else in life, having and using an Android phone is both a blessing and a bane. There are infinite customizations to be had, and each manufacturer does something unique to their Android ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

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December 19, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google When you send your Android phone in for repair, you want to give the specialists involved as much access as ...

Following the example of Samsung’s “Maintenance Mode,” Google is preparing a new “repair mode” for Pixel phones to keep your sensitive data safe when others are working on your phone. Android 14 QPR1 ...

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 ...

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Android 15 Beta on the OnePlus 12 comes with a Repair mode that saves you from resetting your device when sending it for a repair without compromising your privacy. However, you need to go through the ...

So, your trusty smartphone has seen better days, and you've come to the realization that it's time for a new one. Maybe it's dead, or perhaps it's beyond repair. Either way, you want to make sure all ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...