Your precious Galaxy S23 (S22 or S21) has just broken down? You need to have it repaired, but have some apprehensions about the confidentiality of your personal data? Samsung has the good idea to offer a Maintenance mode to its Galaxy S23, to have it repaired without anyone being able to access your files.
With the Galaxy S23 comes a new function, the Service Mode. An excellent initiative from the Korean manufacturer, which will compartmentalize the content of your smartphone so that only certain parts are fully accessible to technicians in the event of a breakdown.
Thus, thanks to this mode, you will secure your personal data, photos, videos, files and other messages. No one will be able to access it unless they have your PIN or password. We will detail here how to use it if unfortunately your Galaxy S23 has to go to the repairer.
How to use Galaxy S23/Samsung One UI 5 maintenance mode?
Your Galaxy S23 just broke down, but luckily you can get it repaired quickly. To make sure that no unscrupulous provider comes to take a look at your data, you can activate the service mode.
- Meet in the Settings of your Samsung smartphone.
- Select line Battery and device maintenance.
- Scroll down the page and, at the very bottom, tap Service Mode.
- Your first instinct will surely be to press the button Enablebut don’t rush.
- Take the time to make a backup by pressing the line Backing up your data before entering maintenance mode.
- The operation will take about 2 to 3 minutes and requires a restart of the phone. Now you can confidently leave it to your repairer.
To deactivate the service mode, simply repeat the above procedure. By pressing Service Mode, a page appears with a big Exit button to return to normal. You will be asked to identify yourself with your password or PIN code.
Once this is done, all you have to do is wait for your mobile to restart to return to the normal situation.
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