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<br>I recently took my phone to a mobile repair service (unofficial, 3rd party). The phone had fallen into water and had severe water damage - it was non-functional, I was not able to turn it back on and so far the service has not been able to get it to turn on. I have a mild suspicion they might be doing something shady. So I started thinking - what sensitive data could they possibly be able to access? The phone model is OnePlus. It's locked with fingerprint, and pattern, which I did NOT give to them. Also, the [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gadget+Kings+PRS+phones+%26+MacBook+services/@-27.4437587,152.8370025,11z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sgadget+kings+prs!3m6!1s0x6b9147fd3f4b2611:0x31b6ea9951dcb591!8m2!3d-27.5899477!4d153.0273939!15sChBnYWRnZXQga2luZ3MgcHJzkgEYbW9iaWxlX3Bob25lX3JlcGFpcl9zaG9w4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11mtdhxp08?entry=ttu phone repair shop near me] did NOT have full disk encryption, unless there's some kind of default one. Edit: Phone model comes with Android 6 out of the box, but 90% sure it was upgraded to Android 9. Also, SIM card was removed, I did NOT give it to them. 2FA - AFAIK these are encrypted and impossible to access without unlocking the phone. Google Account passwords (the ones that are auto-saved by Chrome) - I'd assume these are also encrypted, hopefully, someone can confirm that. Photos - since disk encryption was NOT enabled, I'd assume these are freely accessible if you take out the data drive and put it into some special device that's able to read the data?<br><br><br>Phone Repair NZ offers full Samsung repair options including screen, battery and charge port replacement options. Trusted by thousands of customers every year, Phone Repair NZ offers affordable repair options for popular mobile brands. Why Repair Your Samsung Phone? Phone Repair NZ is your locally owned and operated, independent repair shop for mobile phones and tablets. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand we offer a range of service from screen and battery replacement though to water damage and data recovery on a wide range of brands like iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Huawei and Oppo. In-store we stock a collection of mobile phone cases and screen protectors along with charger cables, pre-owned phones and other accessories. What repairs can be preformed on my Samsung phone? We can replace almost everything on an iPhone. This includes screen replacement, battery replacement, logic board repair. Along with water damage assessment and repair, data recovery and new device set up. Click here to see our list of services.<br><br><br>My phone won't turn on, can it be repaired? Several factors can cause your mobile phone to not power on including but not limited to the battery. When a device won’t power on or indicate charging it is often best to preform an assessment to determine the cause of the issue. You can learn more about diagnostic assessment here. How much will it cost to repair my phone? Samsung repair pricing is determined by several factors such as the repair, the model and cost of replacement parts. For an estimate on your repair cost please contact us. What should I do to my phone before getting it repaired? We recommend preforming a back up and charging up your phone before bringing it in. Most repairs such as screen, battery or charge port won’t require your data to be wiped or deleted. How long will my Samsung repair take? Most repairs only take 1-2 hours.<br><br><br>Longer repairs like back glass or logic board repair will take longer. You can always get in touch to find out how long your repair will take. Are you certified by Samsung? We are an independent repairer. This allows us to offer a wider range of repairs Samsung Authorised Repairers can’t offer. It also allows us to use 3rd party replacement parts to offer more affordable and quicker Samsung repairs. Do I need to make an appointment? There is no need to make a booking. Just pop in during out open hours and allow 2 hours for your repair. You can wait in-store, visit one our the many local cafes in New Brighton or pop back once its ready to collect. Check out our opening hours. Can I pay with Buy Now, Pay Later like Afterpay? Do you accept EFTPOS? Yes, we accept EFTPOS and Credit Cards. Please note credit cards incur a surcharge. Does my repair come with a warranty?<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>visit south shop<br>https://maps.app.goo.gl/cAKYMmsGriJV9ERt5<br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br>