You have broken your screen or a button has snapped off or a camera has stopped working. You decide you want the phone repaired the same day – so, naturally, you visit ASK for your phone repair. But wait! Have you backed up the data on your phone?
As professional phone repair in Toronto we will only take a backup of your data if you give us your consent!
Why you should back up your phone before giving it for repair
Phone repair professionals are aware that phones have a lot of personal data and make sure to limit the possibility of data loss however that is not always possible. The extent of damage and necessity to complete repair may require the phone be wiped. Before handing over your phone for repair make sure to take a complete backup.
- A part may need to be replaced that could delete data
- The phone may have to be reset
- Security systems in phones can become corrupted and lock you out of your data
Regular, automated backups are made extremely easy by Apple and Android. Photos, videos, emails, messages, contacts, game saves and even local files on a smartphone can be saved automatically in the cloud. That way even if the phone suffers a catastrophic break your data can be migrated to another device without fuss.
How to back up a damaged – iPhone and Android
Backing up an iPhone or Android phone can be as easy as a few taps. Find out how you can back up your phone.
For iOS devices
- On your iPhone visit Settings > iCloud > Storage and Backup. Click ‘Back up now’ and all checked data will be uploaded to iCloud.
- On your Mac or PC open iTunes, connect your iPhone with a USB cable and back up your data to your computer.
For Android devices
Android devices may have multiple options to back up data. Check your manufacturer’s website (Samsung, LG, Google or other) for specific instructions.
- On your Android phone Settings > Accounts. Choose your Google account, tick all the types of data you want to back up and click Sync.
Android phones with a micro SD card slot can back up their phone data to a removable SD card.
Can’t back up your phone – ASK can save your data
Sometimes damage like broken screens or a dead battery can render the device completely unusable. In such a case it can be near impossible to back up the device. When you visit ASK tell the representative you want your phone backed up before the repair is started. Remember we are not responsible for any data loss that can occur during the course of the repair.
Smartphones today offer a lot of options for backing up data routinely to the cloud without any intervention. Consider turning on these services and save yourself the heartache of lost data.
For same-day phone repair in Toronto, speak to ASK.
