
Discovering Maintenance/Repair Mode
Maintenance/Repair Mode is a security feature that protects your personal data during repairs. When activated, it creates a secure environment, preventing access to sensitive information like photos, files, and messages. It also eliminates the need to erase and restore data, making the repair process simpler and safer.
Brand Support and Usage Requirements
Currently, the support for Maintenance/Repair Mode varies across different brands. Below are the requirements and limitations for each brand:
Brand | Supported System Versions | Supported Models |
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Google Pixel Series | Android 14 or higher | • Pixel 5 and later models
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Samsung Galaxy Series | Android 14, must run One UI 5.1 or higher | • Galaxy S20 and later models • Galaxy Note 20 series models • Latest Galaxy A series models |
OnePlus Series | Android 15 and higher | • OnePlus 11 and later models |
Honor Series | Magic OS | • Honor magic series
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OPPO Series | Color OS 14.1 or higher | • Reno 12 and later models • FIND X8 and later models |
Huawei Series | Harmony OS | • P30 and later models • Mate 30 and later models |
iPhone Series | Not Available | Not Available |
Xiaomi Series
| Not Available | Not Available |
Advantages
Maintenance/Repair Mode ensures privacy and data security during phone repairs. Here’s why you should enable it:
- Protect Privacy : It keeps your personal data, like photos, videos, and messages, private and secure during repairs.
- Prevent Data Leakage : Creates a secure environment that clears data once exited, avoiding any risk of leaks.
- Peace of Mind : Confidently hand over your phone for repairs, knowing your privacy is secure.
Backing Up Data Before Enabling Maintenance/Repair Mode
Although Maintenance/Repair Mode does not directly delete your personal data, in certain cases (such as hardware component replacements), repairs may still result in data loss. Therefore, it is recommended to perform a full backup before enabling Maintenance/Repair Mode to ensure the integrity and security of your data. Here are the backup methods using common brands as examples.
Google Pixel :
Go to Settings > System > Backup > Enable Google Cloud Backup

Samsung :
Use Samsung Cloud or Smart Switch to back up data to a computer or the cloud

OnePlus / Honor / OPPO / Huawei:
Use the built-in backup tool, or transfer files to a computer or another phone using Google Drive or a USB cable.
Third-Party Tools : If supported, you can also use Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage services for backups.
Third-Party Tools : If supported, you can also use Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage services for backups.

Enabling Maintenance/Repair Mode
The method for enabling Maintenance/Repair Mode may vary depending on the brand. Here are the general steps for enabling Maintenance/Repair Mode on common brand phones:
Google Pixel / OnePlus / OPPO :
- Go to Settings > System > Repair Mode.
- Follow the prompts to enter your lock screen password, PIN, or pattern.
- Once confirmed, the system will restart, and the phone will enter Repair Mode.

Samsung :
- Go to Settings > Battery and Device Care > Maintenance Mode.
- Follow the prompts to confirm and choose whether to create a temporary password (optional).
- The system will restart and enter Maintenance Mode.

Honor / Huawei :
- Open the Huawei/Honor proprietary app.
- Go to Services > Quick Services > Maintenance/Repair Mode.
- Follow the prompts to enter your lock screen password, PIN, or pattern.
- Once confirmed, the system will restart and enter Maintenance/Repair Mode.

Exiting Maintenance/Repair Mode
After the repair is completed, you can exit Maintenance/Repair Mode at any time to restore your phone to normal use. Follow these steps to exit Maintenance/Repair Mode:
- Select “Exit Maintenance/Repair Mode” from the top notification bar of go to Settings > Maintenance/Repair Mode and select “Exit Maintenance/Repair Mode”.
- Enter your lock screen password, PIN, or pattern to confirm the exit.
- The system will restart and return to the state before Maintenance/Repair Mode is activated.
Summary
Maintenance/Repair Mode ensures privacy during repairs, reducing data leakage risks and simplifying the process for devices like Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and more. Be sure to enable it before repairs and back up your data to stay secure.
Whether you need a phone repair, an upgrade, or a trade-in, Mister Mobile has you covered! For any questions, visit Mister Mobile or contact my Customer Service team—I’m happy to assist!