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Google releases tool to fix Pixel

by on15 December 2023


Allows you to check it is really borked before taking it for a repair

Google is releasing a tool to help users diagnose problems with their Pixel phones.

Users can launch the app by entering #*#7287#*# on the dial pad to check whether their phone is working correctly before or after a repair. There are shedloads of diagnostic tools available within the app and users can run a full diagnostic test to detect issues across the entire device.

There are options to run individual tests for physical defects and problems affecting the phone's display, sensors, and connectivity. The new tool is available on all Pixel phones in English.

Aside from the diagnostics app, Google is introducing redesigned repair manuals the company says are "easier for technicians and DIYers to use."

 Users can download repair manuals in English and French from Google's website, but they're only available for the Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro.

Google says it will add repair manuals for previous and future devices "in the coming months." There's a new Repair Mode Google introduced earlier this month, which Pixel Phone owners can toggle on when their device is getting repaired. The feature protects users' private information while their phone is in a technician’s paws.

Last modified on 15 December 2023
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