Xiaomi is known for offering useful functions to its users and it has not been the exception with MIUI 12.5, which brings new features to its devices. This version of the Chinese manufacturer’s customization layer has a very special function, Repair Mode.
What is Xiaomi Repair Mode and what is it for?
Repair Mode is a function of Xiaomi devices that will be available on all phones that are updated to the global version of MIUI 12.5. The Repair Mode will not repair your mobile, what it will do is keep your data safe when your smartphone is in the technical service.
This new Xiaomi function arises because, normally, when you take your device to be repaired, all the data on the mobile is erased and in some cases you must give the technician your password to access your smartphone.
Now with the Repair Mode you can create a new profile without data on your mobile , so the technician will not be able to access the information you have on your device. You may be wondering, how will Xiaomi prevent the technician from deactivating the repair mode?
To prevent the technician from disabling the Repair Mode on your mobile, Xiaomi makes you put a password when activating the function. In this way, while your mobile is being repaired, your data is hidden and when the technician returns your device, you can deactivate the Repair Mode by entering the password. So all your data will appear again on your smartphone.
Xiaomi Repair Mode will be very useful to increase your privacy, it will also prevent you from having to make backup copies on your mobile before taking it for repair. If you have a Xiaomi mobile with the Chinese ROM you must learn how to install Google services on it with MIUI 12.5, it is very easy.
