Samsung’s Maintenance mode lets you block access to your data while your phone is serviced

Following its initial introduction in Korea back in July and a subsequent launch for the Chinese market in September, Samsung is now rolling out Maintenance mode globally. This feature, also known as Repair mode in Korea, allows you to block access to your personal data on your phone while it’s being serviced.

The rollout of Maintenance mode starts with “select models” from the Galaxy S21 and S22 series running the just-released One UI 5. The rollout will continue throughout 2023, “with availability expanding to more Galaxy devices”, Samsung says.

If you are lucky enough to have a…