FAQ / Tips & Tricks

FAQ - What happens if my device can’t be fixed?

If your device can’t be fixed, then I offer a no fix no fee policy. This means that if you have already pre paid, you will receive a full refund and have your device returned to you in the same state that it was brought in.

FAQ - I don’t know what the cause of my problems are on my device, what do I do? 

Across all devices, I offer free diagnostics to help you determine the problem.

FAQ - How long do repairs usually take?

Majority of repairs can be done within the same day, usually within a couple hours. This will be confirmed when the booking is made.

FAQ - Where can I find you?

At the moment, I do not have a store. However I offer a collection and drop off service to your home, work or where ever you may be. There is a slight extra charge for this which varies depending on the distance. Or you can drop your device off to me at an agreed upon location.

FAQ - Will I lose all of my data after the repair?

No. When I do repairs, I do not need to wipe your device. It is just a straight part swap.

However, there are some instances that do require a phone to be wiped. If it came down to this, you would be contacted straight away to confirm if this is something you would want to go ahead with. Wiping a device is an absolute last case option. 

FAQ - Do you offer a warranty?

YES! I offer 12 months warranty with all repairs I do. The warranty is there to cover any manufacturing faults with the parts. If the part is damaged or been subject to liquid, I cannot cover this under your warranty.

FAQ - I want to claim on my warranty, how do I do this?

Best way is to contact me and we can arrange a date and time to me to be able to check the device over. Before I am able to go through with the claim for your warranty, I will need to see the device again to check the part for any damage or if it has been subject to liquid. Providing there is no damage, I am more than happy to swap the part out for you completely covered under your warranty. 

FAQ - Is it just phones that you repair?

No. I fix all types of phones, tablets, laptops, pcs, consoles and smart watches. If you have something that doesn't fall under any of these categories, still drop me a message. I am more than happy to take a look at any electronic device and try my best to get it back up and running for you. 

FAQ - Can a water damaged device be fixed?

Yes and no. It all depends on how much water there was, how long it was in the water and where the water has got to. I can do a liquid damage service for £15 to clear out any liquid that may still be in the device and clean any corrosion that may have formed. After this, I will be able to do a free diagnostics to see if anything else needs repairing. 

TIPS - What to do with a water damaged device: Dos & Don’ts

TIPS - How to spot a scam email

Scam emails, texts and phone calls are becoming more popular each day and with this, are becoming harder to spot. Here are a few things to look out for if you believe that you have received a scam message.

If you are unsure about an email or text message that you have received, then book an appointment and we will be able to help you determine if the email is a scam or not. You can also contact the original business that the email or text is claiming to be from. They will be able to tell you if it is them right away. 

If you believe that you may have a virus due to one of these emails or messages then book in with us for a health check on your device. 

TIPS - How to perform a network reset

A  network reset can fix a lot of issues such as, no service, no sim, no Wi-Fi, slow internet, etc.

Apple = Settings - General - Reset - Reset - Reset Network Settings - Input Password - Reset Network Settings

Samsung = Settings - General - Reset - Reset Network Settings - Input Password - Reset Network Settings

Laptops / PCs = Settings - Network & Internet - Advanced Network Settings - Network Reset - Reset Now

TIPS - How to perform a software update

Phone

Apple - Settings, General, Software Update, Download & Install

Android - Settings, Software Update, Download & Install

Tablet

Apple - Settings, General, Software Update, Download & Install

Android - Settings, Software Update, Download & Install

Laptop -

Apple - Apple Menu, System Settings, General, Software Update

Windows - Settings, Windows Update, Check For Update, Download & Install

PC -

Apple - Apple Menu, System Settings, General, Software Update

Windows - Settings, Windows Update, Check For Update, Download & Install

Console

PlayStation - Settings, System Software Update

Xbox - Settings, System, Updates

Nintendo - System Settings, System, Software Update

Smart Watch

Apple - Settings, General, Software Update 

Android - Settings, General, Software Update

TIPS - How to factory reset a device (all data wiped)

Phone

Apple - Settings, General, Transfer or Reset, Erase All Content and Settings

Android - Settings, General, Reset, Factory Data Reset, Reset

Tablet

Apple - Settings, General, Transfer or Reset, Erase All Content and Settings

Android - Settings, General, Reset, Factory Data Reset, Reset

Laptop -

Apple - Apple Menu, System Settings, General, Transfer or Reset, Erase All Content and Settings

Windows - Settings, System, Recovery, Reset PC

PC -

Apple - Apple Menu, System Settings, General, Transfer or Reset, Erase All Content and Settings

Windows - Settings, System, Recovery, Reset PC

Console

PlayStation - Settings, Initialization, Initialize PS, Full

Xbox - Settings, Console Info, Select Console, Reset Your Console

Nintendo - System Settings, System, Formatting Options, Restore Factory Settings

Smart Watch

Apple - Settings, General, Reset, Erase All Contents and Settings

Android - Settings, General, Reset, Next, Reset

TIPS - How to soft reboot a device (no data wiped)

Phone

Apple - Press and release volume up, press and release volume down, press and hold power button until screen goes black and apple logo appears, release power button and device will restart

Android - Press and hold both the power button and the volume down button for at least 30 seconds or until the phone screen goes black and you see the devices logo, release all buttons and device will restart 

Tablet

Apple - Press and release volume up, press and release volume down, press and hold power button until screen goes black and apple logo appears, release power button and device will restart

Android - Press and hold both the power button and the volume down button for at least 30 seconds or until the phone screen goes black and you see the devices logo, release all buttons and device will restart 

Laptop -

Apple - Press and hold the power button until the device turns off, leave for 30 seconds, press power button to turn back on

Windows - Press and hold the power button until the device turns off, leave for 30 seconds, press power button to turn back on

PC -

Apple - Press and hold the power button until the device turns off, leave for 30 seconds, press power button to turn back on

Windows - Press and hold the power button until the device turns off, leave for 30 seconds, press power button to turn back on

Console

PlayStation - Press and hold the power button until the device powers off, wait 30 seconds, power the device back on

Xbox - Press and hold the power button until the device powers off, wait 30 seconds, power the device back on

Nintendo - Press and hold the power button until the device powers off, wait 30 seconds, power the device back on

Smart Watch

Apple - Press and hold both side buttons until the device powers itself off and the Apple logo appears, release all buttons, device will restart itself

Android - Press and hold both side buttons until the device powers itself off and the device logo appears, release all buttons, device will restart itself

TIPS - How to connect to Wi-Fi

Phone

Apple - Settings, Wi-Fi, click network needed, input password, click done

Android - Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, click network needed, input password, click done

Tablet

Apple - Settings, Wi-Fi, click network needed, input password, click done

Android - Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, click network needed, input password, click done

Laptop -

Apple - Click Wi-Fi symbol in the top right corner, click Wi-Fi name needed, insert password, click done

Windows - Click Wi-Fi symbol in the bottom right corner, click Wi-Fi name needed, insert password, click done

PC -

Apple - Click Wi-Fi symbol in the top right corner, click Wi-Fi name needed, insert password, click done

Windows - Click Wi-Fi symbol in the bottom right corner, click Wi-Fi name needed, insert password, click done

Console

PlayStation - Settings, Network, Set Up Internet Connection, Use Wi-Fi, Easy, Choose Wi-Fi, Input Password

Xbox - Settings, General, Network Settings, Set Up Wireless Network, Choose Wi-Fi, Input Password

Nintendo - Settings, Internet, Internet Settings, Choose Wi-Fi, Input Password

Smart Watch

Apple - Settings, Wi-Fi, Choose Wi-Fi, Input Password

Android - Settings, Connections, Wi-Fi, Choose Wi-Fi, Input Password

TIPS - How to find out what model device you have

The model of your device can be found within Settings and also is printed on the back/bottom of a device or within the sim reader in some cases. 

If you are still unable to find out your model number, send me a message below and I will send you a guide to find it