Is it safe to send your Android phone out for repair?

Best answer: If you're able to factory reset your device before sending it in, as well as remove or wipe your eSIM card, then yes. However, if the phone is too damaged to turn on, there is a risk of someone accessing data even if you remote-wipe it. Because of this, you need to take steps if a hard reset isn't possible. Why you need to be careful In late 2020, game designer Jane McGonigal alleged that after she sent her Pixel 5a in for repairs, someone hacked into her phone and accessed her "Gma...