Why Your Phone Shows ‘SOS Only’ or ‘No Service’ in New Zealand — EziRepair
Why Your Phone Shows “SOS Only” or “No Service” in New Zealand (and What It Means) Seeing “SOS Only” or “No Service” on your phone can be confusing — but both messages tell you something very specific. Here’s what each one means, why it happens, and what we do at EziRepair to fix it. 1. […]
Can a Water-Damaged Phone Be Saved?
Can a Water-Damaged Phone Be Saved? Water and electronics don’t mix. Fast action does. We restore phones when possible. We don’t do standalone data recovery. Quick summary: Power off now. Don’t charge. Don’t press buttons. Stand the phone upright, port facing down, let liquid escape. Gentle airflow only. Bring it in within 24 hours for […]
Samsung’s Ad Shows a Call Made After Dropping the Phone in Seawater – Would Apple or Samsung Cover That Kind of Damage Under Warranty?
Samsung’s Ad Shows a Call Made After Dropping the Phone in Seawater – Would Apple or Samsung Cover That Kind of Damage Under Warranty? Samsung’s daring ad, showing a phone functioning after being dropped in seawater, might make you think modern smartphones are impervious to water damage. But when it comes to warranties, both Samsung […]
Does Putting Your Water-Damaged Phone in a Bowl of Rice Really Work? The Science Behind It
Does Putting Your Water-Damaged Phone in a Bowl of Rice Really Work? The Science Behind It When disaster strikes and your phone takes an unexpected dip in water, the immediate reaction for many is to reach for the rice bag. The “bowl of rice” method has become a well-known hack, but does it actually work? […]