Helping You Get the Most from Your Phone & Tablet

Real-world advice from the Phone Repair NZ bench. Our guides help you fix simple issues at home — and spot when it’s safer to call in a pro. If your device needs hands-on care, contact us or visit us in New Brighton for friendly, no-pressure help.

 How To Check If It’s Time To Replace Your iPhone Battery
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How To Check If It’s Time To Replace Your iPhone Battery

Wondering if it’s time to replace your iPhone battery? Learn how to check your battery’s health in iOS 15, what signs to watch for, and which tools can give you deeper insights. When it’s time for a replacement, Phone Repair NZ has you covered with quality batteries and expert service.

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Enter Recovery Mode on your iPhone (or exit recovery mode)
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Enter Recovery Mode on your iPhone (or exit recovery mode)

Need to put your iPhone into recovery mode? Whether your device is Disabled, Unavailable, or facing software issues, this quick guide shows you how. Follow simple steps for all iPhone models to enter recovery mode safely and restore your phone when it needs a fresh start.

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Dropped your phone in water? Do this next!
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Dropped your phone in water? Do this next!

Dropped your iPhone in water? Don’t panic — and don’t put it in rice. Learn the right steps to minimise damage, when to power off your device, and why acting quickly makes all the difference. Our team at Phone Repair NZ can help clean, assess, and repair water-damaged phones.

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Keeping your phone clean without causing more damage
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Keeping your phone clean without causing more damage

Keep your phone clean and reduce the spread of germs with safe, effective cleaning methods. Learn what to use (and what to avoid), how often to clean, and tips from the Phone Repair NZ team to help protect yourself and your device. Simple steps for a healthier phone.

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Forgot your iPhone Passcode? How to keep keep using it
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Forgot your iPhone Passcode? How to keep keep using it

Need to restore your iPhone? Learn how to safely put your device into recovery mode, restore it using iTunes, and back up your data with iCloud or iTunes. Follow these simple steps to recover your iPhone and protect your valuable data from loss or unexpected issues.

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Lost Your iPhone? How to Track It (Christchurch Guide)
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Lost Your iPhone? How to Track It (Christchurch Guide)

Lost your iPhone? Find My iPhone can help you locate it, play a sound, lock it, or erase your data remotely. Learn how to enable and use this powerful feature on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch — and keep your device and personal information safe.

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Simple advice to help you care for your devices — with trusted tips from the team at Phone Repair NZ.