It’s easy to despair when problems reach our smartphone. And this repair your mobile phone No matter how much the European Union insists on the right to compensation, this is not an easy task, even for anyone. However, it is interesting that users can restore their devices if things are done well, as is the case with Nokia.

Google followed this story and provided us with a step-by-step guide to repair Pixels. But that’s not the only thing it does in this sense because, as we read on Android Authority, new diagnostic app To identify problems with your smartphones. We tell you how it works and what the code is to use it.

Diagnostic application for pixels

Google to continue on its path by forming an alliance with iFixIt new application Google Pixel for phones. However, it will not appear as a quick access or widget in the app drawer.

These are the tests that the new Google tool brings together. Screenshots from Android Authority

To access this tool we must use the ‘Phone’ application and enter a secret code, like many other applications on Android. After entering, the screen of this application will open instantly, which allows us check problems Have our device on hand before and after repair.

Whether we fix it ourselves or send it to technical service, the application offers us various tests to determine whether the mobile phone is working correctly. Now yes, code Here’s what we need to enter into the marker:

After this is done, as we said, we will encounter the ‘Pixel Diagnostics’ application. He will warn us We need to have a stable Wi-Fi connectionIf not, it would be better to leave it for another time. We tried to test the tool from Xataka Android, but it is currently not possible to access it from outside the United States (even using a VPN).

However, it looks like it will reach other regions as well due to the message Google left us:

Diagnostic Tool is intended for use in the USA only Right now.

Now, when we can use it, we will see a screen where different tests will be presented to detect problems. Regarding the screen, it will check whether it is available or not. physical damage or defects on the panel. Likewise, it gives us tools to check for defects in the rear glass and even the camera.

The same goes for another very important and sometimes overlooked element of our Pixels: sensors. In the attached screenshots there is also a connection test (WiFi, mobile data, etc.) and voice. Whatever we enter, the mobile phone will give us a series of instructions and steps when checking the vehicle components.

Officially, Google announced that the ‘Pixel Diagnostics’ app Available for all Pixels USA, UK, Canada, Australia and European countries where mobile phones are distributed. However, as we said before, it is not currently possible to access from Spain.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Mountain View company already provides repair manuals in English (until now only available in French) to facilitate instructions for users. We hope extend this trend the new vehicle is available in Spanish-speaking countries and also the manuals are in excellent Spanish.

via | Android Authority

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