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Do you have a junk drawer? Well, every household has this drawer and this is the graveyard for all unwanted and defective mobile phones. Whenever a new device comes in the market, the old device of many users has to find a place in the junk drawer. Instead of throwing old mobile devices into that junk drawer, why not repurpose them? How to do so? Here are some ways of repurposing your id iPhone in the most effective way. Have a look… I.Using It for Entertaining Kids You can download kid-fr …

Are you one of the Apple users impacted by the recent battery fiasco? A software fix is on the way if that’s the solution you’ve been seeking. Last year Apple apologized to users for slowing down performance on older iPhones when software updates were released. They also drastically reduced the price of a replacement battery Read More of “iOS Update Gives Users Control Over the Battery Throttling Feature” …

 Your iPhone is built to be reliable, but even the best devices can face problems over time. At Westcoast Repairs, we see hundreds of phones monthly across our stores in Sydney, Perth, and Darwin. Based on our experience, here are the most common iPhone issues and what you can do about them.   Cracked Screen or Broken Display Symptoms: Unresponsive touch, visible cracks, flickering screen Quick Fix: Use a temporary screen protector to avoid further damage. But for a long-term soluti …

Prevention Is Cheaper Than Cure When it comes to taking care of your phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices, one thing is clear: regular check-ups and maintenance save you money. At Westcoast Repairs, we’ve seen it over and over a small investment in preventive servicing can protect your device from massive repair bills (or even total replacements) later. In this blog, we'll show you why regular maintenance is the smarter, cheaper choice for your phones, tablets, laptops, and more. &n …

Uh-Oh, You Dropped Your Phone... It happens in an instant. One accidental slip, and now your phone’s face-down on the pavement. While it might look okay on the outside, what you do next could make or break your device-literally.At Westcoast Repairs, with repair centres in Sydney, Darwin, and Perth, we see dropped phones daily and we know the top mistakes people make right after it happens. Let’s break it down, so you can protect your phone and your wallet. Mistake 1: Turning the Phon …