Common Phone Problems

Here at The Techout we often help customers whose mobile phone is ‘network locked’ and they are worried they will never be able to use their device again.

Keeping your child safe online is vital these days as the internet touches so many aspects of our lives – you can’t escape it, but there are several things you can do as a parent to protect your children while still letting them enjoy the benefits of the digital age.

Smartphones and tablets across the UK will simultaneously broadcast a loud siren noise on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm as the Government tests its Emergency Alerts service.

Screen burn is a ghostly after image or marking on your phone screen that simply won’t go away and can be very irritating and distracting for smartphone users. The good news is...

Your iPhone has been fixed at your friendly neighbourhood repair centre, The Techout and now it’s displaying an ‘unknown part’ or ‘battery warning’ from Apple – don’t be alarmed, it is literally nothing to worry about!

Unsure why your iPhone is hot while it is charging? The Techout Barnstaple explores the process of your device overheating and preventive methods to stop heat damage.

Have an Android device but want to access your iCloud account? The Techout Barnstaple explores if you can access iCloud on a Samsung device.

Are you subject to phone damage and do not know if you can backup your data? The Techout Barnstaple explores how to backup and prevent a broken phone.

Want to control the content your child is exposed to on the internet? The Techout Barnstaple explores how to set up parental controls on Android.

Unsure if you lose your data after updating your smartphone? The Techout Barnstaple explores how to safely update your device.