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Why You Should Fix Your Smartphone
If you own an iPhone and you’re a human being, chances are you need a screen repair! Either you dropped your phone on the kitchen floor, your kid got a hold of it, or it fell out of your pocket – no matter the amount of “UE”s, Apple iPhones are…
How to Trade in Your Old Smartphone for Cash
The iPhone SE 2020 is here, and you’re ready. Or maybe you’ve been salivating over the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus. Your old phone is slowly giving up the ghost, or you’re just excited to upgrade. Whatever the reason, you now have to decide what to do with the old phone.…
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How to Fix the Apple ‘1970 Date’ bug
We’ve been hearing a lot about the “1970 Date” bug that will brick (or shut down permanently) modern Apple devices. There are a lot of videos that show how to do it — basically you have to manually set the date back to January 1, 1970. Adjusting the calendar back…
Error 53: From iPhone to iBricked!
If you’ve had your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus fixed at a repair shop, then you are at risk of getting the Error 53 that can cause your iPhone to become an expensive paperweight. Error 53 is a problem that you can run into if you had your Touch…
5 Apps to Help You Get Over an Ex
Are you trying to get over a breakup and nothing seems to work? Have you already deleted their number from your phone but you still know it by heart? Have you been tempted to send them a late-night message to try to fix things? Getting over a relationship is not…
How to Protect Your Smartphone in Cold Weather
Dry skin, frozen pipes, icy roads — these are a few unpleasant effects of winter. But besides these, our mobile devices also have a negative reaction when exposed to the extremely cold weather. Our favorite gadgets can endure cold temperatures much better than hot, but that doesn’t make them unbreakable.…
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iCare Repair Opens New Corporate Store in Bay City
BAY CITY, Mich. – Sep 12, 2016 — iCare Repair delivers same-day repair of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The Michigan-based tech repair company specializes in repairing cracked screens, water damage, camera issues, and other software and hardware problems. Its newest corporate store, iCare Repair Bay City, opened…
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iCare Repair Opens New Corporate Store in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. – Sep 6, 2016 — iCare Repair delivers same-day repair of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The Michigan-based tech repair company specializes in repairing cracked screens, water damage, camera issues, and other software and hardware problems. Its newest corporate store, iCare Repair Fashion Square Mall, opened…
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iCare Repair Opens for Business in Mount Pleasant
OKEMOS, Mich., July 6, 2016 – iCare Repair opened in Mount Pleasant near the Central Michigan University campus on Tuesday, July 5 at 2304 South Mission Street. The fast-growing mobile device repair company provides effective, same-day repair service of smartphones, tablets, mp3 players, and laptops. From broken screens and water damage…
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How to Save Your Phone from Water Damage (Infographic)
Water-damaged smartphones are very popular repairs that we have been doing this summer. Some customers dropped their phone into the lake, some left it in their jeans’ pocket and got washed in the washing machine, and for the unfortunate ones, their phone fell into the toilet. It is frustrating but…
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Are the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Really Waterproof?
You’ve probably seen the popular Samsung commercial of Lil Wayne pouring champagne over his Galaxy S7 Edge phone just for kicks. That’s the Galaxy S7 series for you – water-resistant and tougher than any other phone out there, or so they say. And the idea definitely worked. Besides looking attractively…
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You’re Invited to the Cleveland Franchise Expo!
Get a FREE ticket to the Cleveland Franchise Expo 2016! Join iCare Phone Repair at the Cleveland Franchise Expo, held at the International Exposition Center on April 16 and 17, 2016. We are happy to share with you complimentary tickets to the event! Click the button below to download your…
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Bring Your Own Phones vs Contract Phones
The Big Four carriers (Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile) have been promoting very enticing offers to attract customers to sign up with them. These deals sound very irresistible, especially when the carriers are running a ‘buy one, get one free’ deal, like AT&T’s 2-for-1 promotion on the Samsung Galaxy…
How to Fix Apple’s Error 53
Good news to customers whose iPhones were ‘bricked’ or shut down by Apple’s Error 53. Apple has released a solution for the error that disables iPhones after the connector that ran between the Touch ID sensor in the home button was replaced by an unauthorized third-party. Apple has issued a…
Sell Your iPhone (Before the iPhone 6s Comes Out!)
Now that Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhones, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, now is the perfect time to sell your old iPhone. You’ll be able to get the best possible price for your smartphone, and you can use that cash to offset the cost of…
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KeyRaider Malware Affects Jailbroken Apple Devices
If you have jailbroken your iOS device, then you may be one of the at least 225,000 jailbroken users whose Apple IDs and passwords were stolen by the KeyRaider malware. According to the report released by security specialists Palo Alto Networks, this may be the “largest known Apple account theft…
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Back-to-School Promo for MSU and LCC Students
Michigan State University and Lansing Community College students! Take advantage of our $10 off coupon when you have your smartphone or tablet repaired at our locations at the Meridian Mall and Lansing Mall. Just show us your school ID and like us on Facebook or Twitter to get the discount!
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Are Cell Phone Screen Protectors Really Necessary?
After spending hundreds of dollars on a new smartphone, you don’t want to end up staring at a scratched screen all the time. These scratches are annoying to see on the display screen, and you can never get rid of them. Smartphones are fragile and always prone to gashes, but…
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5 Signs to Find Out If Your Phone Has Malware
Smartphone malware has started to be increasingly prevalent, and it has become more necessary for users to be aware of how to protect their devices. The more information we store on our phones, the more reason to ensure that we protect our devices because the consequences of such loss become…
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What is an Unlocked Phone and How to Unlock It
Are you thinking of switching to another mobile carrier? You might have been told that you need to “unlock” your phone first. This guide will explain what unlocked phones are, why they are locked, and how to unlock them. Locked vs Unlocked Smartphone When you purchase a smartphone in North…
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Black Friday Electronic Deals 2015
If you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone or tablet to a newer model, then Black Friday is the best time for it! Or if you’re looking to shop early for Christmas gifts, Black Friday deals are the greatest money savers you’ll find before the year ends. Here are the top…
How to Insert the S Pen Correctly into the Galaxy Note 5
If you’re one of the many owners of a Galaxy Note 5, or if you’re planning to buy one, make sure to read this very important pro tip: INSERT THE S PEN POINTY END FIRST. Not backwards, as some people unfortunately learned by experience. If inserted the wrong way, the…
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Does Lifeproof Really Work?
Since the release of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in October, we’ve already had dozens of customers coming in to get their brand new iPhones repaired. Usual cause of problem: cracked screens. Ouch! After spending a few hundred dollars on a new smartphone, the best thing you can do…
iCare Repair Opens Up Franchise Opportunity in Michigan
Mobile devices have become so popular that we can’t imagine ourselves without one anymore. In fact, the number of mobile users in the U.S. is forecast to top 200 million by 2017. Moreover, a projected 40 million people will break their phones in the next year. Our favorite smartphones and…
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