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Battery

5 signs your battery needs replacing

Dying at 30%? Getting hot on the charger? Here's when it's time.

Water damage

Dropped it in water? Do this first.

Skip the rice. What actually helps in the first hour.

Buying guide

Repair or replace? How to decide.

A simple rule of thumb for when a fix beats a new phone.

Screens

Tempered glass vs. film: which protector?

What each one actually protects against, and which we recommend.

Charging

Phone won't charge? Check the port first.

Lint is the most common culprit. Here's how to tell.

Trade-in

How to get the most for your old phone

Five minutes of prep can add real money to your offer.

Screens

How much does iPhone screen repair cost in Ontario?

2026 prices by model, what changes the price, and when it's not worth it.

Screens

Green line on your Samsung screen? Here's what it means.

Why Galaxy screens get green or pink lines, and how to fix it.

Screens

"Unknown part" message after an iPhone repair: should you worry?

What Apple's Parts and Service History message means and what it doesn't.

Battery

Phone won't turn on? Try these 6 things first.

Free fixes to try before you pay for a repair.

Buying guide

New, used or refurbished phone: which should you buy?

What the labels really mean and how to save without getting burned.

Buying guide

Unlocked phones in Canada: what it means and why it matters

Carrier locks, the 2017 CRTC rule, and how to check your phone.

Screens

OEM vs aftermarket screens: what are you paying for?

OLED vs LCD replacement screens, explained without the sales pitch.

Screens

Cracked back glass: is it safe to keep using your phone?

When it's cosmetic, when it isn't, and what the repair involves.

Reset & erase

Restart & troubleshoot

Back up & transfer

Battery

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