Rugged Phone Repair Centre
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Canada and The United States
Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Brampton, Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, St. Catharines, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph

Rugged Phone Repair

If your hobby or your work takes you to wild or dangerous areas and you're looking for a smartphone that will last for a long time, the rugged smartphone is what you need. Unlike normal smartphones, rugged smartphones are fully sealed smartphones in thick housing to protect against damages such as water, shock, dust, and vibrations.

The best-rugged smartphones are made to withstand the drops on stones or hard surfaces and are usually water and dust resistant, sometimes even waterproof. In most cases, these phones can withstand any drop, bump, or impact without causing any damage to the phone that makes it ideal for outdoor use. Such devices have been tested strictly to ensure they comply with military requirements and shock safety, high temperatures, and of course, dust and water. Rugged phones are specifically designed for constructors, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, site workers, etc. People who are into adventurous sports may also find rugged phones useful.

Since 2006 The TechKnow Space has been pioneering in mobile phones repair in and around GTA, Our skilled technicians are able to repair most common rugged phone problems within an hour. All you have to do is drop in with your rugged phone to one of our locations in Toronto or Mississauga and have your device repaired in less than one hour.

We always have expert technicians on-site and on-duty and we carry almost all of the rugged phone parts in stock at each of our locations. This helps us to minimize the amount of time you need to wait to get your hands back on your phone.

Even if you're not sure about the problem, visit us and our technicians can perform a diagnostics test on your device. You can rely on our skilled technicians for fast and budget-friendly repairs.

We have two locations one in Downtown Toronto steps from the CN Tower at the corner of Front & Spadina and our newest location across from Square One in Mississauga.

Rugged Phone Brands We Repair

BLACKVIEW

In March 2013, Blackview was established by Xu Ming(David Xu) a serial entrepreneur, who believes that high-quality technology doesn't need to cost a fortune. A rugged phone expert and leader, BLACKVIEW promotes quality and experience and imposes a stringent review of each procedure. All Blackview products have a high level of quality and quality assurance to ensure that each customer has a flawless experience.

DOOGEE

Doogee is one of the leading rugged phone brands, the third brand in ownership by KVD International Group Limited, was founded in March 2013. DOOGEE promotes " quality and experience". Each phase from product design to production is strictly regulated. All Doogee goods go through a  cycle of high-standard testing and high-tech quality inspections to ensure that all users have the perfect experience, in particular on quality.

SONIM

Sonim Technologies is the manufacturer of the world's most durable, water-submersible cell phones designed especially for employees in demanding outdoor and industrial environments. Sonim's industry-leading three-year extended warranty has redefined consumer standards for rugged technology. Sonim provides numerous high-performance workforce management applications, including push-to-talk and worker safety services on cellular networks. Each Sonim device is designed and engineered to meet the industry's most rigorous, challenging, and challenging standards.

CAT

The  Caterpillar brand was established in 1904 and since 2012 Catphones Mobile Ltd has held the global license for phones and accessories for Caterpillar Inc. Today CAT phones are sold in over 60 countries. CAT produces products that are durable, functional, and are specially built for harsh working environments. The key drawbacks of regular smartphones are their overdesign, which when dropped breaks easily. CAT makes devices that are innovative and durable, and do not break in challenging situations.

ULEFONE

Ulefone Mobile is one of the biggest mobile device and accessories manufacturers in China. Ulefone makes smartphones of utmost quality because of high-tech production processes and unrivaled quality assurance. Large production volumes allow Ulefone to acquire components for phones at competitive prices, which reduces the devices' final costs. Ulefone provides frequent updates for its customers. Ulefone has a wide array of products that will satisfy even the most demanding customers.

Common Issues With Rugged Phones

1. Your phone is running slowly

One of the most common issues with any smartphone is the phone running slow or getting laggy especially as your phone gets older. The reason behind this is the installation of unnecessary apps that consume most of the RAM of your phone also it saves large numbers of files.

The best solution is removing all the unwanted apps and clearing up your cache data. Even then if you are facing the same issue restore the phone to the factory settings.

2. Poor Battery Life

Almost every phone faces this issue at some point in time, as phones get old the battery life gets reduced. The common problems associated with damaged batteries are battery draining, slow charging, or charging failure. You could easily identify the problem when the phone discharges without being used.

You can check whether any specific app is consuming too much power in your settings and uninstall those apps. If the problem persists the best solution is to get the battery replaced at The TechKnow Space.

3. Smashed or Cracked Screen

More than half of the smartphone repairs are caused when the screen is cracked or broken. As phone screens are getting larger every year, drops are becoming more risky and damaging. The only solution to a damaged or cracked touch screen is a quick screen replacement. So users need to find a reputable mobile service center that can quickly replace the screen.

4. Charging Port Stopped Working

Like phone batteries, the charging cables and ports wear down with time. As you charge once or multiple times a day there is a high chance over time the charging port can get dirty or get scratches which can hinder or slow down its charging capabilities. So you're likely to replace or repair your charging port before you reach full life expectancy. The techknow space can get your rugged phone repaired and running in no time.

5. MicroSD Card Not Working On Your Smartphone

This can be caused when your SD card has a poor read/write error. If you're sure that the sd card is not broken you can try formatting the microSD card. In case if the sd card is covered in dirt it may not read, use a clean white eraser to remove the dirt from the card.

6. Connection problem with Bluetooth, wifi, cellular network

Connection problems can be temporary problems that can be solved by keeping the phone on airplane mode for 60 seconds and trying to reconnect. If you are still facing the issue the receiver or antenna may be faulty so it must be replaced.

7. Overheating

Moderate overheating may not be of great concern, extreme overheating may in fact inflict irreversible damage to the cell phone itself, not to mention the risk of harming you or anyone else. if your device is getting heated frequently It may be that the real chipsets inside your mobile phone are responsible for the overheating issues. The only solution is either to get it repaired or replaced.

8. SIM card reader/slot issues

If your phone is not detecting your sim card then mostly your sim card tray could be loose or broken or there may be a problem with the SIM card reader. If your sim card tray is broken it can be replaced and if there's an issue with the sim card reader It usually involves repairing the SIM card reader on the main logic board.

9. Liquid/water damage

Water damage may cause major problems, making it useless and data lost for good with the fragile internal circuitry of your phone. Was your system accidentally dropped or hanging by the dog into the toilet? Have you jumped into the pool, left in the rain, or thrown your phone accidentally?

10.Audio output issues

Approximately 5 percent of all smartphone repairs are to address a faulty or malfunctioning sound system, speaker, loudspeaker, or microphone. The smartphone does not have a sound output mostly when the audio jack is damaged or disconnected. At other times, the volume control buttons are disconnected or damaged and therefore need to be replaced.

Rugged Phone Specialized Repairs

It is difficult to get rugged phone components in Canada, But at TechKnow space we have those parts in stock. The specialized services require expert skills and experience, using tools, techniques, and processes you may not find available at most other places. We even perform these services for other repair shops and their customers.

Data Recovery

Data Recovery in rugged phones are done within 1 - 3 Days. In some situations, your phone can be damaged beyond worth repairing, but we can get your data. Get your contacts, your photos, and everything else back with our data recovery service.

Water/Liquid Damage

Water Damage repairs for rugged phones take about 1 day. If your phone came into contact with any liquids and if it has affected the device you have to bring your device to us.As it can damage the logic board of the phone. Do not wait! Drop your rugged phone at one of our locations and have them repaired.

Logic Board Repair

In some cases, the problems you face with your phone will be due to a broken component on the logic board. Logic board repairs take about 1-4 days. we will run a diagnostics test and will find out the reason behind the problem. Our technicians are experts at repairing logic boards. There's no board-level problem that we can't tackle!

Not Turning On

If your rugged phone is not turning on and not sure what to do, bring it in and we’ll take care of whichever problem it is. A repair usually takes about 1-2 days. So next time when you find your phone dead bring it to TechKnow Space and we will have it fixed.

Sim Reader Repair

If your phone doesn't detect your sim card, most of the time your sim card tray will be loose or broken, or there might be a problem with the SIM card reader. If the sim card tray is damaged, it can be replaced. Our experts can repair it in about 40-50 mins faster than anyone else!

Cleaning Instructions For Rugged Phones

How to properly clean and disinfect your Rugged Blackview phone?

Click here to learn more.

Cleaning and disinfecting of Sonim ultra-rugged mobile devices

Click here to learn more.

Cleaning and disinfecting of Cat phones

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FAQs - Rugged Phones

1. What is the Ingress Protection(IP) rating?

Most of the rugged phones have an IP ranking. IP ratings say how well the product is sealed. Understanding the rating lets you know the conditions under which your phone may be subjected. 

The first digit denotes the mechanical protection or its defense against dust particles. The second digit indicates the level of water ingress protection the device provides.

2. Do you replace the battery for a Sonim phone?

We carry brand new Sonim batteries in stock. Visit one of our stores and get your Sonim phone battery replaced.

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Rugged Phone Repair: Locations & Areas Served

While-You-WAIT Rugged phone repair service is great!  -- But what about the wait part?

You may want to take advantage of local culural attractions, grab a bite to eat, quench your libational thirst, or maybe see a show while we do our repair magic on your BlackBerry!

Some local destinations to help you bide your wait-time  :

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