What to Do When a Family Member Is
Using a Temporary Loaner Phone
A phone in for a screen repair, a borrowed device while a replacement ships — a few days without circle visibility doesn't have to be the default.
July 2026 · 4 min read
The Simplest Option: Log In on the Loaner Temporarily
Since the account is tied to a phone number rather than a specific device, logging into Raksha on the loaner phone with the same number restores circle visibility for as long as it's in use. There's no special "temporary device" setting needed — it's the same login flow as any new phone.
What Happens When the Original Phone Comes Back
Logging back in on the repaired or original phone simply resumes activity from that device — nothing needs to be undone on the loaner first. It's worth logging out of the app on the loaner once it's returned to whoever it was borrowed from, mainly for that person's own privacy rather than anything Raksha specifically requires.
If It's Only a Day or Two
For a very short gap, it may not be worth the hassle of logging in and out of a loaner device at all — a brief pause in updates, clearly explained to the family ("phone's at the service center, back Thursday"), is a reasonable alternative to reconfiguring anything temporarily.
A Note on Repair Shop or Service Center Loaners
If the loaner phone belongs to the repair shop rather than a trusted friend or family member, think about whether logging in with a personal account on a device you don't fully control is something you're comfortable with — logging out fully once the loaner is returned is the more important step in that specific case.