If you’re planning on giving or selling an old phone, make sure you follow all of these steps to completely wipe off your data.
Upgrading your iPhone? 5 steps to take with your old phone before you sell it or give it away
There are lots of reasons you might want to sell your old phone. Perhaps you’ve upgraded early and still have a newer model phone worth a bit of money. Are you looking to switch from Android to iPhone? Tap or click here for a list of Androids you can trade in.
Sometimes we forget that our old phones are worth anything, and suddenly you have a drawer of phones collecting dust that you don’t know what to do with. Whatever the reason, if you have a phone lying around you, it may be worth some money.
But before you go to sell it, there are a few things you should consider first. Here are five steps to take before you turn in that phone for good.
1. Backup your device first
Our phones contain our entire lives in one place. Pictures, contacts and other important personal information are all stored on that one piece of technology. Losing it can be devastating. Prevent any lost data by backing up your device before you go to sell it. Here’s how:
On iPhone
- Open Settings.
- Tap your Name > iCloud.
- Select iCloud Backup.
- Turn on iCloud Backup.
- Press Back Up This iPhone.
On Samsung
NOTE: These steps for for Android 12 and later.
- Go to Settings, then tap Accounts and backup.
- Under Samsung Cloud tap Back up data.
- Select what you would like to back up, then tap Back up now.
- Your data will be backed up. The time it takes will depend on how much data is being saved. Tap Done when finished.
On Google Pixel
- Open the Settings app.
- Select Google > Backup.
NOTE: If this is your first time, turn on Backup by Google One and follow the on-screen instructions. - Tap Back up now.
Tech is expensive! Ways you’re wasting money and smart fixes to save
Look around your house. How much do you think you have spent on gadgets and tech subscriptions over the years?
With shiny new gear popping up daily and yet another streaming service there to woo you, it’s hard to stop the flow of cash. I can help. Here are all the best ways to scan without shelling out money for a scanner. You’re welcome.
A phone reset is not good enough
Trying to sell your old phone? Remember to take these privacy steps before you hand it off.
Clever uses for your old phone: Security camera, alarm clock, emergency calling
Most of us have a drawer full of old gadgets lying around. Letting them pile up and collect dust isn’t just a waste of money but also a missed opportunity. You’d be surprised by how many useful things your old phone is capable of. In this Komando DIY, we’ve got four things you can do with your old smartphones after you upgrade.
You can't just factory reset your old phone to sell it
Trading in your old phone? Here’s why you need to protect your privacy before handing it over, in 60 seconds.
Clever uses for your old phone: Security camera, alarm clock, emergency calling
Most of us have a drawer full of old gadgets lying around. Letting them pile up and collect dust isn’t just a waste of money but also a missed opportunity. You’d be surprised by how many useful things your old phone is capable of. In this Komando DIY, we’ve got four things you can do with your old smartphones after you upgrade.
3 clever ways to use an old phone
With the new iPhone 12 announcement last week, you may be thinking of upgrading. Here are some great uses for you old phone.
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Smart uses for your old cellphone or tablet
With all this time on your hands at home, I bet you’ve run across an old phone or tablet you no longer use. Don’t let it sit there collecting dust. I’ve got some smart uses for your old tech.
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T-Mobile exec on managing crisis - What's it like to have Elon Musk's old phone number?
In March, T-Mobile closed 80% of its stores due to the coronavirus pandemic. How did they manage a huge workforce of more than 110,000 employees? Kim chats with Jon Freier, T-Mobile’s Executive Vice President of Consumer Markets, about the company’s pivot during the pandemic, how to lead during a crisis and T-Mobile’s on-going commitment to the military. Plus, can you guess what kind of calls and texts Elon Musk gets? Kim chats with a woman who knows firsthand.
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