Tips to Sell a Mobile Phone

A Practical Guide to Selling Your Old Mobile Phone

Thinking about upgrading your phone or need some extra cash? Selling your old device is a smart and hassle-free solution! However, selling is not always easy; one may encounter many challenges. There are many things one should consider when selling a phone, not only to get a fair price but also to avoid any unwanted situations in the future. After selling too many phones, I have brought to you this mobile phone selling guide, which consists of some of the most important tips to sell a mobile phone.

Don’t Forget to Backup

Backing up the data of your phone is inevitable. Many of you have precious photos and videos that you never want to delete. Many apps store data on the device that needs to be backed up before selling the phone. However, how to back up your phone’s data? Well, you may store it in an external hard drive, flash drive, SD card, etc. Moreover, you may back up your data online on different platforms like Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.

Remove SIM & SD Cards

It may sound silly, but some people forget to remove their SIM or memory cards from their phones before selling them. Doing this can provide the buyer access to your data as well as access to your chats via a SIM card. So, pay attention when selling your phone and get them removed.

Erase Your Data

Just as removing SIM and SD cards is important, it is essential to erase all your data from the phone (after backing up) before selling the mobile. Many people factory reset their phones by erasing all the data, and it can be a good option. Some experts suggest filling up the phone with images and other files (not personal) to ensure that your personal files are not recovered from the phone after you sell it.

Receipt is Important

When selling your mobile phone, give and keep a receipt of the transaction, the agreement (between you and the buyer), and the buyer’s personal information like CNIC & address. It can prevent many unwanted situations in the future.

Remove all the Paired Devices

Removing all the paired devices, like your earphones, Wi-Fi, TV, and others is important. You don’t want anyone accessing your devices, especially the Wi-Fi router. Factory resetting may remove all the pairings but some people pair again with specific devices like Wifi routers before selling it. So, be cautious about this.

Repairs are Essential

If your phone is not in optimal condition in terms of software, body, or hardware, you need to get it repaired before selling it. No one wants a defective or malfunctioning phone. Hiding the faults and not telling them or getting our device repaired may lead to unpleasant situations later on.