Old phone selling free process
Do these 10 things, your data will be safe
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Many of us are thinking of buying a new smartphone if we need to. But many people are thinking of selling their Android smartphone before switching to a new Android phone. There are a few things you should look for before selling, so that no one else can mis-use any of your private details. Here are 10 things you must do on new and already used Android phones:
Back up phone contacts
If you are an Android user and have always used the Google app, make sure you have a backup of your contacts. If your contacts are not already synced to your Gmail account, you can do so manually at https://contacts.google.com/.
Back up MESSAGES and CALL RECORD
Like Contacts, you can back up your messages and call records. Your messages can be backed up using third-party software like SMS Backup and Restore. You can also backup your messages to Google Drive and from there restore to your new phone. You can also use a third-party app to back up your call records.
Back up photos, videos and other media to CLOUD or external storage
You can either use Google Photos, Google Drive, Microsoft Onedrive, Dropbox or any other reliable cloud service to perform cloud backups or you can physically transfer media files to an external hard drive or SSD.
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Processing plant Log-out with all accounts before RESET
Factory reset deletes everything on the smartphone but does not log out of your Google Accounts. So, suppose you log out of all Google Accounts and other online accounts before performing a factory reset. You can log-out of logged-in accounts by searching "Record" in your phone's settings or by going to "Records" through Gmail settings.
Remove the MICROSD card
If your device is loaded with a microSD card, first check to see if it contains your media shots. Then carefully remove it from your device.
Remove the SIM card
If your SIM card falls into the hands of others, you can bring great danger. So be sure to check the SIM card before selling the phone.
Create WHATSAPP backup
Before you start using your new phone, back up WhatsApp chats from your previous device to Google. You will also have the option to select whether to back up the photos, videos and other media that are with the chat. After opening WhatsApp on the new phone and restoring the chat, you will get back all your necessary messages.
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Check if the phone is encrypted
Before performing an old device factory reset, check that your Android phone is encrypted. Factory reset after encryption will make it very difficult for another person to access your phone's data. Most new Android phones are encrypted, but some older phones are not encrypted.
Clean the old phone and pack it in a box with all the frills
Once all of the above steps are complete, wipe your old phone with a clean cloth. So that no stains on the device can be seen. If you have left the previous phone box and put all the things in order Then pack your phone and other things inside the box. This will increase the chances of getting a good price for your phone.
Once you have completed these steps, you can safely sell your old phone.