{"id":915,"date":"2017-11-16T13:09:36","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T13:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2021-06-18T10:37:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T10:37:49","slug":"checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Checklist Before Selling Your SmartPhone &#8211; iOS or Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We get it, not everyone is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\" class=\"rank-math-link\">GizmoGrind<\/a> user. Some people want to sell their phone on classified websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-an-iphone-on-kijiji-like-a-pro-complete-guide\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Kijiji<\/a> or Craigslist, or elsewhere. If you are selling your smartphone then this guide is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also made this post to encourage a safer phone trading environment. We hear too often the nightmares of buying a phone that\u2019s locked to a different carrier or has an iCloud account signed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your selling your phone to gizmogrind, this post is <strong><em>NOT <\/em><\/strong>for you. We take care of everything listed here, all you have to do is remove your iCloud account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run through this checklist to make sure you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-phone-canada\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">selling your phone the right way<\/a>. Feel free to click on the list below to skip ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18ec1ba325\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18ec1ba325\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#1_Backup_Your_Data\" >1) Backup Your Data<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Back_up_Your_iOS\" >Back up Your iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Back_up_Your_Android\" >Back up Your Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Step_1_Check_your_google_sync_settings\" >Step 1 Check your google sync settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Step_2_Sync_Photos\" >Step 2 Sync Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#2_Remove_iCloud_or_Google_Account_from_your_device\" >2) Remove iCloud or Google Account from your device<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#To_remove_iCloud_follow_these_steps\" >To remove iCloud, follow these steps:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#3_Securely_Wipe_your_data\" >3) Securely Wipe your data<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Step_1_Encrypt_Your_device\" >Step 1 Encrypt Your device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Step_2_Reset_Your_device\" >Step 2 Reset Your device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Step_3_Overwrite_your_Hard_drive_with_new_data\" >Step 3 Overwrite your Hard drive with new data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#4_Check_for_Outstanding_Bills_on_Your_Account\" >4) Check for Outstanding Bills on Your Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#5_Assess_the_condition_of_your_device\" >5) Assess the condition of your device<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Here_is_a_list_of_repairs_that_are_worth_repairing_before_selling_your_smartphone\" >Here is a list of repairs that are worth repairing before selling your smartphone:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Heres_a_list_of_what_you_shouldnt_fix_because_it_may_be_too_costly_and_not_worth_it\" >Here\u2019s a list of what you shouldn\u2019t fix because it may be too costly and not worth it:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#6_Check_if_Your_phone_is_locked_or_Unlocked\" >6) Check if Your phone is locked or Unlocked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#7_Unlock_Your_phone\" >7) Unlock Your phone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#iPhone_unlocking\" >iPhone unlocking:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Samsung_Users\" >Samsung Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#Other_Android_Users\" >Other Android Users:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#8_Include_These_Accessories_in_Your_listing\" >8) Include These Accessories in Your listing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#9_Bring_a_SIM_Removal_Tool\" >9) Bring a SIM Removal Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/checklist-for-selling-your-smartphone-ios-or-android\/#10_Remove_Your_SIM_Card_before_Selling\" >10) Remove Your SIM Card before Selling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"byd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Backup_Your_Data\"><\/span>1) Backup Your Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ios\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_up_Your_iOS\"><\/span>Back up Your iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we go through the data wipe process, you won\u2019t be able to retrieve any data from your phone. So make sure its backup before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For iPhone users, this step is easy enough. Just make sure its backup to iTunes. As a secondary measure, make sure its backed up with iCloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"android\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_up_Your_Android\"><\/span>Back up Your Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You have a few options. For starters, all your contacts are synced with your Google account. Android users also have the perk of unlimited photo storage with Google photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you check that everything is synced up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_your_google_sync_settings\"><\/span>Step 1 Check your google sync settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong><em>Settings<\/em><\/strong> &gt; <strong><em>Accounts<\/em><\/strong> &gt; <strong><em>Google<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"141\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3-141x250.png\" alt=\"Google Sync Settings\" class=\"wp-image-930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3-17x30.png 17w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image3.png 487w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"141\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2-141x250.png\" alt=\"Google accounts\" class=\"wp-image-929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2-17x30.png 17w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image2.png 487w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"141\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1-141x250.png\" alt=\"iPhone clouds and accounts\" class=\"wp-image-928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1-17x30.png 17w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image1.png 487w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see (below) a list of items that you can sync with google, make sure everything was recently synced and up to date. Toggle the switch off, then on if the sync date showing is old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4.png\" alt=\"Google Sync Settings\" class=\"wp-image-935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4.png 487w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image4-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Sync_Photos\"><\/span>Step 2 Sync Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost there, now for your photos\u2026 Open google photos If you don\u2019t have the app installed, download it in <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now open the options tab by <strong>taping on the top left three bars<\/strong> &gt; Then tap <strong>settings<\/strong> &gt; then <strong>Backup and sync<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5.png\" alt=\"Sync Google photos\" class=\"wp-image-936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5.png 487w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image5-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6.png\" alt=\"Google account settings\" class=\"wp-image-937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6.png 487w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image6-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image7.png\" alt=\"Google Backup and Sync Settings\" class=\"wp-image-938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image7.png 487w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image7-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image7-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You should see this screen (below). Make sure sync is toggled on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image8.png\" alt=\"Backup Google account\" class=\"wp-image-939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image8.png 536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image8-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image8-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remove_iCloud_or_Google_Account_from_your_device\"><\/span>2) Remove iCloud or Google Account from your device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A big reason why we write this checklist is the many irate online buyers of smartphones who have bought an iCloud locked device somewhere online or on classifieds. Please make sure you don\u2019t skip this step because you\u2019d be selling someone an expensive brick of glass and metal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step21\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_remove_iCloud_follow_these_steps\"><\/span>To remove iCloud, follow these steps:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Head over to settings and Tap on the iCloud account at the very top like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iOS-Settings-menu-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"remove iCloud account from iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iOS-Settings-menu-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iOS-Settings-menu-141x250.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iOS-Settings-menu-17x30.jpeg 17w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/iOS-Settings-menu.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Scroll to the bottom and tap sign out. You\u2019ll be prompted to enter your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image10.jpeg\" alt=\"Sign Out from iPhone account\" class=\"wp-image-943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image10.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image10-141x250.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image10-17x30.jpeg 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For Android users, remember to sign out of Google, Samsung or any other account with security features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Securely_Wipe_your_data\"><\/span>3) Securely Wipe your data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard factory reset does not mean your data is actually removed, it just marks your data as ready to be overwritten with new data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps does take more time than a regular factory reset but its worth the extra piece of mind especially if your selling on classifieds, Amazon or eBay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very difficult to be 100% sure that all data is scrubbed from your phone without using professional software but the method we\u2019ll show you is what we call Layered Deterrence. We\u2019re trying to make it increasingly difficult for a would-be hacker to get their hands on your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\" title=\"gizmogrind\">gizmogrind<\/a> users can skip this step, we use professional grade software that renders all data on your device irretrievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step31\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Encrypt_Your_device\"><\/span>Step 1 Encrypt Your device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>IOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have a passcode lock and it\u2019s turned on. Choosing an Alphanumeric password is best. Check <strong><em>Settings<\/em><\/strong> &gt; <strong><em>Touch ID &amp; Passcode<\/em><\/strong> to make sure it\u2019s on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now Scroll to the bottom of the same page and check that \u201c<strong><em>Data Protection is Enabled<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image13.png\" alt=\"iPhone Passcode Lock\" class=\"wp-image-947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image13.png 449w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image13-140x250.png 140w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image13-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how it looks for Samsung but it should be similar to other androids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Settings<\/em><\/strong> &gt; Than <strong><em>Lock Screen &amp; Security<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Reset_Your_device\"><\/span>Step 2 Reset Your device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IOS<\/strong>: Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>General<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reset<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Erase all Content and Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image16.png\" alt=\"Reset Your iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image16.png 389w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image16-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image16-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image17.png\" alt=\"Reset your iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image17.png 388w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image17-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image17-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image18.png\" alt=\"Erase all content in iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image18.png 388w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image18-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image18-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Android<\/strong>: Got to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>General Management<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reset<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Factory Data Reset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image19.png\" alt=\"Reset Android Phone Settings\" class=\"wp-image-955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image19.png 378w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image19-140x250.png 140w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image19-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image20.png\" alt=\"Reset Your Android Phone\" class=\"wp-image-956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image20.png 380w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image20-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image20-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image21.png\" alt=\"Factory Data Reset on Android Phone\" class=\"wp-image-957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image21.png 374w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image21-140x250.png 140w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image21-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now tap <strong><em>Reset Device<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image22.png\" alt=\"Android Smartphone Factory Data Reset\" class=\"wp-image-959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image22.png 487w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image22-141x250.png 141w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image22-17x30.png 17w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step33\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Overwrite_your_Hard_drive_with_new_data\"><\/span>Step 3 Overwrite your Hard drive with new data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We explained earlier how a reset just marks the storage space as ready to be overwritten with new data. Although we\u2019ve encrypted and deleted the device, with enough resources, the data can be retrieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go all James Bond, follow this next step to add another layer of difficulty for prying eyes trying to sneak on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that all the data on your hard drive is encrypted and deleted, let\u2019s write over it with a new set of data, then reset the phone again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videezy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Videezy<\/a> or any other free 4K video Provider and download a couple of GB worth of data, the more the merry. Ideally filling up the memory of your device is best.<\/li><li>Perform another Rest and you\u2019re golden<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Paid Alternative: You can use software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectstar.com\/en\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProtectStar<\/a> and let the software do all the grunt work for you. Keep in mind it will cost you up to $59USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_for_Outstanding_Bills_on_Your_Account\"><\/span>4) Check for Outstanding Bills on Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another one that\u2019s easy to miss and might get you an angry customer! If you\u2019re on a contract, your phone can be blacklisted if you walk away with unpaid bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy fix: don\u2019t sell a phone with unpaid bills on it. If you\u2019re not sure, call your cell phone provider to make sure everything checks out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do a quick check on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devicecheck.ca\/check-status-device-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian national blacklist database<\/a> to be certain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image23-1024x635.png\" alt=\"IMEI Device Check Canada\" class=\"wp-image-960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image23-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image23-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image23-30x19.png 30w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image23.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Assess_the_condition_of_your_device\"><\/span>5) Assess the condition of your device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your reselling your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-your-phone-on-ebay\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">phone on eBay<\/a> craigslist or Kijiji, repairing any defects to your device might be worth your while. You just might double your sale value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crowd buying phones on these sites can be pikey and most people won\u2019t even click on your ad if there is any imperfection to your once dear phone or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, being honest to potential buyers about any problems on your device will save you a lot of time in the long run from return shipping or arranging a second meeting for returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So take the time to assess the device and note anything wrong with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve done the number crunching for you and figured out what is worth the repair and what you should try to sell as is or recycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_a_list_of_repairs_that_are_worth_repairing_before_selling_your_smartphone\"><\/span>Here is a list of repairs that are worth repairing before selling your smartphone:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>IOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cracked screen but touch still works &#8211; iPhone 5s to iPhone 7 and 7 plus models<\/li><li>Volume, power and mute buttons &#8211; iPhone 5s and up<\/li><li>Not charging \u2013 iPhone 5s and up<\/li><li>Battery dies quickly \u2013 iPhone 5s and up<\/li><li>Speaker, headphone jack or earpiece issues \u2013 iPhone 5s and up<\/li><li>Microphone issues \u2013 5s and up<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Speaker, headphone jack or earpiece issues<\/li><li>Battery dies quickly<\/li><li>Buttons not working<\/li><li>Port covers, like with the Samsung S5 charging port or the Sony Xperia SIM and removable memory ports<\/li><li>Battery cover is in bad shape or broken &#8211; Example the Samsung S5 back battery cover<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_a_list_of_what_you_shouldnt_fix_because_it_may_be_too_costly_and_not_worth_it\"><\/span>Here\u2019s a list of what you shouldn\u2019t fix because it may be too costly and not worth it:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>IOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Touch screen is non-responsive &#8211; iPhone 6 and under<\/li><li>Complete housing replacement for badly worn body \u2013 All models<\/li><li>iPhone X and 8 back glass<\/li><li>Water damage<\/li><li>SIM card reader damage \u2013 iPhone 6s and under<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Any screen damage \u2013 most Samsung Models<\/li><li>Water Damage<\/li><li>Motherboard damage \u2013 speak to a technician for this one<\/li><li>SIM card reader damage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>GizmoGrind users can <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/how-to-sell-used-mobile-phones\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">sell devices in broken condition<\/a> as-is so this need not apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling a phone in non-working condition its super hard to do on classifieds or Amazon. Instead we recommend eBay where there are buyers looking for parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_if_Your_phone_is_locked_or_Unlocked\"><\/span>6) Check if Your phone is locked or Unlocked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your TELUS Phone might not work with any other Phone carrier if it\u2019s locked. If you end up selling a TELUS Phone to a Bell customer, they won\u2019t be able to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to check if your phones locked is by using a SIM card from a friend or family member who is signed up with a different provider. If you\u2019re getting bars and making calls, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">phone is unlocked<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phones purchased after 2018 will all be unlocked due to new Canadian CRTC regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Unlock_Your_phone\"><\/span>7) Unlock Your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your phone is locked, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/50-unlocking-fee-on-a-500-phone\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">unlocking it is a sure way to score you more cash<\/a> on your sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPhone_unlocking\"><\/span>iPhone unlocking:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For IOS Users we only recommend unlocking if your phone is locked to Rogers or Chatr. Otherwise, it gets way too pricey and not worth the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best and cheapest services for Rogers iPhone unlocking is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cellunlocker.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cellunlocker<\/a>. It can take up to 4 days so plan ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Users\"><\/span>Samsung Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can unlock your phone for free. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-samsung-unlocking-step-by-step\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong><em>quick guide for free Samsung unlocking<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for more info on how to unlock your Samsung without paying a penny!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Android_Users\"><\/span>Other Android Users:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The best marketplace for android unlock codes is on eBay. Sellers are jousting for the top spot by offering competitive pricing. Do a quick search for your phone make and who its locked to. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image24-1024x758.png\" alt=\"Unlock codes for Smartphone\" class=\"wp-image-961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image24-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image24-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image24-30x22.png 30w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image24.png 1053w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you read the sellers instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Include_These_Accessories_in_Your_listing\"><\/span>8) Include These Accessories in Your listing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to try and keep a backup charger, but buyers are way more likely to pay attention to your ad if you include accessories. In fact, ads that include the charger adapter and USB cable sell 2.5 times faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a faster sale, we recommend including the following accessories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Charger adaptor and USB Cable<\/li><li>Box<\/li><li>Phone Case<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Bring_a_SIM_Removal_Tool\"><\/span>9) Bring a SIM Removal Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image25.jpeg\" alt=\"SIM removal tool\" class=\"wp-image-962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image25.jpeg 462w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image25-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image25-30x18.jpeg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re selling your phone on Kijiji or on Craigslist, you\u2019ll need a SIM removal tool to install the buyers SIM. Buyers can be really picky and some want to test every function of the phone. Power to them because you\u2019ll be ready with your SIM removal tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slip their SIM in and voila, calls and data are going through and you close the sale!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Remove_Your_SIM_Card_before_Selling\"><\/span>10) Remove Your SIM Card before Selling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those little chips are so small and easy to forget. Its usually in your phone from the time you buy it until the time you sell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s super important to remove your SIM because they sometimes hold all your contact lists in them and do not require a password to retrieve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a tip: Write on a little sticky note behind the phone, \u201cremove SIM Card\u201d. That way you\u2019re certain to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re ready for a DIU sale of your phone. If there\u2019s something you want us to include please share in the comments section and we\u2019d love to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We get it, not everyone is a GizmoGrind user. Some people want to sell their phone on classified websites like Kijiji or Craigslist, or elsewhere. If you are selling your smartphone then this guide is for you! We also made this post to encourage a safer phone trading environment. 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