If you’re in the market for a new phone, you have tons of great options. But what do you do with the old one? Here’s how to get it ready for recycling, selling, or trading in—safely and securely.
There are lots of great new phones on the market right now. Apple’s latest iPhones just launched in September, Google’s latest Pixels came out in August, and Samsung’s Galaxy 25 series has been available since January. If you’re planning a jump to a new device, it might be tempting to toss your old phone in a drawer and forget about it. But why not sell or trade it in to recover some of your upgrade costs? Just be sure to back up your data and reset the phone to factory settings first. I’ll walk you through the steps.How to Wipe Your Phone Before Selling It
Be sure to follow this checklist each time you recycle, sell, or trade in your old phone.
