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Safest way to get rid of old tablet?
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cherryblossomzel
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I've got two old tablets that I no longer use and would like to get rid of. Once is an Android device (nexus), the other a Microsoft Surface RT. I'd like to get rid of these things responsibly, to a recycling centre for instance, but I'm concerned about security and my private details etc. I've reset them both to factory settings, is that enough?
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It'd be better to sell them on to someone who will use them, e.g. eBay.
Resetting to factory settings should be sufficient but if you're concerned then encrypt your Android tablet with a strong password then factory reset it again. I'm not familiar with the Microsoft device but you may be able to do the same with that.0 -
Oh sorry. Noted.0
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