How to dispose of a mobile with a black screen which has passwords/info on it

myrrh

I dropped a Samsung mobile and the screen went black.Iwas told it needed a new screen but as It was not economical to replace it so I bought a new handset. There are possibly passwords and informatiion on the phone. Any ideas where or how it can be disposed of safely. Grateful for any help or advice. Thanks in advance

Ayr_Rage

Was the phone set up with a PIN, fingerprint or face unlock?

If so, just put it in the local phone recycling facility, nobody is going to bother replacing the screen and then trying to crack the unlocking code.

If it wasn't lock protected, find an online video of how to take it apart, remove the battery safely and take a hammer to the innards.

Recycle the bits and battery, not in domestic rubbish.

Mark_d

Android phones are usually encrypted by default.  I have no concerns about data security if my phone was to find its way into the hands of a criminal

FrugaiMacDugal

Can you connect it to a computer or laptop and wipe it there?

ballyblack

smash the screen with a hammer and leave to ur recycling center

debitcardmayhem

If you can find it on find my device on google android find (with it on of course) then you could wipe it , but if it wasn’t set up for that then ….

Labtebricolist

There are charities that will collect and safely repair and recycle tech devices.  Your local council will also most likely recycle devices safely.

GDB2222

Just remove the battery and smash the electronics with a hammer 

Ayr_Rage

GDB2222 said:

Just remove the battery and smash the electronics with a hammer 

Exactly what I suggested at 0730.

missile

I would drown in in water

myrrh

Thank you for all your suggestions. I will try them out.