selling an iPhone

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longwalks1
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we've got 2 old iPhone 6's to sell on MarketPlace, never sold a phone before, so hows best to do it? They're backed up and transferred to our new phones, but should i wipe them, remove sim then just show potential buyers it switches on, etc. or leave stuff on it to show them (apps, weather app etc) then wipe it once they want it?


And is it just the 'factory reset' option i want in 'settings' to clear everything?

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  • [Deleted User]
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    Factory reset and make sure you remove it from your iCloud account.

    You will also need to find out whether it is network unlocked or not.
  • Frozen_up_north
    Frozen_up_north Posts: 2,420 Forumite
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    Check Apple Stores for trade-in prices. They issue a voucher to spend on Apple items. We traded in a couple of iPhones 2 years ago, no hassle and no risk. The trade-in prices were similar to “sold” prices on eBay.
  • 20aday
    20aday Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    And there are also websites such as Mazuma Mobile, Envirofone and Music Magpie (amongst others) who are worth a look at.
    It's not your credit score that counts, it's your credit history. Any replies are my own personal opinion and not a representation of my employer.
  • Mister_G
    Mister_G Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    Maybe NOT Music Magpie

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5993627
  • jeanericblass
    jeanericblass Posts: 10 Forumite
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    Do a factory reset before selling it don't take risk of exposing your data to the buyer
  • Chino
    Chino Posts: 2,029 Forumite
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    jeanericblass wrote: »
    Do a factory reset before selling it don't take risk of exposing your data to the buyer
    If only someone had suggested this three weeks ago. Oh, wait:
    !!! wrote: »
    Factory reset and make sure you remove it from your iCloud account.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=75772077&postcount=2
  • Bogof_Babe
    Bogof_Babe Posts: 10,803 Forumite
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    Is it safe to trade in at Game or CEX without doing the factory reset process? I have done so in the past, also with a MacBook, and touch wood not had any problems.
    :D I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe :D

  • [Deleted User]
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    Why wouldn’t you do a factory reset?
  • Frozen_up_north
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    Bogof_Babe wrote: »
    Is it safe to trade in at Game or CEX without doing the factory reset process? I have done so in the past, also with a MacBook, and touch wood not had any problems.

    Never, ever, rely on shop staff to handle securely wiping a phone/laptop.

    Would you hand over all your friends and relatives phone numbers, email addresses, your bank account details, copies of emails, letters, etc? That is exactly what you suggest by handing over a phone or laptop without securely wiping it first.

    You need to read how to do this on-line for your particular brand/model of phone/laptop.
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