It is hard to spend 4-5 years with one smartphone model, especially if you have an iPhone from Apple. This company is updating its handsets and introducing new features every year but it is often too expensive to purchase a new model if you are not on a contract plan that allows you getting the latest release every 1-2 years.
How is it possible to improve iPhone resale value? This guide is useful for iPhone 4S / 4 / 5 users who wish to trade-iin their older gadget for the 5S / 5c model. Follow these tips to be sure no one will be able to access your personal data [contacts, emails, SMS]. You should wipe it off to protect your privacy since a lot of relesser forget about this security step.
iPhone Resale Value Getting Higher
At first, you should make sure you have an unlocked device. Such gadgets are more expensive than the locked ones. You can order iPhone unlock by IMEI code which works for any iOS version, baseband and iPhone model. It doesn’t matter if you are on a contract or off one, you are still able to perform distant factory unlock which is safe and make your iPhone resale value much higher.
Secondly, you should erase your data before anyone purchases and starts using your iDevice.
Step 1. Start with backing up your iPhone. You’ll need this backup to restore everything you had on the next handset you’ll have. Use iCloud or iTunes for this process.
If you are planning to back up using iCloud, connect to Wi-Fi and go to Settings – iCloud – Storage & Backup. Choose to “Back Up Now” and wait for a few minutes till the process if over.
If you are using iTunes you should plug in the iDevice to Mac / PC and launch iTunes. Choose the smartphone in the left menu and right-click on it to choose “Back Up” option.
Step 2. Users who have installed iOS 7 and wish to sell their handset must turn Activation Lock / Find My iPhone app off. This protection is used to prevent third-party people from accessing your iPhone as they are required to enter your Apple ID / password to erase the gadget to its factory state and turn off Find My iPhone program.
You should launch Settings – iCloud – Find My iPhone to turn it off.
Launch iCloud.com and access your account to turn off Activation Lock.
Make sure your iMessage is not on otherwise your gadget might get your iMessages even after you have sold it. Launch Setting – Messages and switch iMessage off.
Step 3. If you have been using Dropbox, Google and other online programs you should sign out and unlink the handset from these services.
Step 4. To delete your personal information you should go to Settings – General – Reset and choose “Erase All Content and Settings.” Wait for a few moments till you data is erased.
Step 6. Take your SIM card out of a GSM handset or call your mobile operator to deactivate your CDMA iPhone.
