Are you about to sell your old Android device so that you can get a new high end smartphone? If the answer is yes, then it is important to take some precautions before handing over your old phone to its new owner. You need to make sure that you have no important data on the device and that you have a copy of all your important data that is on that device, so that the buyer cannot abuse it.
So, if you’re about to pull the trigger on selling your Android phone or tablet, here are some simple steps you should do before you sell your Android device to make sure none of these bad things happen to you.
4 things you must do before selling your Android device
Back up all your phone data
The first thing you should do before selling your smartphone is to back it up. Of course, you don’t want to lose important data that you had on your old phone. You can copy all your data to your PC by connecting it via USB cable or you can upload all files to cloud service like Dropbox, Google+ and OneDrive.
The best way to backup your Android phone data is to use your Google Drive account. You can back up everything like photos, app data, bookmarks, calendar, contacts, and even your Wi-Fi network settings. To do this, go to Settings > Accounts > google account and select all the data you want to sync for backup.
Return to factory settings
After backing up all the important data, you need to delete it. This is to prevent its new owner from getting your important data. Factory reset your device erases all data on your phone including photos, music, documents, installed apps, contacts, calendar, and messages. To do this, go to Settings > Backup and reset > Factory reset data or Restore settings. by default .
Remove the memory card
Don’t forget to remove your memory card. You’re probably going to want to keep using it on your new device. If you plan to donate your microSD card, be sure to back up the contents and carefully format the card. You can erase your SD card by going to Settings > Storage , then tap ‘Format SD card.
Clean
This is a small thing, but it is very important. Cleaning your device can help you sell your device for a better price. Wiping the screen, removing any dust, and cleaning the inside of the ports are great ways to keep your device clean and looking brand new.
