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Gaming

How to factory reset a Nintendo Switch

Whether you’re strapped for cash or just have your eyes on something new, such as the new Nintendo Switch with an OLED display, there are…

How to factory reset a Nintendo Switch

iPhone

How to factory reset your iPhone

Our iPhones hold a lot of sensitive information. Whether it's photos, emails, notes, or even apps dealing with our finances, it's important to keep this…

How to factory reset your iPhone

MacBook

Reset your MacBook and Restore to Factory Settings

Congratulations, you listed or already sold your used MacBook on Swappa! (or eBay) Next you have to ship the Apple laptop to the buyer, but…

Reset your MacBook and Restore to Factory Settings

Apple

How-to: Reset Your MacBook to Sell on Swappa

Follow these tips to reset your old MacBook to sell safely and easily.

How-to: Reset Your MacBook to Sell on Swappa

Chromebook

How-to: Safely Reset Your Chromebook to Sell on Swappa

Have a gently used Chromebook to sell? Here's how to safely reset your Chromebook for a safe and easy sale on Swappa.

How-to: Safely Reset Your Chromebook to Sell on Swappa

Android

Factory Data Reset your Android Device Before Sale

Before you sell your Android device on Swappa, you'll want to make sure you perform a Factory Data Reset and remove Google's Device Protections from…

iPhone

Best places to sell your iPhone for the most money in 2022

We’ve put together a list of the most popular places to sell your iPhone. Read on to compare 13 of the most popular options and find out where you'll get the most cash for your used iPhone.

Carriers

TextNow x Swappa: Phone Smarter Meets Buy Smarter

Looking to save money with free nationwide wireless service with unlimited talk and text? Keep reading to learn how!

General

Checklist for shipping a phone or tablet sold on Swappa

Swappa makes it easy to sell your gently used tech, but it’s up to you, the seller, to help ensure a successful sale. Making sure a sale is successful begins with accurately listing the device for sale, but it also extends to preparing and shipping the device once it has been purchased. Sellers can use the following tips to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Checklist for shipping a phone or tablet sold on Swappa

Android

Best places to sell your Samsung Galaxy phone in 2022

Samsung's latest Galaxy S21 is here. With class-leading specs such as the latest Snapdragon 888 chip and 5G wireless, the entire S21 lineup is drool-worthy. It won't come cheap, but selling your old phone is a great way to fund your upgrade.

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