Phone Troubleshooting iPhone Won’t Turn On? Black Screen Fixes That Work iPhone won't turn on or stuck on a black screen? Work through force restart, charging checks, and recovery mode before assuming the worst. Here's what to try first.
Phones Best Used Phones for Photography on a Budget A used camera flagship beats a new mid-ranger for budget photography. See Pixel, iPhone Pro and Galaxy Ultra picks ranked by photo quality per dollar.
Phones Best Used Phones for Kids and First-Time Owners Best used phones for kids and first-time owners by age and budget, what matters in a first phone, and how to set up Screen Time or Google Family Link.
Phones iPhone vs. Android Resale Value: A Data-Driven Comparison A clear-eyed look at how iPhones and Android phones depreciate, and what it means for what you buy and when you sell.
Buying & Selling Guides Best Time to Sell Your Phone (Before Value Drops) The best time to sell your phone is 4 to 8 weeks before a new flagship is announced. See the windows for iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel and why values drop.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Sell Your Used Phone for the Most Money Sell your used phone for the most money: wipe it, remove account locks, price it from sold data, shoot clear photos and skip low trade-in offers.
Phones How to Inspect a Used Phone Before You Buy A hands-on checklist for inspecting a used phone before you buy: test the screen, cameras, Face ID or fingerprint, ports, battery and water damage.
Phones eSIM and Used Phones: What to Know Before You Buy Buying a used phone with eSIM? Here's how eSIM transfer works, what to confirm before you pay, and what sellers must do before shipping.
Buying & Selling Guides How to Wipe an iPhone Before Selling It (the Right Way) Selling your iPhone? Back it up, sign out of iCloud to clear Activation Lock, deal with your eSIM, then erase it. Here's every step in the right order.
Phones iCloud Activation Lock: How to Avoid It on a Used iPhone iCloud Activation Lock can make a used iPhone useless. Confirm it's signed out before you pay, in person or online, and know what to do if it's locked.
