{"id":14136,"date":"2021-05-06T00:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=14136"},"modified":"2021-05-06T09:48:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T14:48:02","slug":"used-phone-seller-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and strategies to sell your phone for the most money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we navigate through 2021 and prepare for this year&#8217;s tech releases, it&#8217;s time to start selling off our old phones. This year&#8217;s iPhone 13 is poised to bring substantial upgrades such as a faster processor, an even better camera, a high refresh rate screen, and a smaller display notch. But with top-of-the-line models expected to cost over $1200, the only problem is price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling your existing phone is a great way to fund your upgrade. Keep reading to learn what you need to do before you sell, and how to get the most money for your used iPhone or Android phone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/#%E2%9C%85-Make-sure-your-device-is-eligible-for-sale\" >\u2022 Verify device eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/#%E2%9C%85-Back-up-your-phone\" >\u2022 Back up your phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/#%E2%9C%85-Remove-your-cloud-accounts-and-perform-a-factory-reset\" >\u2022 Perform a factory reset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/#%E2%9C%85-Thoroughly-clean-the-exterior-of-your-phone\" >\u2022 Clean the exterior of your device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/#%E2%9C%85-Find-the-right-place-to-sell\" >\u2022 Find the best place to sell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-phone-seller-checklist\/#How-to-sell-your-phone-on-Swappa\" >\u2022 Create a listing on Swappa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligible\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85-Make-sure-your-device-is-eligible-for-sale\"><\/span>\u2705 Make sure your device is eligible for sale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before listing your phone, you must make sure that it\u2019s eligible for sale and ready for activation. After all, what good is a phone if your buyer can&#8217;t actually use it? In other words, you&#8217;ll want to check to see whether it\u2019s <strong>fully paid off<\/strong>, and that it <strong>hasn\u2019t been reported lost or stolen<\/strong> or placed on a <strong>blocklist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/esn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ESN-Shorter-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15580 img-responsive\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>PROTIP:<\/strong> Swappa makes it easy to check the status of your phone with our free <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/imei\">ESN \/ IMEI \/ MEID Checker<\/a>. Not only does our IMEI checker verify device authenticity and check to make sure your phone isn&#8217;t on a blocklist, but it also tracks your phone&#8217;s value over time helping you get <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/places-to-sell-your-iphone\/\">all that your phone&#8217;s worth<\/a> when you decide to sell.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/imei\">Swappa ESN\/IMEI Checker<\/a> to find out how much your phone is worth and to confirm that your phone hasn\u2019t been blocklisted<\/li><li>If you\u2019re unsure whether your device is still being financed, call your carrier to find out<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to get the <a href=\"#where-to-sell\">most money for your used phone<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to sell on Swappa. As part of Swappa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/faq\/general\/listing-device-criteria\"><strong>no junk policy<\/strong><\/a>, your phone also has to meet our strict eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fully functional<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/esn\"><strong>ready for activation<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>No <strong>cracks<\/strong>, <strong>chipped glass<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>or <strong>water damage<\/strong><\/li><li>Functional battery that is <strong>able to hold a charge<\/strong><\/li><li>Device must be <strong>fully owned by the seller<\/strong> (no outstanding financial obligations)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"backup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85-Back-up-your-phone\"><\/span>\u2705 Back up your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve verified that your device is eligible for sale, the next step is to back up all the data on your existing phone. Although iPhones and Android phones perform automatic cloud backups, it\u2019s always a good idea to verify that all your data\u2019s safe. Luckily, performing a manual backup on a modern smartphone is incredibly easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to <strong>manually back up your iPhone to your computer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/macos-catalina-finder-callout-last-backup.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/macos-catalina-finder-callout-last-backup-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14141 img-responsive\" width=\"270\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes if you\u2019re using a PC, or Finder if you\u2019re on macOS 10.15 or later.<\/li><li>Locate your iPhone on your computer and enter your device passcode.<\/li><li>Navigate to the <strong>Backups<\/strong> section in Finder or iTunes and click <strong>Back Up Now<\/strong>. We recommend encrypting local backups for increased security.<\/li><li>Once your backup is complete, a message will appear stating when you last backed up your iPhone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manually backing up an Android phone<\/strong> such as a Galaxy S or Galaxy Note is just as easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open your <strong>Settings<\/strong> app and tap on <strong>Accounts and Backup<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Tap the switch to <strong>activate automatic cloud backups<\/strong><\/li><li>Perform a manually back up by tapping <strong>Google Account<\/strong> and then tapping <strong>Back Up Now<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reset\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85-Remove-your-cloud-accounts-and-perform-a-factory-reset\"><\/span>\u2705 Remove your cloud accounts and perform a factory reset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After backing up your phone and double-checking to make sure that your data is safely stored on your computer or in the cloud, you need to remove your cloud accounts and perform a full factory reset. Doing so will remove all of your personal data, pictures, videos, and contacts; so only perform a factory reset after you\u2019re 100% sure that your data is safely backed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ios13-iphone-11-pro-settings-apple-id-itunes-app-store-view-apple-id-itunes-in-the-cloud-1-273x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14157 img-responsive\" width=\"200\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove your iPhone from your Apple ID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before selling a used iPhone, you must dissociate it from your Apple ID and disable security features such as <em>Find My iPhone<\/em>. Don\u2019t worry; it\u2019s incredibly easy, and you can do this straight from your phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app and click on <em>[your name]<\/em><\/li><li>Tap <strong>iTunes &amp; App Store<\/strong><\/li><li>Tap your <strong>Apple ID<\/strong> and then tap <strong>View Apple ID<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Scroll down to the <strong>iTunes in the Cloud<\/strong> section and tap <strong>Remove This Device<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone full factory reset<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After removing your Apple ID, you need to perform a full factory reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app and navigate to <strong>General<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reset<\/strong><\/li><li>Tap <strong>Erase All Content and Settings<\/strong><\/li><li>Enter device credentials if prompted and wait a few minutes for your data to be completely reset<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android full factory reset<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting an Android device like a Galaxy S or Galaxy Note is just as easy. After verifying that you\u2019ve successfully backed up your personal data, perform the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app and search for <strong>Factory Data Reset<\/strong><\/li><li>Tap <strong>Factory Data Reset<\/strong> and then tap on <strong>Delete all<\/strong><\/li><li>After a few minutes, your phone\u2019s data will be wiped and restored to factory defaults<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanitize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85-Thoroughly-clean-the-exterior-of-your-phone\"><\/span>\u2705 Thoroughly clean the exterior of your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to sanitize your phone. Regularly cleaning your phone is a great way to maintain hygiene. And given the current state of the world, this is more important than ever. We recommend following the FCC guidelines on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/consumers\/guides\/how-sanitize-your-phone-and-other-devices\">how to sanitize your device<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fully power down your phone<\/li><li>Take a lint-free cloth and moisten it with soapy water<\/li><li>Gently wipe down your device using the cleaning cloth<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When sanitizing your device, it is extremely important to <strong>avoid aerosol sprays and cleaning solutions with harsh chemicals or abrasives<\/strong>. These cleaning solutions often damage plastics and can eat away at your screen\u2019s oleophobic coating. You also want to <strong>avoid water damage<\/strong> by keeping liquids and moisture away from physical buttons and device openings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-sell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85-Find-the-right-place-to-sell\"><\/span>\u2705 Find the right place to sell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your phone has been prepped, it\u2019s time to <strong>figure out where to sell your old phone for the most money<\/strong>. You have plenty of options, so it\u2019s fairly easy to get overwhelmed. Choose wisely because <em>where you sell determines how much money you\u2019ll make<\/em>. But don\u2019t worry; we\u2019ve made things easier by comparing the resale values for every single iPhone released since 2014 at some of the most popular buyback and trade-in sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/iphones\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1069\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-Much-is-my-iPhone-Worth-May-2021.png\" alt=\"Resale Value and Trade-In Value (collected April 13, 2021) for iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max at Swappa, Sell Cell, Decluttr, UpTrade, Glyde, Apple Trade-In, Amazon Trade-In, Best Buy, Gazelle, Verizon, AT&amp;T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and ecoATM.\" class=\"wp-image-20742 img-responsive\"><\/a><figcaption><em><center>Resale value for every iPhone released since 2014. Data collected on May 5, 2021<\/center><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details on how we obtained this data and to see how much you can expect to fetch for your specific iPhone at each location, head over to our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/places-to-sell-your-iphone\/\">Best Places to Sell Your iPhone in 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-listing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-sell-your-phone-on-Swappa\"><\/span>How to sell your phone on Swappa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We think the choice is pretty clear: Swappa is the best way to sell your used tech. Not only does Swappa get you more money for your used phone, but our expert moderation team keeps you safe from scammers. Win-win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you have a device that meets our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/faq\/answer\/listing-device-criteria\">strict eligibility criteria<\/a>, how do you get started selling? It\u2019s as easy as 1-2-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Search for your device<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\">Sell on Swappa<\/a> page<\/li><li><strong>Create your listing<\/strong> by entering device details such as carrier, storage, condition, and price<\/li><li>Click \u201cPublish\u201d and <strong>upload the required verification photos<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve gone through these steps, our moderation team will review your listing. Once it\u2019s approved, you have the option to set an expiration date, share your listing on social media, and even accept offers lower than your asking price. Visit our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-how-to-sell\/\">How to sell on Swappa<\/a> for an in-depth walkthrough of the entire selling process, complete with screenshots and tips on how to make your listing stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Apple\u2019s upcoming iPhone launch looming on the horizon, there\u2019s no better time than now to sell your used iPhone or Android phone. And if you didn\u2019t already know, Swappa is the best place to sell your used tech for the most money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swappa is a safe and easy-to-use marketplace for new<em>ish <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/phones\">smartphones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/macbooks\">MacBooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\">video games<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/cameras\">cameras<\/a>, and more. Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\">buying<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\">selling<\/a>, you\u2019ll always get the best deals on Swappa. We cut out the middleman, which means that sellers make more and buyers pay less. And thanks to our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/protections\">extensive marketplace protections<\/a>, Swappa keeps you safe while doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the button below to get the most for your used iPhone or Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/sell\">SELL YOUR USED PHONE ON SWAPPA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we navigate through 2021 and prepare for this year&#8217;s tech releases, it&#8217;s time to start selling off our old phones. This year&#8217;s iPhone 13 is poised to bring substantial upgrades such as a faster processor, an even better camera, a high refresh rate screen, and a smaller display notch. 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