All devices bought and sold on Swappa must meet certain quality criteria (no junk devices).
All devices sold on Swappa must have a clean ESN and be ready for activation (we run ESN checks on IMEI and MEID numbers of listed devices).
Rooted and ROM'd devices are welcome on Swappa.
- What is an ESN / IMEI / MEID, and why is it important?
- What does it mean when a device is rooted and / or ROM'd?
- What criteria does a device have to meet to be listed on Swappa?
- What are ESNs, MEIDs, and IMEIs (device identifiers)?
- How can I locate the model information of a MacBook?
- How do I clear all personal data from a device I sold?
- What if the device I want to buy or sell is not listed on Swappa?
- How do I reset my video game console and prepare it for resale?
- How do I reset my home tech device and prepare it for resale?
- What should I provide in the ESN field for my Wi-Fi only Apple device?
- Can Swappa help me check my ESN, MEID, and IMEI?
- Can you guarantee the results of the Swappa ESN Check service?
- What is an unlocked device?
- What is an IMEI number?
- What is an MEID number?
- Can I sell rooted or modified devices on Swappa?
- What are Swappa's standards for Device Conditions (e.g., Mint, Good, Fair)?
- Are manufacturer warranties included with devices sold on Swappa?
- Where should my device be listed?
- Why am I unable to list my older Verizon smartphone?
- How can I find my Chromebook's specs?
- How can I factory reset my Chromebook and return it to the Stable Channel?
- Why can't pre-2011 MacBooks be sold on Swappa?
- What is Android's Factory Reset Protection (FRP)?