5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used iPhone
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used iPhone
iPhone
is expensive, stylish, and trendy. Only a handful of Nigerians can
arguably buy a brand new iPhone. The alternative is buying a used iPhone
popularly called London use. But, before buying one, there are some things you need to consider. Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares tips for purchasing a used iPhone.
Ensure that it is not stolen
Stolen
phones are all over the place. You do not want to be embarrassed after
buying a phone and be told that the iPhone was stolen. You can use
Apple’s activation lock status tool to determine and ensure that the
iPhone is not stolen. You should ask for the device’s IMEI or serial
number to check its status.
Ensure iPhone can be activated on your network
There
are different ways a phone can be blocked from a network. One of the
ways this can happen is if you cannot activate it on your own account.
You can your service provider to ensure that your network works with it.
In most cases the networks are compatible but it is also important to
check.
Check the phone for any damage
When
buying a used iPhone, you should not only focus on the hardware. You
must also check the software. Look out for little cracks at the screen’s
edges, check the keypads, plug some headphones into the headphone jack,
and play music over the speakers.
Verify the IMEI number from both body and software
The
body of the phone may be attractive but the same time the content may
be different. To ensure this is not the case, check if the IMEI number
on the body is the same with the software.
Erase data
It
is not possible to operate a used iPhone without wiping the data of the
previous owner. Before buying the phone, it is safer to first erase the
present owner’s ID from the settings.
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