No one should disagree that the iPhone has always been one of the best in the world of smartphones. However, in the context of our country, the market price of the new iPhone is much higher. In that case, many people have decided to buy a used iPhone. Currently the Internet has become a huge medium for the sale of used iPhones.

Examples include various Facebook groups and sales.com where people sell used iPhones. Many people decide to buy these used iPhones considering the beauty and performance. Today we will discuss the things we need to do before buying a used iPhone.

Ownership of the phone

If the used iPhone you are going to buy is stolen, then the real owner can block the phone at any time. So to make sure that the person you are buying from is handing you a stolen phone, it is important to confirm the ownership of the phone. Follow the procedure below to confirm ownership of the used iPhone you are about to purchase –

• Enter the General section from the phone’s Settings
• Enter the About section
• Scroll down to find the IMEI code, which is usually a 15-digit number
• Write the IMEI code somewhere
• CTIA Stolen Phone Checker Enter the IMEI code of the phone by entering the site
• You will then see a red notice if the phone is a stolen phone and a green notice if it is not a stolen phone.

If the report contains anything other than a green notice, it is best to look for another phone to purchase.

It is good to know that this method may not be completely reliable in the context of Bangladesh. But if there is a red notice, it is better not to buy that phone.

ICloud Lock or Activation Lock

One of the security features of the iPhone is its iCloud lock or activation lock. With the Find My iPhone feature, iPhone owners can lock the phone by signing in with their Apple ID. After that, if anyone wants to turn on the iPhone, he cannot use the phone without opening the iCloud lock. If you want to turn on the phone, you need to unlock the phone by signing in to iCloud with that Apple ID.

So IPhone Before buying, check if Find My iPhone or iCloud lock is open. If locked, remove the lock from the owner or seller of the phone. Sign-out from all the places where you have signed in with iCloud or Apple ID from iPhone. Completely factory reset the phone.

Battery Health

A great feature of the iPhone is Battery Health, which provides an initial idea of ​​the current state of the battery by measuring the battery life of the phone as it is used. To know the battery health of iPhone –

• Enter the Settings app
• Enter Battery Health from the Battery section
• In the Battery Health section you will see how much battery health is left

Usually the battery health of a new iPhone is 100%. By looking at the battery health of the phone, you will get an idea of ​​how long the phone has been used. Note that complete battery health can be restored by replacing the battery.

SIM support

Occasionally the SIM does not work on the iPhone due to internal damage or software bugs. Many locked iPhones also use the bypass method. As a result, even if the phone can be used, the SIM card is not supported in the phone. So before buying a used iPhone, make sure that the SIM will work properly in the phone you are going to buy.

The condition of the hardware

It is common to have small scratches or stains on the body of the used iPhone. However, it is important to confirm before buying whether these are the result of any serious injury. So before buying a used iPhone, you must check the physical button of the phone, Touch ID / Face ID (if any), 3D Touch Sensor, Camera Lens, Water Damage Sensor.

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Storage capacity

Any iPhone model is available in different storage variants, ranging from 16 GB to 512 GB. Make sure the iPhone you are going to buy is appropriate based on your usage. However, considering the current time, it is better not to buy an iPhone with less than 64 GB of storage.

Price

The price of the used iPhone that you are going to buy will be less than the new iPhone, that is normal. However, if you get to buy a used iPhone at a lower price than the actual market price, it can be doubtful.

Buying a used iPhone is a lot more complicated than buying a used Android device. So when buying a used iPhone, keep in mind the above issues and buy justice.

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