August 13, 2015
You want to buy the next iPhone or iPhone 6s 6s Plus that will be marketed in the fall? So here are some tips to sell your old iPhone that offers a contribution to buy the new generation iPhone.
Whether you're looking to buy the highly anticipated iPhone 6s / 6s More Apple or other smartphone, the sale of old equipment used to recover money for your future purchase, here's everything you need to know before you start .
These tips are valid revendiez you an iPhone, an Android smartphone or Windows Phone.
When to sell its iPhone?
The sale of an iPhone is not exactly like selling shares on the stock exchange but there are some similarities to sell when prices are high ... typically just before the new iPhone model will be announced at the 2015 Keynote . After that, the prices start to go down.
While this may change in recent years Apple introduced its new iPhones in the second week of September and sold them at the end of the third. So if you're reading this in August, you might be in the right peak selling your old iPhone.
It is much more convenient, of course, to use an old phone to sell your iPhone as quickly or you will have to wait to buy your new iPhone to 6s to sell old equipment but in this case the price will falls. There are many not cheap smartphones that allow you to wait until the announcement of Apple.
If you read this in October or later, you will not have to wait until after your new iPhone, but you can not expect to sell your old iPhone for the best price.What to do before selling its iPhone?
Several things are to make or check to get the best price for your old iPhone.Unlock and unlock iPhone
An iPhone can be used anywhere and can be purchased by anyone in any country, this is especially true for travelers or dealers that operate internationally.
So if your iPhone is simlock / locked to a specific operator, it is important to get it unlocked. Some operators support the délocage iPhone if you bought along your package, but if no more contract with them then there are serious unlocked iPhone service at reasonable rates that will greatly increase the value Resale smartphones, plus the processing of your order takes only a few days.
Desimlock services are also available for smartphones Samsung, Nokia, BlackBerry or other device requiring an unlock code.Delete his iPhone from his account iCloud
At Apple there is this famous iCloud service that saves in the cloud (online) data and backups but also enables the location of your iPhone to locate or block it if you lose it or it is stolen.
Only many users forget their Apple device to separate their iCloud account and the person who bought an iPhone stuck on iCloud can restore it, update it or just using it.
To dissociate an iPhone / iPad / iPod / Mac his iCloud account, simply disable the location for the settings of your device or go to icloud.com from any computer, log in with your iTunes account / Apple and remove your device from your account.
As a last resort if the dealer does not give any news, you can ask to remove the websites specialize iCloud account on your iPhone.Back up your iPhone
Above all, make sure you have a recent backup of your iPhone via iCloud and also with iTunes on your PC. This way, all your data is safe and you will be able to easily restore your backup with your new iPhone 6s.
BACKUP WITH ICLOUD: iCloud automates backups from the time when the iPhone is connected to an outlet and connected to a Wi-Fi network can force the iCloud backup by going to Settings> iCloud> Storage and select "Save. now" .
Si you prefer to use iTunes, you have to connect:
iPhone to your Mac or Windows PC
start the iTunes software
Click your iPhone icon in the menu bar
select "Backup Now" (click "encrypt the backup" and add a password if you want to secure your backup).
Effacez your personal data
Once your data is safely backed up, it is important to remove your personal information from the iPhone you sell. This includes your personal photos, files, messages, passwords etc ..., so that this would not end bonus for the new owner.
Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
select General
Scroll to the bottom screen and click Reset
select Erase All Content and Settings
Your Apple ID password will be demandé to disable the lock and the location of your iPhone / iPad.Nettoyez your iPhone
Your phone must be clean, not only inside (having removed your data) but outside too. The cleaning takes only a few minutes:
Wipe the smartphone with a slightly damp cloth to remove any traces of tasks, dust and other fingerprints
Pay special attention to taking the dock which easily accumulates dust: an old toothbrush will do.
All this will allow you pictures of your iPhone to show that it is in good condition and working. Take photos with good lighting on a neutral background in diiférents angles, indicate if scratches possibly to an honest and good sale.Gather the cables and other accessories
If you sell your iPhone, also think of the charging cable to its adapter, earphones and find its original box. This can give you an advantage over other sellers.
If you have accessories such as protective shells, a charging dock ... specify in your ads, this may prompt the sale but also clutter you especially if you go from a 4-inch iPhone to iPhone 4.7 inches or 5.5 inches.How to sell your iPhone?
There are several options for selling your iPhone. Typically, if you want to get the best price then it will go through direct sales but it will require a little more effort. The sale or negotiation with a service will be faster and easier, but you will earn less money ... it's up to you to make the right choice.
Apple Recycling Program
Apple offers to buy your old iPhone you wanted to buy a new one or not, to get a gift card that you can use to buy apps, music, movies or digital books on the App Store.Sales of sites particularly particulier
The sale by sites like eBay or leboncoin can earn you more money for your old iPhone but requires you to take some risks. Before finalizing the sale, make sure you:
Paypal confirm the address of your buyer, if you use this service
do not ship your device without verifying that you have received the money, do not believe the messages that are often false, log into your account to any check
use a shipping service with a tracking number in order to avoid any dispute.
If you have additional questions about selling your old iPhone, leave them in the comments below.