Wiping the data from your phone before sending it to your buyer is not a requirement, but it is recommended practice in the reCommerce market. Scroll through the list below to find simple data-wiping instructions for your particular phone.
iPhone
- Click 'Settings'
- Click 'General'
- Click 'Reset'
- Select 'Erase All Content and Settings'
- Select 'Erase iPhone' twice
BlackBerry
- Start at the Home Screen, then open the ALL tray
- Select 'Options'
- Scroll to 'Security'
- Click 'Security Wipe'
- Check all boxes
- Confirm the wipe by typing 'blackberry' at the bottom
- Click 'Wipe'
Motorola
- Press 'Menu' on the Home Screen
- Select 'Settings'
- Select 'Privacy'
- Click 'Factory Data Reset'
- Select 'Reset Phone', then 'Erase Everything'
Samsung
- Open the Applications Tray, at the bottom of the screen in the middle
- Click 'Settings'
- Select 'Privacy'
- Click 'Factory Data Reset'
- Select 'Reset Phone', then 'Erase Everything'
HTC
- Click 'Menu'
- Select 'Settings'
- Click 'SD & Phone Storage'
- Click 'Factory Data Reset'
- Select 'Reset Phone', then 'Erase Everything'
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