In today’s digital era, smartphone is no longer just a medium for making calls, but many important information to our personal life is saved in it. Banking apps, social media accounts, e-mail, photos and videos and important documents—everything is present in one small device. In such a situation, if you are planning to sell your old phone or give it to someone, then it is very important to do some important work. A little carelessness can cause big problems in future.

According to technical experts, the first and most important step before selling the phone is to take data backup. Many people sell their phones in a hurry and later realize that important photos, contacts or files are left behind. Therefore, before selling the phone, complete data should be saved in cloud storage or any other device.

The second important step is to logout from all accounts. Google accounts, social media, e-wallet and banking apps are often logged into the smartphone. If they are not logged out properly, a new user can access your personal information. It is especially important to delete the Google account, because the data to it can remain in the phone for a long time.

Next comes the most important step—factory reset. Simply deleting photos or apps from the phone is not enough. Doing a factory reset completely wipes the phone and removes all the old data from it. Experts recommend that you also remove the SIM card and memory card before doing a factory reset, so that no personal information is accidentally left in the phone.

Another important thing is to remove all security settings like screen lock, fingerprint and face unlock before selling the phone. In many cases, it has been seen that due to incomplete settings, the new user is not able to use the phone properly, which later leads to a dispute.

If the phone is being sold through an online platform, then it is important to read the terms and conditions given there carefully. Also, it is wise to keep the phone’s receipt or IMEI number safe with you, so that any legal or technical problems can be avoided in the future.

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