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What Model is My Phone?

What Model is My Phone?
If you're thinking of selling your phone on, you'll need to you some information about the make and model of your device to make sure you're getting an accurate price. It sounds simple, but it can get a little confusing with hundreds of handsets available and many phone companies offering variations of the same model as a series at different price points. If you've found…

What to Check When Buying a Used iPhone

What to Check When Buying a Used iPhone
There are lots of great reasons to buy a used iPhone. You'll likely get the device for significantly cheaper than a new model, and you are helping to reduce e-waste by giving a used phone a new lease of life. That said, buying a used iPhone can be risky if you don't know what to look for or how to tell if a seller is…

How to factory reset a Nintendo Switch ready to sell

How to factory reset a Nintendo Switch ready to sell
Making the decision to sell your Nintendo Switch can be tricky. But with a new generation of consoles and the introduction of the Switch Lite, it could be something you’re considering. Maybe it’s seen better days, or you’ve fallen out of love with the console and the games it has to offer. Whatever reason you have, before you sell your Switch, you’ll need to restore it to…

How to factory reset an Xbox One ready to sell

How to factory reset an Xbox One ready to sell
Whether you’re just trying to fix a bug, or you want to prepare your Xbox One ready to sell, there are different occasions where you may want to either reset your console or perform a factory reset on your Xbox One. When you’re fixing bugs, a soft reset or hard rest could be enough to fix the problem, but every now and then you may…

How to factory reset your ipad

How to factory reset your ipad
Sometimes you’ve tried all of the troubleshooting available to you and your iPad is still struggling. It’s running slowly, or giving you repeated bugs, force closing apps. What are the options you’ve got left? Your best bet may well be to factory reset your iPad. You’ll want to do this if you’re going to sell your iPad too, or pass it on to another user. For anyone…

How to transfer data to your new phone from your old phone before selling

How to transfer data to your new phone from your old phone before selling
When you’ve bought a new phone, whether it’s an upgrade or to replace a broken device, one of the main tasks you’ll want to do is transfer your apps and data from your old phone. There’s a bigger understanding with modern smartphones that users want a seamless transition between devices, one that lets them bring their contacts from their old contacts, precious photos and useful…

How to unpair your Apple watch ready to Sell

How to unpair your Apple watch ready to Sell
As useful as an Apple Watch is, there’ll come a time when you either need to upgrade it or simply pair it with a new iPhone. This means you’ll need to unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone. Doing so will restore it to its factory settings, so be prepared to erase the data on your Apple Watch when you do it. With this in mind,…

How To Wipe an iPhone To Sell

How To Wipe an iPhone To Sell
No matter what phone you have, no doubt it will hold precious photos, videos and memories, not to mention personal information. So if you are planning on selling your iPhone, how do you go about making sure it’s clear and wiped, with no trace of your data left behind?  This step by step guide will ensure that your digital memories and personal data are safe…