Caution! Do these 5 things before selling your old smartphone, otherwise you will be in trouble Gujarati
In today’s digital age, smartphones are no longer just a means of communication, but have become the ‘vault’ of our personal lives and financial transactions. Whenever we sell old phones to buy a new phone, even a small mistake made unknowingly can lead to loss of lakhs. Most people just remove the memory card and SIM card and sell the phone, but the real dangers lie in the digital data present in the phone.
Data Backup: The First and Most Important Step
Before selling the phone, it is mandatory to take backup of the contacts, photos, videos and documents contained in it. If you reset the phone without taking a backup, your valuable data may be lost forever. Data should be saved using Google Drive or cloud storage so that it can be easily accessed in the new phone.
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Log out of all accounts
Gmail, social media (FB/Instagram) and most importantly banking apps are always logged in on the phone. Even if you just delete the app, there is a possibility that the data will remain. Therefore, you should go to Settings and ‘Sign Out’ from each account. Especially if you do not remove Google ID or Apple ID, the new buyer can access your data.
Delete biometric data
Many users remove the screen lock but forget to delete the fingerprint and face unlock saved in it. This is a big risk of your identity being stolen. All biometric details and password settings should be cleared before handing over the phone.
Firearms and Firearms: Factory Reset
When all backups and log-out processes are complete, the phone must be ‘Factory Reset’. By this process the phone becomes completely new in terms of software and none of your personal data is saved inside.
Phone condition and cleaning
If you want to get the best value for your phone, clean it physically as well. Replacing the screen guard and cleaning the charging port makes a good impression on the buyer and can help you get a better deal.
expert advice: It is easy to replace a smartphone, but it is difficult to repair the damage caused by data leakage. Therefore, a little wisdom can save you from big trouble.
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