Things to Check Before Buying a
Second Hand Mobile Phone
Over the past three years, smartphone prices have started to rise dramatically after Apple announced the iPhone X with a starting price of $1,000, and although this is not the only reason for the price hike, many companies today have priced their phones main in the same way. Apple does this and as a result used phones have become a good option for those who want a flagship phone and can't afford to buy a new one.
Generally, used phones are priced less than new phones with one notable difference - which makes buying them tempting for many, but these low prices are not without risks, as the possibility of a phone having a problem or malfunction is a possibility. Especially with sellers (individuals or stores) they can take advantage of the lack of customer knowledge of selling defective phones, so in this article we will provide you with everything you need to know to check the used phone before buying it.
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Verify the source and owner of the phone
While many laws and policies make selling a stolen phone more difficult for the thief, many still do so by exploiting the customer's ignorance of these matters, so before you start checking the phone, make sure that the purchase invoice and the store from which the purchase was made If this is not available, you should at least make sure that the main phone booth is present and that the IMEI number of the phone matches the number on the box.
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Make sure the phone is not cloned
In the past, fake phones were common, but today they are rare, but in general, if you are not experienced enough to know if the phone is fake or not at first glance, check the IMEI number. And enter it on the IMEI.info website, the website shows the phone type associated with the number in detail, and if any other phone type appears, it is most likely a fake.
You can also check the phone used from abroad to find out, fake phones have a plastic body with very bad screens, worse cameras, lighter weight, and still have poor performance and interfaces. The system differs from the interface known to the manufacturer.
Examine the phone carefully from the outside
Check the phone is in use
In fact, this task may seem easy, but it is considered the most important in evaluating the condition of the external phone to know how it was used by its previous owner, as this helps you greatly in determining whether the asking price by the seller is fair or not. At first check the bezel of the phone carefully for any scratches that might indicate it has been in drops in the past and then press all the available buttons enough to make sure they are working and also assess their quality.
The screen is one of the most important aspects to look at in this regard, as poor lighting conditions can hide any scratches or cracks that may be present on it, so make sure that the quality of the screen is one of the most important factors through which the value of the phone is determined.
It is also important to look at the phone from all sides, as its body may be slightly bent from a previous fall or put in the wrong pocket, and if you notice a slight bend, it is. It is best to avoid buying the phone altogether.
Make sure all ports are working properly
Check the phone is in use
When you finish checking the phone from the outside, first try the charging port enough, connect the charger and leave it for a while to make sure that it charges the phone properly, and if the phone supports fast charging, you should make sure that the technology is working, because this port is disabled, which may Sometimes it causes slow charging. It is also important to connect the phone to your computer or any other available computer to check the data lines of the charging port by selecting the phone correctly by the computer.
If the phone has a headphone port, you should test the audio from the headphone and make sure that both are working and the microphone is working fine, as port malfunction can sometimes cause the audio to come out on one side or may cause the microphone to stop working in the speakers external sound.