5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used iPhone

iPhone is expensive, stylish, and trendy. Only a
handful of Nigerians can arguably buy a brand
new iPhone. The alternative is buying a used
iPhone popularly called London use. But, before
buying one, there are some things you need to
consider. Jumia Travel, shares tips for purchasing
a used iPhone.
Ensure that it is not stolen
Stolen phones are all over the place. You do not
want to be embarrassed after buying a phone and
be told that the iPhone was stolen. You can use
Apple’s activation lock status tool to determine
and ensure that the iPhone is not stolen. You
should ask for the device’s IMEI or serial number
to check its status.
Ensure iPhone can be activated on your network
There are different ways a phone can be blocked
from a network. One of the ways this can happen
is if you cannot activate it on your own account.
You can your service provider to ensure that your
network works with it. In most cases the
networks are compatible but it is also important
to check.
Check the phone for any damage
When buying a used iPhone, you should not only
focus on the hardware. You must also check the
software. Look out for little cracks at the
screen’s edges, check the keypads, plug some
headphones into the headphone jack, and play
music over the speakers.
Verify the IMEI number from both body and
software
The body of the phone may be attractive but the
same time the content may be different. To
ensure this is not the case, check if the IMEI
number on the body is the same with the
software.
Erase data
It is not possible to operate a used iPhone
without wiping the data of the previous owner.
Before buying the phone, it is safer to first erase
the present owner’s ID from the settings.