There is no-much-big-deal with selling something you don't need again. And of course, there is no-much-big-deal with selling your Android device. You know, some people need quick cash, and would gladly sell their Android devices to take care of their immediate needs. Some decide selling their devices because they intend getting some latest version. What I'm trying to say is that, there is nothing wrong with selling one's Android device.

Nevertheless, it is necessary that we face reality. There are different kinds of humans with different beliefs and different personalities. While there are many good people out there, there are also lots of bad-hearted people. Many of these bad-hearted people won't hesitate to utilize the slightest opportunity to perpetuate mischievous acts. They won't mind using your private information against you, once they get hold of it (in terms of blackmailing, impersonations, etc)

Therefore, before you sell your Android device, here are Three very important things you must do:

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1. Backup Your Data:

First and foremost, before any other thing, you need to ensure you back up your data. For your music and pictures and videos and documents, you should make sure they are being moved into your SD card, then remove the card from your device and put it in a computer where you'll copy everything into. You can also use some cloud storing services.

And for your contacts, ensure your Contact is already checked and synced with the gmail account associated with your device. To check, go to Settings>Accounts>Google>your email address, then ensure "Contacts" is checked and synced.

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2. Remove Your Sim/Micro SD Card:

Contacts and call logs can be stored on your sim or microSd cards, and you won't want a situation where someone copy your contacts for wrong doings. Realistically, many of us won't forget removing our sim card when selling our Android device, but how about microSD cards? Remember, personal things (personal pictures and videos and the rest) could be in it.

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3. Factory Data Reset:

After doing those two things up there, perform a factory data reset. This will erase everything on the device. However, before doing this, ensure you've done the steps above, as a factory reset can't be reverted.

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Ok, thanks op for the info

Noted

ok

especially in this era of leaked video. I believe Miss Anambra or her friend gave their phone to someone for repairs and the person leaked the video.

Useful info.

And make sure the one you are buying is new, so as to avoid Moratorium issues (MMM participants can relate to this)

We are not dummies, even a jss 1 student knows all these

dj

change the battery i mean buy a china battery and wrap it with the originals covering

you try

Wonderful new because once Nigerians Don c money, dere body go dey Bobo dem.


Them no go remember dis one again, na to sell and flex the money thier mind go dey

And do a security wipe for a memory card. This is different from a deletion of data and takes time. Upto 20minutes for a 32gb card

If you don't do a security wipe, contents can be recovered from that card [size=15pt] even if it was formatted.[/size]

Ok, thanks Op.. I have Gionee p5w for sale @ 20k. The phone is working perfectly with no issue at all.. 070..6..5..9..9..3...4...0....0....(WhatsApp) .. Lagos

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3. Factory Data Reset:

After doing those two things up there, perform a factory data reset. This will erase everything on the device. However, before doing this, ensure you've done the steps above, as a factory reset can't be reverted.

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Especially, lads and lasses that are fond of snapping/capturing themselves nude.

This is for you ooo lol

To avoid ending up like Miss Anambra...

OK

Anybody that doesn't do those shouldn't be using a smartphone in the first instance.

I hate to follow step 2. Why do I have to remove SIM?

Who doesn't know about these things in this jet age? Or doesn't do them rather.



Okay now, what if you have some implicating videos stored on your phone and in a moment,it drops inside water and stops working? Or the screen gets broken? Shebi u go repair am? Ok na.

One is better off saving his/her file in an external drive/memory card.so all i have to do is remove the SD CARD,no time for fear/panic.

I never make the mistake of saving important files or docs. In a phone memory. Even if na 8gb internal.

You're right OP.
The guy above me is Selfish, he thinks he knows all, he also thinks everyone is like him. He thinks like one Adamu in the North

hunhun....I go sell my fone with the sim before ni......

emeijeh:
And make sure the one you are buying is new, so as to avoid Moratorium issues (MMM participants can relate to this)

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