What does one do with old cell phones that may contain sensitive information? And what’s the safest way to dispose of these items?
You want the newest iPhone or Android, and now you’ve got some old smartphone s collecting dust in your junk drawer.Our viewer Darlene asks, “”To protect your private information, you’ll first need to back up your phone and then wipe your data. The easiest way to do so is through your settings on your device.When getting rid of an old smartphone , check with your cell phone provider first to see if they have a trade-in or recycling program.
Depending on the condition of your phone, carriers like AT&T and Verizon will let you trade it in for credit towards a new device, or towards your bill.Apple, Target, and Best Buy also have programs to recycle your old devices.To get instant cash for your device, check your local grocery store for an ecoATM kiosk. It will assess the value of your device and pay you for it. ecoATM will also accept your device even if it’s broken.
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