If you have an older iPhone® or other handheld Apple® device, you may be ready to upgrade to a newer model to improve security and functionality. Before buying a brand new option, consider trading in your current device. Doing so lowers the cost of upgrading, reduces landfill waste, lessens the amount of clutter in your home, and may go to a low-income individual who otherwise would not have access to a smartphone. Before beginning the process, here’s what you need to know. 

What Affects the Value of Your iPhone?

Model

As of 2020, there have been 12 versions of the iPhone, and each has featured an updated operating system. The more recent the model, the more you can expect to receive for it. Versions 4 or 5 and older will be difficult to sell or trade, as they are so out of date.

Condition

The more pristine the condition of your Apple device, the more valuable it will be. For instance, if the battery can barely hold a charge, the screen is cracked, or the ports don't work, you'll have to accept less in return.

Storage

The amount of storage your iPhone has also affects the value. The first generation iPhone offered either 4, 8, or 16 GB of flash memory. Storage has increased dramatically in recent years. The iPhone 11 Pro comes in capacities of 64, 256, or 512 GB. The more storage, the more songs, photos, and videos the device can hold, making it worth more. 

How to Prepare your iPhone for a Trade-In

The first step is to remove the SIM card and any SD cards so a new owner cannot access your files. The next step is to connect the phone to iTunes® and back up the data. While still connected to your computer, perform a factory reset. This restores the phone to the condition it was in when it came from the factory—before you saved personal information to it. This is more secure than deleting files, which could be restored by hackers looking for sensitive information like passwords. 

To trade in your iPhone or another Apple device, visit Experimax Canton OH. Serving Stark County, as well as Akron, they buy, sell, or trade devices. They also offer iPhone and Macbook® repairs. Reach out to them via their website or call (330) 409-7005 to ask about pricing, availability, and store hours.