Use this unique identifier to check if the phone has been reported lost or stolen on sites like Stolen Phone Checker. Essential Hands-On Checklist
Ask if it is "factory unlocked" or tied to a specific carrier. A locked phone will only work with the original carrier's SIM card.
Before meeting or purchasing, ask these foundational questions to screen for potential "red flags":
Ask the seller to confirm they have signed out of iCloud and turned off "Find My iPhone". An iCloud-locked device is unusable without the original owner's credentials.
Ask for the "Maximum Capacity" found in Settings > Battery > Battery Health . A percentage below 80% generally indicates the battery will need replacement soon.
If you are meeting in person, perform these physical and software checks: Steps after buying a used iPhone - Apple Stack Exchange
Use this unique identifier to check if the phone has been reported lost or stolen on sites like Stolen Phone Checker. Essential Hands-On Checklist
Ask if it is "factory unlocked" or tied to a specific carrier. A locked phone will only work with the original carrier's SIM card.
Before meeting or purchasing, ask these foundational questions to screen for potential "red flags":
Ask the seller to confirm they have signed out of iCloud and turned off "Find My iPhone". An iCloud-locked device is unusable without the original owner's credentials.
Ask for the "Maximum Capacity" found in Settings > Battery > Battery Health . A percentage below 80% generally indicates the battery will need replacement soon.
If you are meeting in person, perform these physical and software checks: Steps after buying a used iPhone - Apple Stack Exchange