do's and don'ts of buying a second-hand smartphone
Eyeing to buy a high-end smartphone, but budget is a constraint? How about buying a second-hand one? Opting for a second-hand smartphone is not a bad idea if hefty price tag of a smartphone is a hindrance. Just that you need to be careful about few things like wear and tear of the smartphone, warranty and internal damages.
To make your task easier, we have listed 8 do's and don'ts that you must consider while purchasing a second-hand smartphone.
To make your task easier, we have listed 8 do's and don'ts that you must consider while purchasing a second-hand smartphone.
Physical condition
Before buying a second-hand smartphone, properly examine the device and also make sure that there is no physical damage. Even casual drops can leave scruff marks on smartphones and damage internal components such as speaker/microphone. Careful inspection can prevent you from wasting money on a defective device.
Functional touchscreen
At the time of purchasing a second hand smartphone, check thoroughly whether the touchscreen is working. There are chances that even new-looking devices may have defective touchscreens. Try swiping fingers across the screen and selecting the UI elements to check whether it’s working or not. If the smartphone also has a physical keyboard, try typing with them all to see if it works as intended.
Check the ports
Apart from checking the physical damage, make sure to also check all the ports. Take along a pair of headphones to check if the audio output is fine. Along with this, use a laptop to check if the USB port is working. The laptop should be able to connect with the device via USB cable for charging/data transfers.
Avoid buying smartphones purchased abroad
It's is preferable to go for smartphones bought in India. Many a times people try to sell smartphones bought abroad. However, remember that most smartphone makers don't offer warranty or repair services for smartphones purchased abroad. In case of any suspicion, you can also key check the smartphone’s IMEI number on tracking websites such as IMEIdetective.com.
Get the bill and all the in-box accessories
Original bill ensures that the smartphone can be easily repaired, if the need arises. Complete box also makes it possible to cross check the IMEI number as it appears in the phone through the *#06# code. If there are no original accessories included, you can ask the seller to reduce the selling price a bit.
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