Selling Our Used Iphones ?

[Jim Almquist]

We are going to sell 2 used Iphone 3GS's.

Is pulling the sim card good enough as far as releasing me from any liabilities ?

Are they easier to sell if I make sure they are not tied to just one carrier ?

[Dellfin]

Do a search for "wiping iPhone 3g". You will find simple instructions on how to clear the memory and reset without connecting to iTunes. As far as I'm concerned, nothing is ever gone forever on a device. But, at least the run-of-the-mill user will not have access to your old stuff.

[Jim Almquist]

Thanks Dellfin!!!!

I did not realize I had that option.

[Shack]

Yep, sold many used iPhones and the wipe option does complete job. I have even accessed the system files after to see if the old data is held in a temp folder and could not find any trace of the old system or data to attempt a recovery of any kind.

[Jim Almquist]

I thought that was a very cool option to wipe the phone. Now I just have to deal with the list people. I already have had 2 questionable responses

[CAMAN]

A hammer and concrete floor seems like a good option for any iPhone.

[Kyhl]

A hammer and concrete floor seems like a good option for any iPhone.

Fox 9 just did a story about recovering personal information from "cleaned" phones.

Their conclusion matched yours but for different reasons.

[Whoaru99]

I thought that was a very cool option to wipe the phone. Now I just have to deal with the list people. I already have had 2 questionable responses

Don't want to scare you but there have been scams on phone deals. Usually perpetrated by the alleged seller to take the money of the buyer though. Depending on the responses you're getting there may be some concern about that.

[Jim Almquist]

It was more along the line of buying the phone for a mate overseas.

[Whoaru99]

The old, "I'll send a (fake) money order." routine?

[Jim Almquist]

I did not wait for anymore info. I just deleted the email.

If it smells fishy it more than likely is

[amateurfishing]

we were looking to sell old phones as well, decided just to give to kids for games & music.....and yes it has been rumored that you can delete all your info then sell the phone and also has been proven that those methods are not always reliable...if u r done with phone & dont care bout not cashing it out or definitey want your info to disappear a hammer & concrete with the trash is the best way