USED IPHONE BUYER GUIDE

Used iPhone Buying Checklist

Inspect the iPhone before paying. Check Activation Lock, battery health, screen, camera, SIM, Face ID, and hidden issues.

Important: Never pay until the iPhone is fully erased, removed from the seller’s Apple Account, and can reach the Hello/setup screen without asking for the seller’s password.

Buyer Details

iPhone ModelStorageSeller NameAgreed PriceNotes / Issues Found

Fast Buying Rule

Only continue if the iPhone passes these 4 major checks:

1. No Activation Lock2. Battery Health is acceptable3. Face ID / Touch ID works4. SIM, Wi-Fi, camera, speaker, and charging work

Step-by-Step Inspection

Check Activation Lock

Ask seller to erase the iPhone. It must show Hello/setup screen and must not ask for the seller’s Apple Account.

Check IMEI / serial number

Go to Settings → General → About. Match the IMEI with the box or receipt if available.

Check battery health

Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging. Prefer 85% or higher for better value.

Check parts and service history

Go to Settings → General → About. Look for replaced display, battery, camera, or unknown parts message.

Test Face ID or Touch ID

Set it up quickly or ask seller to demonstrate. Broken Face ID can be expensive to repair.

Test screen and touch

Open keyboard, type all letters, drag an app around the screen, check brightness, dead spots, lines, or ghost touch.

Test cameras

Test front camera, rear camera, ultra-wide, zoom, flash, portrait mode, and video recording.

Test calls and SIM

Insert your SIM if possible. Test call, mobile data, signal, microphone, and earpiece.

Test Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and charging

Connect to Wi-Fi, pair Bluetooth, plug charger, and check if it charges normally.

Check physical condition

Inspect screen, back glass, camera lens, buttons, speakers, charging port, water damage signs, and dents.

Buyer Summary

Complete the details and checklist, then tap Generate Buyer Summary.