{"id":3061,"date":"2014-08-12T09:12:38","date_gmt":"2014-08-12T14:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/meisterplanet.com\/journal\/?p=3061"},"modified":"2014-08-12T09:51:07","modified_gmt":"2014-08-12T14:51:07","slug":"3-tips-to-clear-your-smartphone-data-for-trade-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meisterplanet.com\/journal\/2014\/08\/12\/3-tips-to-clear-your-smartphone-data-for-trade-in\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Prep Your Smartphone Data for Trade-In"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\"WTAMLooking to upgrade your old smartphone using Best Buy Trade-In<\/a>, or just handing it down to a friend or family member?<\/p>\n

Here are 3 steps you’ll want to take before handing the phone over.<\/p>\n

1. Back Up Your Data<\/strong> – You may already have your phone setup to automatically sync to an online service like iCloud or your Google account, but it’s a good idea to go ahead and make a manual backup of all your data from the phone. This can be done using the backup tool from the phone’s maker, such as Apple’s iTunes<\/a>, Samsung Kies<\/a>, or the Windows Phone Desktop App<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Perform a Factory Reset<\/strong> – This process will wipe the phone, helping to clear out your personal data and any apps you’ve installed, and reset the phone back to its default state.<\/p>\n