However, there are still many people who are cloudy and are not careful in choosing and buying used cellphones correctly, as a result, cases of fraud are rampant due to lack of understanding about the goods they buy.
Many complain about the quality of used cellphones or secondhand cellphones that are not as expected. It’s only been a few days or months that the cellphone has been damaged, the features don’t operate properly, the goods purchased are not original, and many others.
As buyers, we must be smart to know the following things before deciding to buy a used cellphone or android smartphone so that we don’t regret it in the future. misterhidayat.blogspot.com want to share information about tips on choosing and buying a used Android cellphone based on experience so as not to be deceived.
Tips for Buying a Used Android Phone [Berdasarkan Pengalaman]
1. Pay attention to where to buy it
Nowadays most people buy used cellphones but don’t pay attention to where to buy them, because they are tempted by low prices and the appearance of cellphones that look good. Make sure you buy a cellphone in the right place.
Generally, people buy used cellphones at HP counters, individually directly, and finally online. If you buy it at the HP counter, make sure you know very well a reputable HP shop that has been recommended by people who have bought at the counter. You can ask your friends or people around you.
If you buy it through an individual or someone else offers a used android phone to sell to you, if you know him it’s better, but if you’re new, make sure to invite him to meet or COD. My advice is not to do transactions at night because usually the eye is not observant in checking the condition of the goods in detail.
If you decide to buy a second hand cellphone online, it’s a bit risky because we don’t know for sure what kind of cellphone we will receive, you must already know the term buying a cat in a sack, right? Yep, that’s the risk of transacting online.
For tips, make sure you buy at a trusted online store, for a better payment system, COD or the goods you come to pay. If you can’t COD, make sure to use a joint account or re-account service. Accounts are usually embedded in large and well-known online store systems, such as Lazada or Tokopedia.
2. Check Item Condition
For the second tip, this is usually the most frequent cause of regret after buying a used cellphone, because they don’t really understand what to check and so on. All you have to do is check the quality and condition of the cellphone to be purchased.
The quality of the cellphone or smartphone can be seen from the IMEI code. what is IMEI code? International Mobile Equipment Identity is a kind of identity code on each device marketed by HP vendors. so every cellphone has a different IMEI code.
This IMEI code usually has a total of 15 digits and serves to determine the quality and authenticity of the cellphone device. How to check it? For Samsung, Xiaomi, you can check via code *#06#. After it appears on the screen, please match it with the IMEI code in the box or cellphone box, if it really matches, it means that the used cellphone that you are going to buy can be guaranteed authenticity.
In addition, there are several things to note, the 7th and 8th IMEI code digits are where the cellphone was made. Here’s the list
- 00 France
- 01 Finland
- 10 Finland
- 08 Germany
- 80 Germany
- 20 China
- 02 China
- 40 Indian
- 04 India
For the best quality is from France and Finland, but most cellphones nowadays are mostly made in China and it doesn’t matter because cellphones with any brand like Oppo or iPhone and any operating system like Android or iOS are mostly made in China.
So don’t assume that smartphones or cellphones assembled in China are of poor quality, it’s just an old myth.
After checking the IMEI code, there are also some important codes that you need to know. The second code is *#*#4636#*#* whose function is to view statistical information on cellphone usage and battery usage.
The third most important code and must be checked is the code to check the condition of the cellphone. Type the code *#0*# to see the condition of the software such as the touch screen, sensor, LCD speaker, signal and others.
With this code you will know if the cellphone you are going to buy is still good or not. After typing the code, several menus will appear that you can use to confirm the hardware in the cellphone. If you select a certain menu, such as a touch screen, you will see which areas of the screen are not working.
Code *#*#7378423#*#* (Sony)
Code *#*#3424#*#* (HTC)
Type in the default calculator app .12345+= (ASUS)
3. Check the function and completeness of the cellphone
If you have previously checked the features and hardware on the cellphone, then please check the physical condition of the cellphone. Check the home button, power button, volume button and camera are still working.
Also check the adapter hole if it still works. See also the appearance and shape of the cellphone battery if it still looks good and isn’t bloated. When buying a used cellphone that still has equipment such as a charger, headset and adapter, it will be better than just the cellphone. But it comes back again depending on whether you want it or not.
4. Check the Completeness of the Warranty
Now last but not least, also make sure about the cellphone warranty. Don’t let it just be a few days and you don’t know what to do. Because if the item is in the hands of the seller, the seller is not responsible for damage after use. Especially if the seller does not provide a guarantee. So again, make sure to buy a cellphone that comes with a warranty, even if it’s a used cellphone.
Those are tips for buying a used android phone based on my own experience. Because I see that there are still many people who are deceived because new used cellphones only have a short lifespan. If you have suggestions and experiences when buying a used cellphone so that it is safe and things don’t happen, please share in the comments column and if this article is useful, don’t forget to share.
