What can I do with old Iphones?

9 Smart Things You Can Do With an Old iPhone
  1. An iPod replacement. ...
  2. A hands-free screen in the kitchen. ...
  3. A remote control for your TV and smart home. ...
  4. A way to entertain the kids. ...
  5. Or amuse your pet. ...
  6. A portable storage device. ...
  7. A baby monitor or security camera. ...
  8. A backup phone.
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What can you do with really old iPhones?

For free recycling of your old device, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see the Apple Trade In website. The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste.
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Will old iPhones be worth anything?

The first-generation iPhone, for instance, is now worth as much as $24,000 in the packaging on eBay, according to the Guardian. The original iPod classic – which launches all the way back in 2001 – reportedly goes for as much as $49,000 on resale websites.
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What to do with old non working iPhones?

9 Things You Can Do With Your Broken iPhone
  1. Sell it for parts. ...
  2. Recycle it. ...
  3. Be reminded of your mistake. ...
  4. Use it for a drop test (and record it) ...
  5. Convert it into a wallet. ...
  6. Have an emergency phone. ...
  7. Have a phone for wild nights. ...
  8. Turn it into a server.
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What can I do with my old iPhone and iPad?

You can trade in Apple and third-party devices. Many Apple and third-party devices are eligible for a trade-in credit or an Apple Gift Card. And all Apple devices are eligible for recycling. Either way, give us your used devices and we will handle them responsibly.
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5 THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH AN OLD iPHONE.



What can I do with outdated Apple products?

Apple will take back old Apple batteries and iPods for free recycling in their stores. For everything else, you need to use their mail back system. Mail-back Trade In. You can trade in most (but not all) working iPhones, iPads, certain smartphones, and notebooks and desktop computers (Mac or PC) for an Apple gift card.
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Does Apple recycle old phones?

Apple Trade In. Trade in any device in any condition, and we'll give you credit or recycle it for free.
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How do you wipe out an iPhone?

Wipe all content and settings from iPhone
  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. If you're erasing your iPhone because you're replacing it with a new iPhone that you have on hand, you can use extra free storage in iCloud to move your apps and data to the new device. ...
  2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
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Can you trade in an iPhone that doesn't work?

Also yes. The only way to get any trade-in value from Apple is to fix your damaged iPhone and then trade it in. Apple offers repair services for those in need, so you definitely can get your damaged iPhone screen fixed through them. However, getting the screen repaired by Apple typically costs about $150.
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How much is the iPhone 1 worth now?

Currently, the product that was first released to the public on June 29, 2007 is selling for $4,000 on eBay unopened and in its original packaging. Other sellers on eBay are offering brand new 1st-gen iPhones for around the same price.
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How much do you get for old iPhones?

The average price for a second-generation iPhone SE is around $260 in the Swappa marketplace. That means you can expect to get around that much when selling your old iPhone SE (2020) on Swappa but still depends on your specific carrier model, condition, and storage size.
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Is my iPhone 3 worth anything?

Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT&T is up to $150 today), iPhone 3 and 3GS are rapidly becoming worthless in the US. Your phone is may still be worth money in a rebate or gift cart in USA if you exchange it as part of a phone purchase.
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Is an iPhone 4 worth anything?

iPhone 4 prices start at $23 and cost $39 on average as of June 2022. iPhone 4 prices will continue to get cheaper over time. Apple phones hold their value well, but prices will continue to drop as time passes and new models are announced. Buy used and get the best price today on Swappa.
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Is iPhone 4 still usable?

What Makes The iPhone 4 Still A Good Phone? There are plenty of people out there who are still using an iPhone 4. So if you're wondering if you can still use this smartphone in general, the answer is a definite yes.
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Can you trade in damaged phones?

Yes, You Can Still Trade in Your Broken Phone.
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Does erase iPhone delete everything?

When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.
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Does a factory reset delete everything iPhone?

Factory reset or hard reset deletes complete data and settings from your iPhone. All your photos, videos, contacts, call logs, passwords, messages, browsing history, calendar, chat history, notes, installed apps, etc., get deleted from the iOS device. It cleans your iPhone as new with no personal information at all.
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Does hard reset delete everything iPhone?

Hard resetting means removing everything that is on your iPhone. Performing a hard reset wipes out all the data from your device. On the flip side, soft reset pertains to simply turning off your phone and restarting it.
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Why does Apple want your old phone?

Consumers are able to trade their old phones for a discount on upgrades, while the company is able to profit even more by selling some phones twice. And the environment wins, as the company is able to reuse materials in older phones instead of sending them to their demise.
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What old Apple products are valuable?

Check Your Attic | 5 Older Apple Devices Now Worth Thousands
  • 1st Generation iPhone. Marleypug / Shutterstock. ...
  • 1st Generation iPod. Alena Veasey / Shutterstock. ...
  • 2nd and 3rd Gen iPods. Apple. ...
  • Apple Lisa. Alvy / CC 2.0 / Cropped. ...
  • Macintosh 128K. Alexander Kirch / Shutterstock. ...
  • Apple-1 Computers. CharityBuzz.
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How can I get money for old Apple products?

Trade-in Options

There are generally three options when you have an old device you want to get rid of: Trading it in through a company like Apple or a service like Gazelle, selling it in person via a service like Craigslist, or selling it to a person online through a service like eBay or Swappa.
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Where can I drop off Apple trade ins?

As long as you have a FedEx label affixed to the package, you can drop it off at any FedEx location, drop box or other location that accepts FedEx packages for shipping. You can take it to any FedEx location.
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