What You Need To Remember Before Buying A Second-hand iPad
Should you really buy used iPad?
If you are short on cash, you would really resort to buying used iPad. Why the
hell not? A new iPad costs a fortune. Plus, there are a growing number of older
iPads floating around online stores and you can easily find a seller that lives
nearby.
If you need an iPad that you
won’t really be using too often, buying a second-hand could be your best
option. But there are some things that you need to know before you buy a used iPad.
Do not simply hand over your cold hard-earned cash to the seller. You have to
be careful when you come across a second-hand iPad, let alone a cheap one.
Buy A Used iPad The Right
Way
If you are not yet aware of,
Apple sell refurbished iPads. If you cannot afford brand-new iPad, you can purchase a refurbished iPad
instead. All refurbished iPad models come with a new battery, new outer shell,
are backed by a one-year warranty, have free delivery and returns, and also
include:
- Full
functional testing, genuine Apple part replacements (if necessary), and a
thorough cleaning
- The
original Operating System or a more recent version (If your device is
shipped with the original Operating System, the most recent version can be
downloaded for free from the App Store.)
- All
refurbished devices are repackaged in a brand new box with all accessories
and cables (Supply is limited and availability is guaranteed once we
receive your full payment.)
Take Note Of The Seller’s
Information
If you prefer to buy used iPad
from an online seller, pay attention to the latter’s information. Make sure you
take note of important information such as the seller name, primary and
alternate contact number, and address.
It is imperative that you
get these information to ensure that you can get back to the seller in case a
problem arises.
Always Meet In Public Place
For your security, meet with
the seller in a public place. This is common sense. You need to ensure your safety
when meeting with an online seller. In addition, you also need to be mindful of
your surroundings.
Do not walk around with
money in your pocket. You can also pick a location near a bank so you have quick
access to cash.
If the seller disagrees with
your choice of location, do not continue with the transaction. You are probably
better off paying a bit more than a used iPad.
Check The Activation Lock
Status
Make sure you check if the
iPad is locked to its previous owner. Here are the steps to follow to check
activation lock. Make sure you do these steps in front of the seller.
- Turn
on the device and slide to unlock.
- If
the passcode lock screen or the Home screen appears, the device hasn't
been erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to
Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Don't take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it's
been erased.
- Begin
the device setup process.
- If
you're asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is
still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask
them to enter their password. If the previous owner isn't present, they
can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find.
Don't take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has
been removed from the previous owner’s account.
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Have The Seller Reset The iPad
In Front Of You
Have the seller reset the
iPad in front of you. This way, you can be certain that there is nothing about
the iPad that you should worry about. If the seller is the actual owner of the
iPad, he should not have a problem resetting the device.
If you fail to do this and
came home with an iPad that is still linked to its previous owner and you don’t
have the iCloud username and password, then there would be nothing else that
you can with the tablet. It will be useless.
Have you ever bought a used
iPad? What are some of the things that you watch out for? Let us know in the
comments below.
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