If you have old electronics lying around, the best thing to do is to sell them. That way, you don’t have to deal with clutter, and your old items can earn you some money as well. However, there are a few steps to take before you can sell a used iPad. Here is how to prepare your old Apple product for sale.
Make Sure Your Data Is Backed Up Elsewhere
Once you sell a used iPad, you won’t be able to access it again. Make sure that you have everything that you need from that device backed up elsewhere. Apple allows you to store data on the cloud, but also make sure that any documents, photos, and even saved game progress is backed up, either transferred to a new device, on the cloud, or on an external hard drive.
Wipe Your Data and Restore Your Device to Factory Settings
Before selling any device, you want to remove personal data from it. You don’t want compromising data to fall into the wrong hands, and even if the buyer doesn’t have bad intentions, it’s annoying for them to receive a device full of someone else’s data. Sign out of your accounts and erase all data and settings.
Find the Right Selling Platform
When selling a used device, it’s a lot easier to sell through a platform rather than find a potential buyer yourself. Platforms such as Sell My Mac have marketplaces and procedures established, so all you must do is prepare your device and follow their instructions.
