One way to have your dream smartphone at a low price is to buy a used smartphone. Here JalanTikus presents tips for buying quality used Android smartphones.
Many people prefer to buy used smartphone than new. The reason can be guessed, because of the price much cheaper.
However, buying a used smartphone is like like buying a cat in a sack. Yes, we don't know for sure the actual condition of the smartphone second the. The body can be smooth, we don't know the inside, right?
So that you don't regret buying the wrong one, here is Jaka's review of tips for buying a quality used smartphone. But, are you sure about your smartphone of choice? Jaka will also explain how choosing the right smartphone in 2017.
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Tips for Choosing and Buying a Used Smartphone
1. Specifications How Long Last?
Before going to the subject, we will first discuss tips on choosing the right smartphone in 2017. Smartphone specification standards are increasing every year. Of course you want to have a smartphone that is durable and can still meet your needs for a long time.
In 2017, ApkVenue recommends looking for an Android smartphone with minimal RAM 3GB, 2 GB of RAM is guaranteed to be sloppy. Internal storage must 32GB, even if it's 16 GB, make sure the smartphone has it slots microSD.
It's up to the screen size, but the resolution is at least 720p or 1080p for more comfort. Chipset which is used must also be considered, whether it is upper or middle class, and not too old-school.
Another important thing is support updates operating system, if you can look for a smartphone that is promised to get the Android 7.0 Nougat update. Or at least already running Android 6.0 Marshamallow.
2. Buy BNOB Items
Have you got the right smartphone image? Now we go to tips on buying a smartphone second, that is, look for items that are still in good condition BNOB. What is BNOB? BNOB stands for Brand New Open Box or a new item, but the box has been unsealed. You can search for BNOB items through classified ads on line at FJB Kaskus, for example, just search for "BNOB" and select the smartphone category.
Clear BNOB stuff cheaper compared to new stuff, but slightly more expensive when compared to goods second. What you have to pay attention to is make sure the item is officially guaranteed. Look for BNOB items from the seller who bought the wrong item and then resell it at a lower price.
3. Buy "Old Stock" Items
Tips for buying a smartphone second The next thing is to try to consider looking for items in "Old Stock". What else is it? Actually you already know how, old stock from English which means old stock. At FJB Kaskus, there are many sellers who offer old stock items, usually these items no warranty and for smartphone models flagship old type but the one that used to be expensive.
Because it is not guaranteed, it is recommended that the transaction you choose uses COD system. So that you can check the condition and make sure all smartphone functions are normal. The price of old stock items is clear much cheaper compared to the new price, maybe even the same as the price second-his.
4. Look for items that are still under warranty
Look for item still under warrantyIf you can, look for one that has an old warranty and has only been used for a few months. If your target smartphone is really hard to find that is still under warranty, at least look for one just finished the warranty. So it's not a smartphone that has been used for 2-3 years.
5. Reasonable Price
Who doesn't like cheap prices for the smartphone you want to buy? Usually every used smartphone will there is a used price that is a benchmark, but if the price is actually far from the benchmark price, you need to be aware of it. Maybe the smartphone KW alias fake or already badly damaged, so the price is below average.
6. Choose a Safe Transaction System
Existence joint account shopping is possible on line safer and more comfortable without area restrictions, so you can transact with sellers throughout Indonesia. Of course, the choice of goods is more and varied.
But if you are worried about the condition of the goods, just choose the system COD (Cash On Delivery). You can make an appointment to meet, make sure the chosen place is safe. Don't be on the side of the road, just choose a certain restaurant. If you have no experience, invite a friend who already understands to help you check the goods.
7. Be a "Smart Buyer"
Jaka emphasizes for those of you who want to buy a used Android cellphone, be a smart buyer. Usually the seller who intends to sell, write product descriptions clearly. So, you also have to read carefully. Ask things that have not been explained, do not ask things that are not important or have been explained by the seller.
8. Check Physical Condition
The appearance is of course the first thing we check, make sure the smartphone body looks good and fits the description which the seller wrote. If you say it's smooth but it turns out there are blisters and even lumps, don't accept it, if necessary cancel it.
9. Check Completeness and All Functions
Next, check the completeness, whether it is in accordance with the description from the seller. Check the IMEI on the cellphone and box, then adjust it. Also make sure, the completeness of the original accessories. Here are the physical conditions you should check:
- check Home button, Power button, and Volume button. Make sure it's still soft and running well without anything weird. The reason is that these components are known to be damaged quickly.
- Ensure authenticity earphones, although you don't necessarily use it but make sure the earphones are still original and store it well to keep the price down. Next time want upgrade to a higher version.
- Check charger adapter and USB cable, make sure it works and not loose.
- Check jack audio and make sure it doesn't stutter.
- Test speaker and microphone, make sure the sound is issued normal and not broken. If it breaks, it may have been exposed to water or soaked.
10. Check and Make Sure All Features Are Working
The physical condition and equipment are okay, this is what is more important, namely making sure all the features on the smartphone running as it should. Here are things you should make sure of.
- check screen responsiveness overall, make sure all touch screen functions work. From top to bottom, right to left to the corners of the screen. Also try the rotation sensor (accelerometer), is going well.
- Check ambient light sensorThis sensor will dim the cellphone screen when it is in the dark or while on the phone.
- check connectivity, be it cellular network, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Just plug in your SIM card and microSD card.
- Check camera, you try to fiddle with the camera and take a photo with flash or without flash and see the results.
Also check using the application, you can read the following article 5 Mandatory Applications For Those Who Want To Buy Used Android Phones.
11. Factory Reset at the Beginning
Not only the money paid in advance, factory reset must also be done at the beginning you got the smartphone. The reason is that on the Android Lollipop OS there is a feature called Factory Reset Protection.
Protection when someone wants to do factory reset not from the settings menu, it takes a password that have been created by old users. If in-reset forced, smartphone will not work before re-verifying ownership with the account Google previously used on the smartphone.
Conclusion
That's a series of tips for buying a used Android smartphone quality and right. Hopefully these tips can be useful for those of you who want to change smartphones and stay careful! If there are additions, please pin your opinion in the comments column below.
