Wipe Your Phone Clean: Secure Your Data Before Recycling
Before you recycle or sell your old phone, it's important to wipe it clean of all your personal data. This will help protect your privacy and security.
Step-by-Step iPhone Wipe
Back up your data. Before you wipe your iPhone, it's important to back up your data to iCloud or iTunes.
Sign out of iCloud. Once you've backed up your data, sign out of iCloud.
Erase all content and settings. This will wipe your iPhone clean of all your personal data.
Confirm. You will be asked to confirm that you want to erase your iPhone.
Enter your passcode. Once you enter it, your iPhone will begin to erase.
Step-by-Step Android Wipe
Back up your data. Before you wipe your Android phone, it's important to back up your data to Google Drive.
Sign out of your Google account. Once you've backed up your data, sign out of your Google account.
Reset to factory settings. This will wipe your Android phone clean of all your personal data.
Confirm. You will be asked to confirm that you want to reset your phone.
Enter your PIN. Once you enter it, your Android phone will begin to reset.
Recycle Responsibly: Find Reputable E-Waste Recyclers
Once you've wiped your phone clean, you can recycle it. Many electronics stores and cell phone carriers offer phone recycling programs.
Here are some tips for recycling your phone:
Find a reputable recycler.
Remove any personal belongings.
Charge your phone.
Wipe your phone clean.
Beyond Recycling: Other Ways to Give Your Phone a Second Life
Donate your phone to a local charity or organization.
Sell your phone online or to a local buyback program.
Repurpose your phone as a music player, alarm clock, or remote control
Additional Resources: Cal Recycle https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/electronics/eRecycle/
Conclusion: Small Steps, Big Impact - Join AnewVista in Protecting the Planet
Wiping and recycling your old phone is a great way to protect your privacy and security and help the environment. AnewVista Community Services encourages you to take these small steps to make a big impact. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for our planet.
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