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How to Remove an iPhone Back Cover

How to Remove an iPhone Back Cover

Need to open your iPhone so you can make a repair? If you’re a bit tech savvy and comfortable working with small components, you can take the back off your iPhone so you can replace the screen, charging port or other internal parts. Here’s how to remove the back cover of any iPhone. WARNING: DIY […]

The Surprising Value of Older Phones

The Surprising Value of Older Phones

Do you have phones that have been tucked in a drawer since Left Shark stole the Super Bowl and you broke out the Whip and Nae Nae at that forgettable wedding reception? If so, you’re not alone: the average American household has $265 worth of unused gadgets lying around. With the holidays approaching, now could […]

Cell Phone Battery Replacement: DIY or Hire It Out?

Cell Phone Battery Replacement: DIY or Hire It Out?

Cell phone not charging? Phone won’t hold a charge or turn on? You probably need a new battery. Here, we compare local, online and do-it-yourself phone battery replacement options and costs so you can decide whether to replace your own phone battery or hire it out. Contents How to tell if your phone battery is […]

Google Pixel XL price: What it’s worth

Google Pixel XL price: What it’s worth

Exact Google Pixel XL price depends on capacity, condition and the carrier the phone is locked to (or if the phone is factory unlocked or carrier unlocked). Google Pixel XL Blue Book: Find The Exact Value Of Your Phone › GOOGLE PIXEL XL “BUY” PRICES (WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY AS OF 04/15/2024) Buying […]

Phone depreciation rates: Faster than a car?

Phone depreciation rates: Faster than a car?

The average new car depreciates by 40% within three years. That’s a lot of lost value, but it pales in comparison to phone depreciation rates. While top sellers like the Ford F-150 and Toyota Camry respectively lose 37% and 42% of their values over three years, the iPhone 7 depreciated by 76% over that span […]

7Star Trade-In Review: Trust or Not?

7Star Trade-In Review: Trust or Not?

Should you sell your phone or tablet to 7Star Trade-In? See how it works and if it’s a trusted site in our 7Star Trade-In review. 7Star Trade-In overview What they buy Apple iPhones Samsung phones HTC phones Motorola phones Google phones Nokia phones iPads Samsung tablets What’s your phone worth? $100, $200 or more… Find […]

How to Protect Your Phone, Make It Last Longer & Maximize Resale Value

How to Protect Your Phone, Make It Last Longer & Maximize Resale Value

New phone prices eclipse $1,000 and used phone values vary considerably by condition, so it makes sense to protect your phone like it’s an investment. Here’s how to protect your phone so you can keep it longer and get more money when you eventually sell it. What’s your phone worth? $100, $200 or more… Find […]

Meet 7Star Trade-In: Our Newest Trust Verified Store!

Meet 7Star Trade-In: Our Newest Trust Verified Store!

We recently named 7Star Trade-In as a Flipsy Trust Verified Store. Find out why 7Star Trade-In is one of the best places to sell your used phones and tablets! We’re excited to add 7Star Trade-In to the list of stores we instantly search to find the highest payouts for your used phones, tablets and other […]

Considering the Note 10 or Upcoming iPhone? Use This Trick to Lock In $100 More for Your Old Phone

Considering the Note 10 or Upcoming iPhone? Use This Trick to Lock In $100 More for Your Old Phone

If you’re thinking about buying the new Note 10 or upcoming iPhone, it’s a smart idea to lock in the trade in price for your old phone now. That’s because values for old phones can drop by 15 to 40 percent after a few flagship is released, which amounts to $100 or more for popular […]

Did Samsung Just Pull a Fast One Pre-Launch?

Did Samsung Just Pull a Fast One Pre-Launch?

Samsung got a ton of press last week for its $600 Galaxy Note 10 trade-in offer, but that deal has mysteriously disappeared from its Note 10 reservation page. Was it too good to be true? Why no explanation? For those who don’t know, here’s how the deal worked: reserve the Note 10 by August 7 […]