HOW TO? DELETE YOUR DATA PERMANENTLY BEFORE SELLING A DEVICE

Selling a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer is a great way to upgrade or declutter, but ensuring your personal data is securely erased is critical to protect your privacy. Improper data deletion can leave sensitive information, such as photos, messages, or financial details, accessible to the next owner. Follow these steps to permanently delete your data before selling your device.

- Shintu Dhang

BACK UP IMPORTANT DATA

Before wiping your device, back up any data you want to keep. Use cloud services like iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive to save photos, videos, and documents. For computers, external hard drives or USB drives work well for storing large files. Ensure your backups are complete and accessible on another device before proceeding.

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