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Why Your Phone's Vibration Motor Feels Weak or Off
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Why Your Phone’s Vibration Motor Feels Weak or Off

When your phone buzzes on the table but shows no messages or alerts upon checking, it signals a common vibration motor…

By Scott Strandberg Updated February 2, 2026 15 min read
OLED iPhone Burn In and How it Affects Resale Value
Category Device Valuations

OLED iPhone Burn In and How it Affects Resale Value

Plenty of iPhone owners use trade-ins to help cover the cost of their next upgrade and this usually happens every…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 21, 2026 13 min read
What Carrier Variant Phones Mean for Resale Value
Category Device Comparisons

What Carrier Variant Phones Mean for Resale Value

You bought your phone and the carrier branding on it was probably one of the last priorities on your mind….

By Scott Strandberg Published January 21, 2026 12 min read
Should You Ever Buy a Used Phone From a Pawn Shop
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Should You Ever Buy a Used Phone From a Pawn Shop?

Many customers need a phone right when their budget happens to be at its tightest. Walk into any pawn shop…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 21, 2026 13 min read
How to Spot a Third-Party Battery in Used Phones
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How to Spot a Third-Party Battery in Used Phones

A used phone can look just fine – no scratches, no cracks and nothing wrong on the surface. The cosmetic…

By Scott Strandberg Updated February 9, 2026 10 min read
How to Spot a Phone Damaged by Extreme Temperatures
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How to Spot a Phone Damaged by Extreme Temperatures?

Your phone starts malfunctioning after a day at the beach, or maybe it stops working after you leave it in…

By Scott Strandberg Updated February 9, 2026 9 min read
How to Keep Your Phone Number After Selling Your Phone
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How to Keep Your Phone Number After Selling Your Phone

A common misconception is that your phone number is stored inside the device itself or permanently tied to the SIM…

By Scott Strandberg Updated February 9, 2026 6 min read
How to Determine if a Used Phone is in "Mint" Condition
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How to Determine if a Used Phone is in “Mint” Condition

A lot of buyers shop for used phones because they want to save some money on what would otherwise be…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 15, 2026 14 min read
How to Check if an Android Phone Was Ever Rooted
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How to Check if an Android Phone Was Ever Rooted

Root status is one of the first details you’ll want to check when buying a used Android phone or verifying…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 15, 2026 13 min read
How to Check if a Used Phone's Microphone Is Damaged
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How to Check if a Used Phone’s Microphone Is Damaged

A used phone can save you a lot of money compared to buying new. But a great deal can become…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 15, 2026 11 min read
Have Any iPhones Been Recalled
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Have Any iPhones Been Recalled?

Apple doesn’t have much of a history with iPhone product recalls. There have only been a handful of official recalls…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 15, 2026 11 min read
Does Cracked Camera Glass Hurt Your Phone's Value
Category Device Valuations

Does Cracked Camera Glass Hurt Your Phone’s Value?

That sick feeling when your phone slips out of your hand and lands camera-side down happens to us more than…

By Scott Strandberg Published January 15, 2026 11 min read

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