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5 tips to keep in mind before buying a second-hand smartphone
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BGR | 25/01/2021 11:41 PM | Click to read full article
Even though buying an older smartphone could benefit you in monetary terms, you could still end up with a device that doesn’t serve your purpose. So, today, we will take a look at everything you must keep in mind while testing out a second-hand smartphone.
Check to see if the battery is not bloated. Lastly, touch everywhere on the display to see if the display is working properly. Also open a white photo, to check for any dead pixels.