Must do checklists before buying a second hand phone
Request for the accessories the box and the bill -
Buy requesting for a bill it confirms that the phone is not a stolen . Moreover you can check the IMEI number if it is same as mentioned on the bill which will guarantee the originality of the product. If the accessories is not the original one then you can lower the cost off the mobile phone because original accessories always costs high. Check if the phone is under warranty and if it is , then ask for the warranty card.
Check for the touch screen -
The phone may look like New but always do some random checks on the touch screen. Have a fast hands-on, on the phone. Swipe the screen, type something look for lags if any.
Check for the hardware -
Connect the charger, check if it is charging properly, wait and check if the battery level is increasing on the phone. Use the phone for some time and again check the battery level. If the battery level decreases fast it means that there is a problem with the battery.
Insert your SIM check for the network levels, try to surf the Internet check if it is working properly. Download any application and check if there is any lags or if the phone hangs or not.
Take a couple of photographs check the functionality of the camera both the primary and secondary one.
This will ensure that one doesn't end up spending more money on repairs after buying a second hand phone.
