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Your phone arrived locked. Here is how to fix it.Activation Lock is the one thing that stops us paying you, and it takes about a minute to remove. Only you can do it.4 minute read What is a cracked iPhone actually worth?Some sites will offer you pocket change. Here is why, and what a fair price looks like.4 minute read How to get your phone ready to sendFive minutes of prep: back up, sign out, wipe. Here is the order that avoids headaches.5 minute read Where your phone goes after you sell itRepaired, harvested for parts, or responsibly recycled. Nothing gets written off.3 minute read How much is my iPhone worth in 2026?The honest maths behind iPhone prices this year, model by model, and what moves them.4 minute read When is the best time to sell your iPhone?Timing matters more than most people think. September is the month to watch.3 minute read What happens to your data when you sell your phoneThe two erasures your data goes through, and why neither of them is optional.3 minute read Where to sell a broken iPhone in the UK: every option comparedBuyback sites, eBay, repair shops, trade in at the network. The honest pros and cons of each.5 minute read Selling an iPhone that will not turn on: what you need to knowTry these three things first. Many dead iPhones are not dead, and a phone that powers on is worth real money.4 minute read Cracked back? What it really does to your iPhone's valueA smashed back panel looks terrible and matters less than you think.3 minute read Our three grades, explained properlyWorking, screen fine, screen bad. Which one is yours, and why the difference is all about the display.4 minute read How to turn off Find My iPhone before you sellThe one setting that blocks every sale, and the two minute fix, even for a phone in a drawer.3 minute read Can you sell an iCloud locked iPhone?The short answer is no, and anyone who says yes is worth avoiding. Here is what you can do instead.3 minute read Trade in or sell? What Apple and the networks do not mentionTrade in is convenient. It is also usually the lowest offer in the room. Here is the honest comparison.4 minute read