Touch coverage
RequiredCheck the complete touch surface.
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Guided pre-sale inspection
Selling a Phone
A guided functional, condition, and handoff inspection before selling a phone.
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1. Before you begin
Back up personal data and review the summary before erasing. Remove the case, use known-good accessories, and stop for swelling, unusual heat, sharp glass, or damaged charging equipment.
TestingPhone stores only local observations; it does not collect identity, IMEI, serial number, credentials, or free-form notes.
2. Functional browser tests
Free Draw
RequiredObserve continuous drawing input.
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Multitouch
RequiredObserve simultaneous contacts.
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Display inspection
RequiredInspect color, pixels, gradients, and uniformity.
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Speaker & Audio
RequiredListen for clear playback.
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Microphone recording
RequiredRecord and review a private sample.
Pending
Rear camera
RequiredInspect the rear preview.
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Front camera
RequiredInspect the front preview.
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Camera light
RecommendedOptionally observe the camera light.
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Communication-style microphone
RecommendedOptional browser voice-processing comparison.
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Manual check
Front-camera focus and stability
Using the live preview, point near and far and observe whether the image remains stable.
Manual check
Rear-camera focus and stability
Using the live preview, point near and far and observe focus and stability.
Manual check
Native camera photo and video
Use the normal camera app to take a temporary photo and short video, review them, then delete them if they are not needed.
Manual check
Available lens switching
In the normal camera app, switch among the lens controls the device provides and observe each view. Not every phone has multiple lenses.
3. Physical condition and disclosure
Manual check
General physical condition
Inspect the repaired area and nearby surfaces for gaps, lifting, sharp edges, or unsafe conditions.
Manual check
Physical buttons and controls
Check power/side, volume up/down, ring/action control, and Home where present. Confirm the expected system response.
Manual check
Battery-area physical condition
Check for unusual heat, swelling, screen lifting, or housing separation. Do not press on a swollen device.
Manual check
Cable fit and port connection
With an undamaged cable connected normally, confirm it fits securely without excessive movement.
Manual check
Housing fit and physical condition
Inspect for gaps, lifting, sharp edges, camera-surround misalignment, or unexpected heat. Do not assume water resistance.
Manual check
Sale disclosure reviewed
Review known damage, repairs, intermittent behavior, included accessories, and unresolved concerns with the buyer. TestingPhone does not store free-form sale notes.
Manual check
Screen seating, gaps, or lifting
Inspect every edge without pressing on the display. Stop if glass is lifting or sharp.
Manual check
Front-camera and earpiece opening alignment
Check that openings are centered, clear, and not obstructed.
Manual check
Biometric unlock behavior
Use the device’s normal unlock behavior only. TestingPhone cannot identify or internally evaluate Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint hardware. Do not provide an unlock code or enrollment credential.
Manual check
Vibration and haptic response
Use a normal system action that produces vibration or haptic feedback and observe the response.
4. Device, battery, carrier, and parts information
Official settings
Official device identity reviewed
Compare make, model, storage, and identifiers shown locally in official settings with other available device or seller documentation. Do not enter identifiers into TestingPhone; a mismatch is a concern, not an accusation.
Official settings
Official battery information reviewed
Review only the battery information the operating system or manufacturer makes available. This workflow does not measure health or capacity.
Official settings
Carrier, activation, and financing status reviewed
Verify activation eligibility, carrier lock, and financing directly with the relevant carrier or authorized service. Do not enter account information here.
Official settings
Parts and service information reviewed
Review official Parts & Service History or manufacturer diagnostics where available. Missing history does not prove original parts, and recognized parts are not guaranteed defect-free.
Manual check
Known-good wired charger recognized
Use an undamaged known-good cable and charger. Stop if the port, cable, or phone becomes unusually hot.
Manual check
Wireless charging
Only if supported, use a known-good compatible charger and confirm charging begins.
Manual check
Battery percentage increases
After safe charging begins, allow enough time to confirm the displayed battery percentage increases.
Manual check
Charging during gentle handling
Confirm charging remains active while the connected phone and cable receive gentle, normal handling. Never force or bend the connector.
Manual check
USB data connection
Where practical, connect to a trusted computer and confirm the expected USB connection prompt or response.
5. Backup and transfer
Manual check
Personal data backup reviewed
Confirm important personal data has been backed up through a trusted method before any erase. TestingPhone cannot verify backup contents.
Manual check
Data transfer reviewed
When applicable, complete and review transfer to the replacement device before erasing this phone.
6. Accounts, security, and paired devices
Review accounts, device-finding, and managed profiles through official settings. TestingPhone never requests passwords or provides lock-bypass methods.
Official settings
Account-removal readiness reviewed
Review official account and device-finding settings. Do not enter credentials into TestingPhone, and do not erase until backup and handoff review are complete.
Official settings
Management profile status reviewed
Review official settings for organization management, supervision, or work profiles. Only an authorized administrator can remove managed restrictions.
Manual check
Paired devices reviewed
Review watches, earbuds, vehicles, and other paired accessories in normal system settings and unpair them when appropriate.
7. SIM/eSIM, accessories, and service
Manual check
SIM and eSIM handoff reviewed
Review removal or transfer of the seller’s physical SIM and eSIM using carrier and manufacturer guidance. Do not enter phone numbers or carrier credentials.
Manual check
Accessories and service items reviewed
Review which cases, cables, chargers, boxes, receipts, or repair documents are included without storing their details in TestingPhone.
Manual check
Normal cellular call
Where service is available, make a brief call and confirm both sides can hear clearly.
Manual check
Speakerphone call
During a real call, enable speakerphone and listen for clear two-way audio.
Manual check
Native video call
Use the normal calling app to observe its actual camera and microphone route.
Manual check
Wi-Fi connectivity
Connect to a trusted Wi-Fi network and confirm ordinary browsing works. This does not test every radio component.
Manual check
Bluetooth connectivity and audio
Connect a known-good accessory through normal system settings and observe connection and audio. TestingPhone does not read Bluetooth device data.
Manual check
Cellular data
With Wi-Fi disabled, confirm ordinary browsing over cellular data where service is available. No phone number or account data is collected.
Manual check
SIM or eSIM recognition
Review SIM or eSIM recognition and expected carrier activation through official settings. Do not enter phone numbers, account details, or carrier PINs.
Manual check
NFC or contactless behavior
Use only a safe ordinary NFC function already supported by the device. Do not add a payment card or initiate a payment for this check.
8. Pre-erasure inspection summary
Not started
- Recorded
- 0/23
- Pending
- 23
- Concerns
- 0
- Unavailable
- 0
This summary records functional and manual observations. It does not certify condition, value, ownership, carrier status, or absence of hidden or intermittent defects. Review it before erasing: resetting this phone removes results stored in its browser.
9. Erase and handoff guidance
Privacy and limitations
Results remain in this browser. Camera previews, recordings, touch paths, identifiers, and credentials are not uploaded. This inspection does not determine price or guarantee a trouble-free sale or handoff.
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