Phone Upgrade Checklist: Transfer Data Before You Sell
Upgrading your phone? Back up photos, transfer your number and verify account access before erasing and selling your old iPhone or Android.
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Back up your information, transfer accounts, remove device locks, and prepare your tech before you sell.
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