Written by Ali, who has been fixing electronic devices since 2019. Updated .
Yes, if the phone has been checked properly. Before you buy a used iPhone, make sure it isn’t blacklisted, that Activation Lock is off, and that the battery and parts are what the seller says. Every used phone Ezone Repairs sells is IMEI and blacklist checked, data-wiped, battery-tested, fully tested and graded.
1. Check the IMEI isn’t blacklisted
A blacklisted phone has been reported lost, stolen or unpaid, and UK networks can block it. Find the IMEI in Settings > General > About, or dial *#06#, and check it before you pay.
2. Make sure Activation Lock is off
If the last owner is still signed in to Find My, you won’t be able to set the phone up. The phone should show the Hello setup screen, with no request for someone else’s Apple ID.
3. Check the battery
Look in Settings > Battery > Battery Health (or Battery Health & Charging). See what battery health means.
4. Check the parts history
On recent iPhones and iOS versions, Settings > General > About shows Parts and Service History, which lists parts that have been replaced.
5. Test the basics
Calls, cameras, speakers, charging, buttons, Face ID or Touch ID, Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Buying from us
Every used phone we sell has those checks done for you and is graded A+, A, B or C, so you know what it looks like before you come in. See how we grade used devices and our used phones for sale in Nuneaton, with up to a 12-month warranty.