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How to Wipe Your Samsung Before Selling in 6 Simple Steps

How to Wipe Your Samsung Before Selling in 6 Simple Steps

Planning to sell your Samsung, trade it in or maybe give it away? Smart move. Before you do, it’s important to completely wipe your device. This way, you protect your privacy and ensure the new owner can use it right away.

Tip: always back up your data or transfer it to your new phone before selling your old Samsung.

Why you should wipe your Samsung before selling it

When selling your Samsung smartphone, you want to make sure no personal data such as photos, messages, apps or passwords remain. Also, if your Samsung account is still active, the phone cannot be set up by the new user. By wiping and logging out, you make the phone ready for the next buyer.

Selling your Samsung via Verkopen.nl? We always check if your data has been removed. If not, we perform a professional data wipe as part of our process. Still, it’s wise to go through the steps below yourself for extra peace of mind.

Wipe your Samsung in 6 steps

  1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung.
  2. Tap General management.
  3. Tap Reset.
  4. Select Factory data reset.
  5. Tap Reset.
  6. Tap Delete all and enter your PIN or password to confirm.

Note (FRP): On Android 5.1 and higher, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) protects your device. By entering your password in step 6, your Samsung account is automatically removed from the phone, allowing the new user to activate it.

Don’t forget your SIM or memory card

It may seem obvious, but many phones are sold with a SIM or microSD card still inside. Always check and remove them before selling. Forgot your SIM? Contact your provider right away to block it and request a new one.

Wipe your Samsung remotely (even after you’ve sold it)

Forgot to wipe your device before selling it? You can also do it remotely with Samsung’s SmartThings Find:

  1. Go to smartthingsfind.samsung.com/login and log in with your Samsung account.
  2. Select the device you want to erase under My device.
  3. Click Erase data and log in again if prompted.
  4. Choose Erase. Your account will be removed and the device will return to factory settings.

After remote wiping, FRP linked to your account will no longer be active, so the new owner can set up the device normally.

Sell your Samsung quickly with Verkopen.nl

Is your Samsung wiped and ready? Great. With Verkopen.nl you’ll know the value of your device in just 1 minute. Ship it for free and get paid within 48 hours. Simple, safe and fair – that’s Verkopen.nl.

  • Fair price based on type and condition
  • Free shipping
  • Professional data wiping included
  • 23,000 happy customers rate us 9.7/10
  • Over 1 million devices already got a second life

Check your Samsung’s value now.

Go green: give your Samsung a second life

An old phone left in a drawer quickly loses value. By selling it, you earn money right away and help reduce e-waste. We make sure devices are reused where possible, and non-reusable parts are recycled responsibly.

FAQ: wiping your Samsung before selling

What is Factory Reset Protection (FRP)?

FRP is an Android security feature. With FRP enabled, a phone can only be set up after a reset if the original Google or Samsung account details are entered. Logging out and entering your password removes the link, making it ready for the new owner.

Do I need to remove my Google account as well?

Yes. Go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts and remove your Google account before resetting. This prevents FRP issues and makes setup easier for the new user.

How quickly do I get paid if I sell my Samsung via Verkopen.nl?

We usually pay within 48 hours of receiving and checking your phone. You’ll get a confirmation and the payment goes straight to your bank account.

What happens to my data if I send my Samsung to Verkopen.nl?

We always perform a professional data wipe. All data is permanently deleted, your device is restored to factory settings, and your privacy is protected.

Sell your device in 3 simple steps

1
Estimate the value of your device

Easily calculate the value of your device. By answering a few questions, we can give you an instant estimate.


2
Send your device for free

To sell your device easily, you can send it to us worry-free with a free shipping label.


3
Inspection and direct payment to your account
Once we receive the device, our specialists will get to work. The device will be thoroughly inspected to ensure you always get the best price.

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