I've got an old iPhone 3G that I want to sell, however I don't have a charger for it. I'm going to sell it for spares or repairs but as I can't turn it on I don't know what personal info is on there. I've removed the sim card, will this be good enough? It's from when I was a teenager so there won't be any financial info or dodgy pictures haha. Will this be ok to sell as it is?
iPhone 3G
The only thing the SIM holds is your cellular account information. It does not contain any other personal information, but if you did not wipe this phone before putting into a drawer somewhere, it is very possible that it still has your information on it. Up to you how you wish to handle that. You might want to see about a cable to connect it to the computer to wipe the contents.
Keep in mind that even fully functional used iPhone 3G models sell on eBay for only about $10-$25 to collectors. Parts devices don’t even seem to make a listing anymore. Just saying that if you decide it’s not worth the effort, Apple, Bestbuy and others offer free recycle drop off.
I guess I just want to know the worst that could happen.
Okay, worst case scenario. The person you sell the device to has a 30 pin connector cable, charges the device. You did not have a passcode on it, and this person can access everything on it, including your Apple ID. Given that old a device, not much they could download anymore from the App Store given the fact most are using higher iOS. Goes to the iTunes store, and uses your account to download tons of music.
Best case, you had a passcode and they cannot access any of your content.
Have a great day.
You decide.
This would be the correct procedure to follow in your situation:
What to do before you sell or give away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Regards
Giulio
I guess I just want to know the worst that could happen.
The worst that can happen is someone revives it and gains access to some personal information you’d not want them to have.
Selling my old iPhone 3G, what do I need to do?
