So, your trusty smartphone has seen better days, and you've come to the realization that it's time for a new one. Maybe it's dead, or perhaps it's beyond repair. Either way, you want to make sure all ...

When selling, trading, or gifting your phone, safeguarding your personal information is crucial. A simple factory reset or manually deleting files may not fully protect your data, as remnants can ...

When it’s time to buy a new phone, it’s also time to think about what to do with your old phone. If it has retained any of its value, trading it in or selling it could lighten the load of paying for ...

Simple changes go a long way to boost your smartphone’s security. Leave Bluetooth on 24/7? You should change that. While taking a closer look at your phone, delete these apps to keep it running ...

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If you're in the market for a new phone, you have tons of great options. But what do you do with the old one? Here's how to get it ready for recycling, selling, or trading in—safely and securely.

You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone.

You can clear your Google history on your Android device from the last hour, the last day, the last month, or forever.