How We Check Your Device

Our Device Inspection Process

Every device sold, traded in, or bought pre-owned from ReDevice goes through our device inspection. Here's exactly what we check and why.

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The buyback journey

  1. 01

    Customer sends details

    You share your model, storage and condition on WhatsApp for an estimated quote.

  2. 02

    Customer walks in or couriers device

    Bring your device to our Amanjaya, Sungai Petani store, or send it by courier.

  3. 03

    Physical / function check

    We check the device against the categories below.

  4. 04

    Account / lock / ownership check

    We verify lock status and ownership before proceeding.

  5. 05

    Final offer explained

    We explain the final offer and what affected it.

  6. 06

    Customer accepts or declines

    There's no obligation — you can walk away after inspection.

  7. 07

    Payment after acceptance

    Payment follows once you accept, using the payment methods currently available from ReDevice.

What we check

Screen & touch

  • Cracks
  • Chips
  • Scratches
  • Dead pixels
  • Discoloration
  • Burn-in / green line
  • Touch response
  • Display features where relevant

Body

  • Dents
  • Frame bends
  • Back glass
  • Housing wear
  • Water indicators where accessible

Biometrics

  • Face ID
  • Touch ID
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Facial unlock where applicable

Camera

  • Front
  • Rear
  • Lenses
  • Autofocus
  • Stabilization where testable
  • Flash

Audio

  • Earpiece
  • Loudspeaker
  • Microphones

Controls

  • Power
  • Volume
  • Mute / action button
  • Home button
  • Other physical controls

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Cellular / SIM where appropriate

Charging

  • Charging port
  • Wireless charging where applicable
  • Cable connection

Battery

  • Battery health / cycles where exposed
  • Abnormal shutdown
  • Swelling
  • Service warnings

Sensors

  • Proximity
  • Rotation
  • Other easily verifiable device sensors

Software / lock

  • Find My
  • Activation Lock
  • Google FRP
  • Account sign-out
  • MDM
  • Telco lock where relevant

Parts / history

  • Original vs replacement display
  • Replacement battery
  • Repair warnings
  • Third-party components where detectable

Ownership

  • Seller verification as required
  • Serial / IMEI sanity checks
  • Obvious ownership concerns

We don't claim forensic-level capabilities beyond what's listed here — if a fault isn't detectable through this process, it may only surface after purchase.

Common questions

Ready to sell your device?

Send your device details by WhatsApp and receive an estimated quotation — no obligation. Walk in at our Sungai Petani store, or ask about courier buyback.

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