6 things you need to check before you get rid of your smartphone

When you get a new phone as a gift or buy it on their own, usually old or falls into the hands of another person, or sent in the trash. Do not rush to dispose of the device: for sure it is stored on the data you need. On some you can simply forget.

1. Two-factor authentication codes

Two-factor authentication - one of the most effective methods of protecting accounts. But with security comes the need to carry a device with safety codes. Sometimes these codes come via SMS, sometimes special application is required to obtain them. In each case, you may need an old smartphone.

First of all do not forget to take out the SIM card in your device to continue to receive codes via SMS. As for applications that generate numeric combinations, the corresponding instructions can be found in each of them. Learn how to restore codes already Layfhaker I told.

2. stories correspondences

The large number of messengers you use, the easier it is to forget to maintain correspondence of one of them. Some services, such as Facebook Messenger and Instagram, chats are stored in the cloud - after the application is opening a new phone correspondence will immediately become available.

In other messengers is a little more complicated, so it's best to double check. For example, in WhatsApp need to go to settings and under "Chats" use the "Backup chats."

Save and restore the text messages can be more difficult than it seems. On iOS, they are included in iCloud backup system, which you should definitely set up. On Android, you can use the app SMS Backup +. If you are upgrading from iOS to Android, or vice versa, then download the messages to your new smartphone will come.

3. The data browser

You are probably a little worried about what he could to save the old browser on your mobile device. The new phone it is installed immediately, and download a third-party problem will not be. Nevertheless, better to check this aspect.

In the case of Android we can talk about the files that you downloaded from the Internet. To check them, click the Download folder through any available file manager. On iOS browsers can not save directly nothing but pictures, so iPhone owners to worry about.

Check whether synchronizes your browser data such as passwords, and browsing history. In Chrome, open the Settings app, select the top of your account and click the "Sync". In Firefox for mobile devices is also the relevant section in the top of the settings.

4. local files

Today, much of our data is stored in the cloud servicesSo it's easy to forget about the files that are located directly on the device. On Android and iOS have a basic file manager, but there is no easy way to test all at once.

On iOS, use the standard application "Files." On Android, open the "Explorer" or any similar third-party application, such as "ES Explorer». Look for the folder, create a program, they often do not get to the backups. This, for example, can be podcasts or data fitness tracker.

If you are saving photos and videos with the help of specialized applications, make sure that they capture everything, even the screenshots and pictures of the messengers.

5. Records in games

Most likely, the results of your games are stored in the cloud Google or Apple systems. But there are exceptions, and then when you change your smartphone to boast to friends records will not succeed.

All that remains in this case - to search for information on the developer's page or to chat with tech support. Most likely, when switching from one OS to the other results have not been transferred. Moreover, purchased games will have to buy again.

Can help programs like iExplorer (MacOS and Windows) and Helium (Android). But much depends on how the game has been installed on the phone and how accessible its files.

6. linked device

In some applications, such as «Google Play Music" and Deezer have a limit on the number of devices from which you can simultaneously use the service. Check out all the applications that are paying the subscription and untie old smartphone from your account.

In most cases, does not necessarily carry a device that you want to get rid of the account, but better to be safe. If you have the option to sign out and delete the app, use it.

Apple also advises unregister in iMessage the transition from iOS to Android. So you will not have problems with getting of SMS and MMS-messages to the new phone.