One of the ways to save money while shopping for cell phones is by purchasing a refurbished cell phone. The refurbished cell phones are mostly donated or returned from the previous owner and then made ready for reselling. There are in fact several advantages of purchasing a refurbished cell phone. For instance, if you have made up your mind that you would like to buy a refurbished galaxy S5, you need to ensure that the seller that you buy it from is reputable to ensure that you get a good quality product.

The following tips would ensure that the refurbished phone that you buy passes the safety tests.

Factory Settings

When you are buying a refurbished phone, it is compulsory to check to ensure that the phone has no information of the prior ownership. The memory should be entirely wiped clean. In case you discover any information stored in the phone, it is an indicator that the phone is not completely safe and also that it has not been refurbished properly. If you see that the phone has not been set to factory settings and is yet being sold as refurbished, it is a clear sign that it was either recovered or stolen.

Warranty from the Provider

In case you have made up your mind to buy a refurbished galaxy S5, you must inquire about its warranty from the retailer or the manufacturer, whoever sold you the phone. Some of the retailers might extend the warrant of a refurbished cell phone while others might not. It is quite common for phones to endure bruises, bumps or jolts. In case something like this ever happens to the refurbished phone, you would be able to get the parts replaced or repaired if it is under warranty.  The repair or the replacement of the parts would be covered by the maker if it is under warranty.

Purchasing From a Reputable Retailer

While purchasing a refurbished phone, it is important to ensure that you are only buying from a reputable dealer or a retailer. You must verify the credentials of the refurbisher and the seller. If you do not find any appropriate information, you might want to reconsider your procure. A reputable dealer would be able to provide all the details regarding the refurbished phone that you need.

Reasonable Price

The main reason that you are buying a refurbished phone is so that you can get it for a much lesser price than a new one. You might want to consider your purchase if you find that the refurbished phone has the same price as that of a new one. You want to make sure that the price isn’t too high or too low that it is too good to be true. If it is too low, there are chances that it might not have been refurbished properly or might not act properly.

Other than all of the above, you must check if the phone comes with all the factory-issued accessories, history of the model as well as its return policy. If you retain all of the above tips in mind, you would be able to enjoy all the benefits of a new phone.