Disposing of Broken Smartphones

[securespark]

How can you safely dispose of a smartphone that has a broken screen (ie you cannot see to erase the account)?

Is it possible?

I have considered smashing them up with a sledge, but it doesn't seem very eco-friendly.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[SirGalahad]

If it still works bar the broken screen then reset it and put it on eBay for parts. If its a high end phone people will still buy it.

 

[Mottie]

Is it an iPhone? If so, log on to "find my iPhone" and erase all data. The data should still be stored in the cloud as a back up so if you have another phone and set it to that account, the data will still be recoverable.

 

[securespark]

Thanks, fellas. Sorry, I forgot to say they are all Android.

I can't see anything on any of the screens, so giving each one a factory reset is impossible.

 

[Brigadier]

I have done operations on phones and computers, by using a second computer tutorial from YouTube, and following the button sequences.
Nothing to lose.

 

[Mottie]

Thanks, fellas. Sorry, I forgot to say they are all Android.

I can't see anything on any of the screens, so giving each one a factory reset is impossible.

Try 'find my android' or 'find my device' on Google.
You can sign in and erase from there too. Screenshot of my phone?

 

[HERTS P&D]

I have done operations on phones and computers, by using a second computer tutorial from YouTube, and following the button sequences.
Nothing to lose.

So let me get this right:

Are you saying that you have carried out an 'operation' while watch a Youtube video, did the patient know you were learning on the job?



Andy

 

[Brigadier]

You can be an expert in most things , with YouTube and /or Google.
As evidenced by GD