PreparationOur quality checks
Every order is checked before preparation: here are the points we check.
Phone identity
- Model, capacity, colour and cosmetic condition compared with the order.
- Network unlocking as stated on the product page: unlocked for all carriers unless stated otherwise.
- iCloud account deactivated and phone able to be reset.
- New phone: original sealed box, unopened; only the reference and the packaging are checked.
Essential functions
- Screen, touchscreen, brightness and display.
- Buttons, vibration, speakers, microphone and earpiece.
- Front/rear cameras, flash and focus.
- Face ID or Touch ID depending on the model.
Connectivity and charging
- Mobile network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- Charging port, cable charging and battery condition.
- Compatibility of the free charging cable depending on the model: Lightning or USB-C.
Order preparation
- Cleaning, protection and packaging of the order.
- Check of the added options: screen protector, charger or new battery if available.
- Tracking number sent once shipping has been validated.
How we check our refurbished phones
Before every shipment, a technician follows the same checklist, point by point. If a single blocking point fails, the phone is not sold: it is repaired and checked again, or set aside.
Example inspection report
ExampleFictitious example showing the layout: the device, the reference and the results do not belong to any real phone.
- Device
- iPhone 13 · 128 GB
- Reference
- EXEMPLE-0001
- Cosmetic condition
- Excellent
- Battery health
- 89 %
- Result
- Approved: ready to ship
Identity and locks
- ★ Model, storage and colour match the order✓ Pass
- ★ IMEI or serial number recorded✓ Pass
- ★ iCloud or Google account removed, no company lock (MDM)✓ Pass
- ★ Phone not reported lost or stolen✓ Pass
- ★ SIM card and eSIM recognised✓ Pass
Screen and buttons
- ★ Screen: display, colours and pixels✓ Pass
- ★ Touch response across the whole screen✓ Pass
- Brightness control✓ Pass
- ★ Buttons✓ Pass
- Sensors (proximity, orientation)✓ Pass
Camera and sound
- ★ Front and rear cameras, focus✓ Pass
- Flash✓ Pass
- ★ Microphones✓ Pass
- ★ Speakers✓ Pass
- ★ Earpiece for calls✓ Pass
Connectivity
- ★ Mobile network and calls✓ Pass
- ★ Wi-Fi✓ Pass
- ★ Bluetooth✓ Pass
- GPS✓ Pass
- NFC (contactless payment)✓ Pass
Battery and charging
- ★ Battery health recorded✓ Pass
- ★ Cable charging✓ Pass
- Wireless charging (depending on model)✓ Pass
Security
- ★ Face ID, Touch ID or fingerprint✓ Pass
Preparation
- Cosmetic condition compared with the stated grade✓ Pass
- ★ Full factory reset✓ Pass
- Cleaning✓ Pass
- Free charging cable in the parcel✓ Pass
★ Blocking point: if it fails, the phone is not sold.
The IMEI is recorded and checked, but never shown in full on a customer document.
Battery health
During the check we record the battery health (its remaining capacity compared with a new battery). It is guaranteed at 80% minimum. When the phone is already in our workshop and we have measured it, the exact value is shown on the product page, for example “Measured battery: 87%”.
Conditions in pictures
DR Phone illustrations to compare the conditions: they do not show a specific model and do not replace the written description of the condition, which prevails.
Condition grades →