Any tests I should run on a used 735 before I buy

[snoxu]

Hello,

I'm considering getting a used 735. Are there any issues I should look out for or any tests I should run before I seal the deal.

Thanks

 

[Harrie-S]

If you want to test it before you buy it you have to power it up. So I do not think the shop allows that. So be sure that you can bring it back to the shop if you find a "defect" at home.

And check here on the forums for some know "defects" so you can check if your device has them.

And if you doing the checking at home you have much more time to check them than in a shop.

 

[snoxu]

I will meet the person who who is selling it.

So I'll make sure to power it up and run whatever tests deemed necessary.

 

[Harrie-S]

Okay but probably you would would have though of them yourself. Look for physical damage, check if you can connect it to internet, check if it will work with your SIM, get the receipt from the previous owner, if it is up an running check the app Help+tips there you can check the warranty status of the phone, check on a grey image if you see a residual print (burn in).

 

[snoxu]

Will make sure to check for those.

Can you explain what kind of warranty information is Help+tips supposed to give.

Thanks for the tips.

 

[snoxu]

I should add the current owner does not have a receipt and claims to have won the 735 in a contest and to have barely used it.

It sounds a bit sketchy and I'm a bit concerned about possibly not getting any warranty.

 

[anon9169769]

Could be a defect model. Ask to see the winning email he got. Or ask of you can pick it up from he's house that way you know where he lives

 

[realwarder]

You can check warranty online somewhere. Or was it in the Nokia recovery app. if you know it is under warranty that might help.

But providing it switches on. Browses the web and makes a call and takes a photo, those are key things to check.

 

[Harrie-S]

Will make sure to check for those.

Can you explain what kind of warranty information is Help+tips supposed to give.

Thanks for lhe tips.

Nokia/Microsoft gives in some counties up to 2 years warranty. Here you can check if your phone is still in this periode.
Furthermore in which county the warranty is valid. If you alread have a Lumia check it for your phone than it will be more clear.

 

[EBUK]

Make sure all the sensors are working, including GPS. Also check Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, tap to wake up, volume rocker switched and power button.