If your smart phone got broken you do not have to throw it because there is important data saved. Someone can extract your data and steal your identity.
There are some environmentally friendly ways to recycle your cell phone. If it still can receive calls you can donate it to a charity
Always make sure that your broken smartphone does not damage the environment.
Here are some important reasons you have to recycle or donate to a charity your CellPhone:
* Cellphones are made of some toxic metals - lead, nickel, cadmium inside.
In many countries it is illegal to throw your smart phone in trash!
* If you recycle your cell phone, it can be used by charies and they may further give it to people in need.
* If your smartphone is imposible to repair - the professional recyclers can get out many useful material: platinium, silver, plastic, copper and then safely dump the unused portion.
This method is extremely environmentally friendly, so everyone has to recycle their cellphone instead of throwing them in trash.
Most recycling companies will delete all data from cell phone before they repair, recycle or donate it.
Before giving your phone to them, you should take all measures to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft.
The smartfhones /iPhone, Blueberry, etc./ usually contain gigabytes of personal data like photos, accounts, documents, emails
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