The value of a Google Pixel 3 depends on its condition, storage capacity, carrier lock status, and security settings (for example Factory Reset Protection or Find My Device). ecoATM assesses all of those factors and pays instant cash at the kiosk after diagnostics. Our pricing is backed by real-time market data and often beats carrier trade-in values, though final offers vary by device and condition.

Start by getting an online price estimate or locking in an offer in the ecoATM app, then prepare your phone by removing accounts and backing up your data. Find a nearby ecoATM kiosk, connect your device for the on-screen diagnostic, and wait for the machine to make an offer. You can accept or decline the offer at the kiosk; if you accept, ecoATM pays you instantly by cash, PayPal, or Venmo.

Yes — ecoATM accepts Google Pixel 3 devices with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, water damage, or that won't power on, though condition will reduce the offer. If a device cannot be given a cash offer for resale, ecoATM will responsibly recycle it so it doesn't end up in a landfill. Either way, ecoATM aims to recover value or recycle the device responsibly.

Yes — ecoATM buys both carrier-locked and unlocked Google Pixel 3 phones, but carrier-locked devices typically receive a lower offer because lock status affects resale. A carrier-locked phone means it's restricted to a specific network until unlocked by the carrier. ecoATM will still make a competitive offer on locked devices after the kiosk evaluates them.

Back up any important data, sign out of your Google account, and disable Find My Device / Factory Reset Protection before you arrive at the kiosk. Remove your SIM card and any external storage, then perform a factory reset so your personal information is erased. ecoATM also recommends bringing a charged device and a government ID if you complete the sale.

You should factory reset your Google Pixel 3 and remove accounts before selling to ensure your data is erased; ecoATM recommends doing this as the first step. ecoATM also uses data-wiping tools and procedures at its processing facility and evaluates devices with industry-leading data wipe technology before resale. Because no system can guarantee absolute erasure in every case, ecoATM advises sellers to erase their devices themselves first.

Devices that can be refurbished are repaired and resold, extending their useful life and keeping them out of landfills. Devices that can't be resold are recycled through ecoATM's certified e-waste partners, with valuable materials recovered and hazardous components handled responsibly. Selling to ecoATM helps reduce electronic waste by returning working devices to use and recycling the rest.

For the Google Pixel 3, ecoATM bases the trade-in value on how the Android phone tests at the kiosk. Condition matters, so storage, carrier lock status, battery and screen condition, whether it powers on, and whether Factory Reset Protection is disabled can all raise or lower the offer. The nice part is that you can check an estimate first, then let the kiosk run a quick diagnostic before you commit. If the number works for you, ecoATM can pay instantly in cash or through Venmo/PayPal where those options are available.