The exact offer depends on the phone's condition, storage capacity, carrier lock status, and any security settings that limit diagnostics. ecoATM pays instant cash at the kiosk and uses real-time market data to set offers, and its pricing often beats carrier trade-in values.

Start by getting an online quote or locking an offer in the app, then prepare your device and find a nearby ecoATM kiosk. At the kiosk ecoATM will run a quick diagnostic on your device, give you an offer, and you can accept or decline that offer to get paid on the spot.

Yes — ecoATM accepts devices with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, water damage, and other issues, though condition will affect the offer amount. If a device cannot be resold, ecoATM will recycle it responsibly so it doesn't end up in a landfill.

Yes — ecoATM buys both carrier-locked and unlocked phones, but carrier-locked devices typically receive a lower offer because lock status affects resale options. ecoATM will still make a competitive cash offer for locked devices after assessing them.

Back up your data, sign out of your Google account, and deactivate Factory Reset Protection before you go to the kiosk. Remove your SIM card, charge the device, and perform a factory reset (ecoATM also recommends these steps and will ask for ID at the kiosk).

You should factory reset your phone before selling to protect your information, and ecoATM also wipes devices that power on using specialized data-erasing tools. ecoATM follows industry-level procedures to erase personal data before a device is refurbished or recycled.

Devices that are in good condition are refurbished and resold to extend their useful life, while devices that can't be resold are recycled through ecoATM's certified e-waste partners. That process helps keep toxic materials out of landfills and returns usable components to the supply chain.

ecoATM calculates the trade-in value for your Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 after checking the things that affect resale value. That includes storage, carrier lock status, screen and battery condition, whether it powers on, and any Samsung or Google account locks, along with the results of the kiosk diagnostic. An online estimate can help you decide whether it is worth the trip, but the final offer is made in person. Before you go, back it up, remove your Samsung and Google accounts, and charge it before visiting the kiosk so there are fewer surprises at the kiosk.