The exact amount you can get for a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 depends on the device model, storage size, cosmetic condition, carrier lock status, and whether security features like Factory Reset Protection are active. ecoATM calculates offers using real-time market data and pays instant cash at the kiosk, and its pricing often beats carrier trade-in values. To get a specific estimate, lock in a price online or in the app before visiting a kiosk.

Start by getting an online quote or locking in an offer in the ecoATM app, then prepare your phone by protecting your data and charging it. Find a nearby ecoATM kiosk, place the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in the machine so it can run diagnostics and assess condition, and then accept or decline the cash offer shown on-screen. If you accept, ecoATM pays instantly and you walk away with cash or a digital payment like PayPal or Venmo.

Yes — ecoATM accepts devices with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, water damage, or other defects, though visible or functional damage will lower the offer you receive. If a machine cannot make a cash offer because the device has no resale value, ecoATM will responsibly recycle the device so it does not end up in a landfill. ecoATM's kiosks are set up to take phones and tablets in any condition.

Yes — ecoATM buys both carrier-locked and unlocked devices, but carrier-locked phones typically receive a lower offer because lock status affects resale value. Carrier lock means the phone is restricted to a particular wireless provider until the lock is removed; ecoATM will still evaluate and make a competitive cash offer for the device. If you prefer a higher resale value, unlocking the phone before selling can help, but it's not required to get an offer from ecoATM.

Back up any important data, sign out of your Google account, and disable Factory Reset Protection (FRP) before you sell to ensure the device can be fully reset and resold. Remove your SIM card, charge the phone so it can power on for diagnostics, and then perform a factory reset unless you are using the ecoATM app to lock in your offer. Bringing a valid ID is recommended if you decide to complete the sale at an ecoATM kiosk.

You should factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 before you sell to remove personal accounts and data, and ecoATM also runs additional data-wiping procedures on every device it processes. ecoATM works with certified partners and follows industry-standard wiping and recycling practices, so devices that are resold or recycled have personal data removed. Taking the preparatory steps protects your information, and ecoATM's processes add another layer of data safety.

Devices in good enough condition are refurbished and resold, giving them a second life and extending the device's usable lifespan. Devices that can't be resold are recycled through ecoATM's certified e-waste partners, and ecoATM reports that a large share of collected electronics are reused while the rest are responsibly recycled to keep toxic materials out of landfills. Selling your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to ecoATM helps reduce e-waste and supports device reuse when possible.

The value of your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 depends on its real condition and setup at the time you trade it in. ecoATM reviews storage, carrier lock status, screen and battery condition, whether it powers on, and any Samsung or Google account locks, so a working, unlocked, cleanly reset device can price differently than one with damage or locks still active. You can use the online estimate as a guide, then finish at the kiosk to confirm the offer. Once you approve it, ecoATM pays right away in cash or by Venmo/PayPal where available.