The amount you'll get for a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge depends on the device model details, storage size, cosmetic condition, carrier lock status, and any active security settings on the phone. ecoATM pays instant cash at the kiosk and uses real-time market data, and their pricing often beats carrier trade-in values. Because offers vary by condition and market, the kiosk will run a quick assessment to give you the exact cash amount.

Start by getting an online estimate or locking a price in the ecoATM app, then prepare your phone (back it up and remove accounts). Find a nearby ecoATM kiosk, place the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in the machine so it can run its diagnostic, and the kiosk will present a cash offer. You can accept or decline that offer, and if you accept you'll get paid instantly by cash, PayPal, or Venmo.

Yes — ecoATM accepts Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, and other damage, though cosmetic and functional issues will reduce the offer. If the kiosk cannot make a cash offer for resale, ecoATM will recycle the device responsibly to keep it out of landfills. ecoATM evaluates every device and will give you the best available option based on condition.

Yes — ecoATM buys both locked and unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones, but carrier-locked devices typically receive a lower offer than unlocked ones because lock status affects resale. A carrier lock means the phone is tied to a carrier and may limit resale options, but ecoATM will still make a competitive offer based on the phone's condition and market value. If you can unlock the device before selling, that may increase the amount you receive.

Back up any content you want to keep, sign out of your Google account, and deactivate Factory Reset Protection (so the kiosk can fully process the phone). Remove the SIM and any microSD card, then perform a factory reset to erase personal data before you bring it to an ecoATM kiosk. Also bring a government ID and make sure the device has some charge so the kiosk can power it on for assessment.

You should factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and remove accounts before selling to protect your personal information, and ecoATM recommends those steps as well. ecoATM also uses data-wiping tools and attempts to wipe devices at its processing center before resale or recycling, and devices that power on are wiped using specialized data-erasing technology. Because no process can guarantee absolute removal in every case, ecoATM advises you to erase your data yourself first as the best protection.

ecoATM evaluates every Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and directs devices in good condition to refurbishment and resale so they get a second life. Devices that can't be resold are sent to certified e-waste partners for responsible recycling, which keeps toxic materials out of landfills and reduces environmental harm. Overall, ecoATM's process extends device life where possible and responsibly recycles materials that can't be reused.

What your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is worth as a trade-in depends on the exact unit you bring in. ecoATM checks storage, carrier lock status, screen and battery condition, whether it powers on, and any Samsung or Google account locks and then shows the final cash offer after a short diagnostic. You are free to walk away if the offer is not what you had in mind, or accept it and get paid right there. If the phone is unlocked and ready to reset, the offer process is usually cleaner.