The amount you’ll get for a Samsung Galaxy S8 depends on its condition, storage size, carrier lock status, and any security settings left enabled. ecoATM uses real-time market data to set offers and often pays instant cash that can beat carrier trade-in values. Bring your device to a kiosk or get an estimate online to see the exact offer for your phone.

First get a price estimate on the ecoATM website or app, then prepare your phone by backing up and signing out of accounts. Next find a nearby kiosk, connect the device so the kiosk can run diagnostics, and then accept or decline the on-screen offer. If you accept, ecoATM pays instantly by cash, PayPal, or Venmo.

Yes — ecoATM accepts Samsung Galaxy S8 phones with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, or other damage, though condition will affect the offer you receive. ecoATM will make an offer when possible, and if the kiosk cannot make a cash offer your device will be recycled responsibly. Selling a damaged device at ecoATM still helps you get value out of old equipment instead of throwing it away.

You can sell a carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S8 to ecoATM, but carrier-locked phones typically receive a lower offer than unlocked devices because lock status affects resale. A carrier lock means the phone is restricted to a specific mobile provider until it is unlocked by that carrier. ecoATM will still inspect the phone and make a competitive cash offer based on its condition and market value.

Back up any photos and data, sign out of your Google account, and deactivate Find My / Factory Reset Protection before you go to the kiosk. Remove your SIM card, then perform a factory reset to erase personal information before handing it over. Charging the device so it powers on can also help you get a higher offer from the ecoATM kiosk.

You should factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S8 before selling to remove personal accounts and data, and ecoATM also evaluates and wipes devices using industry-standard data-wipe tools and procedures. ecoATM and its partners perform additional data cleaning on every device before refurbishment or resale to help protect your information. Following the prep steps ensures the safest transaction for you and the next user.

Devices that are in good working condition are refurbished and resold to extend their life, while phones that can’t be resold are sent to certified e-waste partners for responsible recycling. ecoATM is R2-certified and works with recycling partners so materials and toxic components are kept out of landfills. Selling your Samsung Galaxy S8 at ecoATM helps recover usable parts and reduces electronic waste.

There is not one universal trade-in value for a Samsung Galaxy S8; two of the same model can get different offers. ecoATM considers storage, carrier lock status, screen and battery condition, whether it powers on, and any Samsung or Google account locks before it makes a final kiosk offer. If the phone is unlocked and ready to reset, the offer process is usually cleaner. Starting online gives you a ballpark estimate, and the on-site diagnostic gives you the number you can accept for instant payment.