The amount you’ll receive for a Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus depends on the phone’s condition, storage capacity, carrier lock status, and any security settings that prevent a full diagnostic. ecoATM evaluates those factors at the kiosk and pays instant cash on the spot, and their pricing is backed by market data and often beats carrier trade-in values. Keep in mind that cosmetic damage or disabled security features will lower the offer you receive.

First get an estimate or lock in a price online or in the app, then prepare your device by removing accounts and backing up data. Next find your nearest ecoATM kiosk, place the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus in the machine so it can run diagnostics, and review the instant offer; you can accept the cash, PayPal, or Venmo payment or decline and keep your phone. ecoATM’s kiosk will evaluate your device and complete the transaction on the spot if you accept.

Yes — ecoATM accepts Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, phones that won’t power on, and other damage, though condition affects the payout. If the kiosk or processing center determines there is no cash offer to be made, ecoATM will recycle the device responsibly so it doesn’t end up in a landfill. Expect a reduced offer for devices that don’t power on or that show heavy cosmetic or water damage.

Yes — ecoATM buys both locked and unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, but carrier-locked devices typically receive a lower offer because lock status affects resale. Carrier lock means the phone is restricted to a specific network until the carrier removes the lock; even so, ecoATM will still make a competitive instant cash offer based on the phone’s resale potential. If you can unlock the phone before selling, you may increase the amount you receive.

Back up any important data, sign out of your Google account, deactivate Factory Reset Protection or Find My Device protections, remove the SIM card, and then perform a factory reset. ecoATM recommends charging the device before you go because phones that power on generally earn more. Bring a valid state ID if you plan to complete the sale at the kiosk.

You should factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus before visiting an ecoATM kiosk to protect your personal information, and ecoATM also uses data-wiping tools at its processing facility where technologically possible. ecoATM recommends erasing your data yourself so you know it’s removed, and the company performs additional wiping procedures before devices are refurbished or resold. These steps help reduce the chance that personal data remains on the device.

Devices that are in good condition are refurbished and resold, extending their useful life, while phones that can’t be resold are sent to certified e-waste recycling partners for responsible recycling. ecoATM reports that a large share of collected devices find a second life and the remainder are recycled, and the company works with R2-certified partners to keep toxic materials out of landfills. Selling your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus to ecoATM helps recover usable parts and reduce e-waste.

ecoATM calculates the trade-in value for your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 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.