The exact offer for your Samsung Galaxy S9 depends on its model and storage, cosmetic and functional condition, whether it's carrier-locked, and any security settings such as Factory Reset Protection. ecoATM pays instant cash at the kiosk and uses real-time market data, and their pricing often beats carrier trade-in values. The kiosk will run a quick diagnostic and give you a final offer you can accept or decline on the spot.

Start by getting an estimate online or in the ecoATM app and lock in a price if you want, then prepare your phone for sale by backing up data and removing accounts. Next, find a nearby ecoATM kiosk, connect your Samsung Galaxy S9 so the kiosk can run diagnostics, and then accept or decline the cash offer. If you accept, ecoATM pays you instantly in cash or via PayPal or Venmo.

Yes — ecoATM accepts Samsung Galaxy S9 devices with cracked screens, dents, faulty batteries, water damage, and other problems, though visible or functional damage will lower the offer. If the kiosk cannot make a cash offer for resale, ecoATM will recycle the device responsibly so it doesn't end up in a landfill. Either way, ecoATM works to give you the best value based on the device's condition.

Yes — ecoATM accepts carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S9 phones, but carrier-locked devices typically receive a lower offer than unlocked devices because lock status affects resale. A carrier lock means the phone is tied to a wireless carrier and may limit resale value, but ecoATM will still evaluate and make a competitive cash offer. You can decide to accept or decline the offer at the kiosk.

Back up your data, sign out of your Google account and any other accounts, and disable Factory Reset Protection before you erase the phone. Remove your SIM and any microSD card, charge the device, and perform a factory reset so personal information is removed before you bring the phone to an ecoATM kiosk. Bringing a charged device and a valid state ID helps the process go smoothly.

You should factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S9 before selling to protect your information, and ecoATM also performs additional data-wiping at its processing facility where technologically possible. ecoATM recommends erasing accounts and data on your own first, and then they apply industry-standard wiping procedures to devices before resale. These steps help protect your personal information while enabling refurbishment or recycling.

Devices in good condition are refurbished and resold, which extends their useful life and keeps electronics out of landfills. Devices that can't be resold are sent to certified e-waste partners for responsible recycling, and ecoATM reports that a large portion of collected electronics are given a second life while the rest are recycled. That approach helps keep toxic materials out of landfills and supports environmentally responsible reuse and recycling.

What your Samsung Galaxy S9 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.